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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    N410

    Campuses

    Edge Hill University

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 15,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2024

    Accountancy

    About

    Every successful business depends on strong accountancy skills. This accountancy degree covers the principles of current accountancy practice and deepens your commercial awareness. You'll gain practical, real-world experience that develops your knowledge of businesses operations and boosts your employability.

    Our accountancy degree is accredited by the main accountancy professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

    Immerse yourself in the theories and concepts of accounting and enhance your IT skills. You'll learn about essential accounting software and obtain your International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) and Sage certificates.

    When you complete your degree, you'll have combined theory and practical exercises to understand finance in today's business world. Guest speakers from the accounting professional bodies will also provide guidance for employment.

    Take your first step on the pathway to becoming a qualified accountant, gaining exemptions from the main accountancy professional bodies. Our accountancy degree offers the opportunity to flex your financial knowledge and help businesses get the best from their balance sheet.

    What you'll study

    • Year 1
    • Year 2
    • Year 3

    We'll go through the essentials to set the scene for the rest of your time at Edge Hill. Study financial statement preparation, management information and the theories behind them. You'll also analyse economics for accountants, mathematics and statistics to see the wider context of finances. Finally, you'll apply IT skills to financial management situations and develop your skills as an accountant.

    Disciplines

    Business School

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Saudi Arabia

    Specific entry requirements may differ for each programme, but the information detailed below provides general requirements and some guidance. More information on specific courses can be found in the course catalogue. Each application is assessed on its own merit.

    English Language requirements for individual courses may vary but the minimum requirements can be found here.

    International Foundation Programme

    Students whose qualifications do not meet our general entrance or course requirements may need to take an International Foundation Programme to qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

    Applicants should have completed the Thawjihiyah (Saudi High School)

    Grade 80%+

    Undergraduate Programmes

    Applicants should have completed an appropriate pre-university programme required
    OR
    Successfully completed the first year in recognised Saudi Arabian University

    GPA of 3.5 or 5.0 depending on course

    International Baccalaureate

    We are happy to accept students who have completed the IB qualification. We will use UCAS Tariff scores to assess a student’s suitability. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. For clarity of entry requirements for the course you’re interested in, please contact the International Office.

    Career

    Your future career

    Our accountancy degree provides insight into business, focusing on the financial implications and aspects. Because of this, some graduates choose to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and start their own business.

    There's also the potential to follow a range of career paths in finance-related roles within commerce, accounting practice or public sector business. Previous graduates have found their place in organisations such as Deloitte, Ernst and Young, PwC and KPMG.

    Edge Hill graduates have used their expertise in the following areas:

    • Financial statement external auditor
    • Internal auditor
    • Taxation specialist
    • Insolvency practitioner
    • Business/management consultancy
    • Forensic accountants
    • Transaction services (business mergers and acquisitions)
    • Cyber security
    • Financial accountants
    • Management accountants
    • Treasury department
    • Tax accountants
    • HMRC tax specialist

    This degree is closely aligned with the requirements of the main accountancy bodies in England and Wales as follows:

    • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – nine ACCA papers;
    • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – four CIMA papers, three exemptions from operational level;
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – seven ICAEW papers;
    • The Association of International Accountants – ten AIA papers;
    • The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy – seven CIPFA papers;
    • Certified Public Accountants Association UK – Associate CPAA membership;
    • The Association of Accounting Technicians – full AAT membership.

    The programme allows successful students to apply for exemptions from the professional examinations of these bodies to gain accountant status as quickly as possible.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 15,500  / year

    How to Apply

    There are three ways you can apply:

    1. Via UCAS:

    You can apply for full-time undergraduate degree programmes through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)

    Edge Hill’s institution code is EHU E42, and you should ensure that this is entered clearly on your application form, together with the code for the course you wish to apply for. The course codes are listed on the course pages of this website.

    2. Via one of our agents or partners:

    Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included al the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.

    To find your nearest representative, please visit the “Find your country” (add link) page.

    3. Apply direct:

    If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.

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