Accountancy - BSc (Hons)

The Accountancy degree at Birmingham City University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as the skills required to work in a variety of financial roles. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze financial statements, manage taxation and auditing, and understand the legal and regulatory framework that governs accountancy. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a successful career in accounting, finance or related fields.

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Our Accountancy degree is accredited by professional bodies such as ACCA and CIMA, providing students with the opportunity to gain professional qualifications alongside their degree. Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated accounting lab and financial analysis software. Birmingham City University has strong links with the accountancy profession, providing students with opportunities for work experience and networking.

Experience the Best of Both Worlds: City Centre Location and University Excellence

Birmingham City University is located in the second largest city in the UK, providing students with access to a diverse range of businesses and organizations. The university has a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable accountancy graduates, who are in high demand from employers. Our experienced teaching staff have extensive industry experience and are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and research.

The BSc (Honours) Accountancy degree at Birmingham City Business School will equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need to become a professional accountant. The course provides a valuable insight into the worlds of accountancy practice, commerce, and industry, underpinned by principles of good governance and ethical decision-making. Delivery of the course is flexible and includes a blend of lectures, workshops, field trips, and online learning. The modules, which feed into the course, are broad, cover key current topics such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help you to appreciate accountancy from a range of perspectives. Ultimately, decision-making in accountancy, calls for one to exercise judgment and intuition and this course helps you to strengthen that judgment. This will prepare you for a long-term financial career as an accountant, allowing you to progress in many financial and related roles as well as the accounting profession. We create graduates who possess a global outlook, with the conceptual and applied knowledge in the field of accounting that will enable them to make a positive impact on society.

GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment