You'll develop a broad understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy operates and you'll become confident in the technical languages and practices of the sector, including measurement and disclosure in financial statements; managerial accounting; auditing; taxation; business law and corporate finance.
You'll develop knowledge, critical analysis and interpersonal skills through lectures, seminars, workshops and a variety of assessment modes.
Areas you'll explore include:
- financial accounting
- management accounting
- audit and assurance
- taxation
In the first year, you'll gain a solid grounding in the challenges of managing organisations and information technology, and you'll start to develop the analytical skills that are required by employers.
In Years 2 and 3, you'll take a variety of core modules that prepare you for a professional career and you'll select optional modules so you can gain a broader understanding of the business world.
You'll have the opportunity to spend a year on a professional work placement, supported by a dedicated placement officer. You can also take the Employability Skills module in Year 2 to help develop your skills in seeking and obtaining a work placement or internship.