Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)
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    Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth
    University of Portsmouth
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Portsmouth
    University Rank:#643
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,729 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)

    About

    This two-year top-up degree course allows you to build on your previous higher education studies to gain a full BA (Hons) degree in Accountancy and Financial Management. You must have 120 first-year higher education credits in accountancy to apply for this course.

    This degree focuses on modern accountancy skills. You'll learn to understand, visualise and present financial data to inform and persuade businesses to make the right financial decisions. You'll work in small groups that replicate the workplace, with a focus on teamwork, real world case studies and developing strategy from financial data.

    You'll be able to tailor your learning to your area of specialist interest, choosing your modules to focus on:

    • professional modules: take the fastest route to becoming an ACCA chartered accountant
    • finance modules: your best preparation route for working in banking or investment management
    • analytics modules: combine accounting with data analysis, including data cleaning, visualisation and modelling

    The course is accredited by two key accounting bodies (ACCA and CIMA), so whichever route you take, you'll have exemptions from professional exams.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    BA (Hons) Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) degree entry requirements

    Qualifications or experience

    • Relevant HE study leading to a Level 4 qualification, for example an appropriate HNC, or 120 credits from year 1 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - find full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications.

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    We look at more than just your grades

    While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

    Explore more about how we make your offer

    Ideal skills and qualities for this course

    As well as meeting the entry requirements for this degree and being comfortable working with numbers, we're looking for people who are team players and who embrace a challenge.

    Having a curious mind is important, because employers value graduates who can adapt to new situations and find solutions to complex problems.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Accountants are needed in good times and bad and they're needed in every type of business. This means that you can apply your skills in any sector you're passionate about, from sports and entertainment, to manufacturing, charities, or the arts. You'll also be able to work in other parts of the world as your accredited qualification is recognised internationally.

    Our graduates go on to work in accounting practice, the finance departments of large corporations, and the finance sector.

    Previous graduates of our accounting and finance courses have secured jobs at companies such as:

    • Deloitte
    • PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
    • Menzies LLP
    • HWB Accountants
    • EY Global (Ernst & Young)
    • JPP Financial
    • Barclays
    • Lockheed Martin UK
    • Lloyds Register
    • J P Morgan
    • Grant Thornton
    • Royal Bank of Scotland

    Graduates of our accounting and finance courses have secured jobs as:

    • accountant
    • auditor
    • finance analyst
    • financial consultant
    • investment broker
    • control analyst
    • financial reporting analyst
    • tax analyst

    (Data taken from HESA Graduate Outcome surveys)

    Mentoring programme - Pathways into accounting

    Take part in virtual meetings with alumni mentors who are working in industry.

    Hear about their journeys, successes and challenges as you prepare for the transition from student to working professional.

    Explore the programme

    Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

    Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

    Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.

    If you decide at the end of your studies that you don't want to qualify as an accountant, there are many other options open to you. The data analysis skills and problem-solving skills you'll develop on this course will open many other doors.

    You could also choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level, or set up your own business with help and support from the University.

    Ways to enrich your study

    Entrepreneurs in Residence Programme (EiR)

    We have over 20 experienced business entrepreneurs on our free EiR programme who can help you develop your business idea.

    "I have a business idea, but I was not too sure about it. After this meeting, I felt so encouraged and positive about it! I felt so motivated to pursue my business venture. He gave me real life advice and helped me how to approach my ideas."

    Rabab El Habchi Mahir meeting EiR Mark Smith

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,729 / year(s)

    Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) BA (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth

    University of Portsmouth

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Portsmouth

    Go to Official Website