Accounting and Finance

Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

• Stage 1
  • Financial Accounting (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC1001

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop skills in financial accounting. The subject covers terminology, concepts, principles, procedures and techniques of accounting. It provides an essential introduction to the preparation and presentation of financial statements and their relevance to stakeholders and other users.
  • Cost and Management Accounting (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC1002

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to provide the opportunity for an introductory consideration of accounting as an internal Management Information System (MIS). It considers the importance of the provision of accounting information and its role in control, planning and decision making. This is a core element of accounting, in general, and provides a contrast to the traditional accounting role of financial reporting.
  • The Accountant in Business (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC1009

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce the role of the accountant within a commercial environment applying relevant professional standards. In particular the module emphasises the role of the accountant in contributing to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation.
  • Financial Skills and Numeracy (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC1012

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop decision making skills which rely on the proper collection, effective presentation and correct analysis and interpretation of numerical data. It introduces the basic concepts of business mathematics and statistical methods and lays the foundation of quantitative techniques.
  • The Economic Environment (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECN1006

    Status: Compulsory
    This module will enable students to understand the operation of markets and the economy and apply economic principles to material in their other courses. It considers both microeconomics - the analysis of choices made by individual decision-making units and macroeconomics - the analysis of the economy as a whole.
  • Business and Company Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1015

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enable students to acquire a sound understanding of certain fundamental aspects of Business and Company Law. This will include the basic principles of contract law which underpins agency, employment and company law contracts. Students will understand how the legal rules operate to maintain harmonious relationships between a range of business and companies. .

Applying to the University of Northampton – Your Options

Depending on what and how you would like to study at university, there are different ways to apply.

Local Representative

If you are a resident of China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Vietnam, you MUST apply via the Regional Office, or one of our recognised representatives in your country. Residents of Bangladesh must apply via the Pakistan Regional Office and residents of Sri Lanka must apply via the North India Regional Office. Any direct applications received from residents of the countries listed will be forwarded by our Admissions Team to the relevant Regional Office, causing unnecessary delay to the processing of your application.

For residents of other countries, our recognised representatives are also our preferred method of application and you should take advantage of their services whenever possible. They can provide application and visa advice, general information about the University and a number of other support services.

UCAS

UCAS may be the standard application process for your school or the UON representative in your country. Information on how to apply can be found on the UCAS website.

Our Online Application Service

You can apply by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button on each course page of the website. If more than one intake or placement option is available, make sure you select the option you want.

Please note that the system does not check your application for completeness or accuracy, which could mean it takes longer to receive a decision than if you receive advice from a local representative.

ERASMUS

ERASMUS applicants follow a separate application process. Application guidance is available on our ERASMUS webpage.

Get in Touch for Application Guidance

For more information about applying to the University of Northampton as an International student, please contact one of our Regional Offices or Recognised Representatives to be sure of the most efficient and rapid assistance. Alternatively you can email the International Office or call us on +44(0)1604 892546 or +44(0)1604 892134. We also have our own internationally focused social media pages. Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.