Accounting and Finance

The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance at the University of Kent is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with a solid foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and business management. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, enabling students to understand complex financial systems, analyze financial data, and make informed business decisions. Throughout the program, students will explore key areas such as financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and taxation, all taught by experienced academics and industry professionals. The curriculum is structured to develop critical thinking, analytical abilities, and ethical considerations essential for a successful career in accounting and finance sectors. Students will have opportunities to engage with real-world financial challenges through case studies, group projects, and placements, fostering a practical understanding of the discipline. The program also emphasizes the importance of technology in finance, including the use of accounting software and data analysis tools, preparing graduates for the evolving landscape of financial services. With strong links to industry, the University of Kent offers networking events, guest lectures, and career support services to help students build professional connections and secure employment after graduation. The course is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in accountancy, banking, financial management, or related fields. Graduates will possess a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and ethical judgement, making them highly attractive to employers in the competitive financial sector. Overall, the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance provides a rigorous, engaging, and practical education, positioning students to thrive in diverse financial roles worldwide.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Total Kent credits: 360

Total Kent credits: 360

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• Financial Accounting I
• Economics
• Quantitative Models and Methods for Accounting & Finance
• Business Law

Stage 2/3

Possible modules may include:

• Financial Accounting II
• Management Accounting I
• Principles of Finance
• Strategic Management
• Management Accounting II
• Social Responsibility Accounting
• Auditing
• Business Finance
• Futures and Options Markets
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Taxation

In a typical week you spend eight hours in lectures and four hours in seminars. Some modules have a number of workshops or sessions in the micro-computer laboratories. You will also spend considerable periods of time on individual study using the resources of the library. Most modules have an end-of-year examination which counts for 80% of the final module mark; the other 20% is based on your coursework. Your second and final year marks combine to determine your final degree class (together with your marks from your year abroad or year in industry, if applicable).

Programme aims

The programme aims to:

• develop an understanding of some of the contexts in which accounting operates
• introduce aspects of the conceptual underpinning to accounting
• provide knowledge, understanding and skills, predominantly from a UK perspective, relevant to a career in accounting or a related area and professional training in accounting
• offer the opportunity for students to obtain a range of exemptions at the initial stages of professional examinations
• develop cognitive abilities and intellectual and transferable skills
• examine aspects of the roles and functioning of accounting from a range of social scientific perspectives.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

You gain knowledge and understanding of:

• some of the contexts in which accounting operates
• aspects of the conceptual underpinning to accounting
• the main current technical language and practices of accounting in the UK
• some of the alternative technical languages and practices of accounting.

Intellectual skills

You gain the following intellectual abilities:

• critically evaluate arguments and evidence
• analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and unstructured problems
• numeracy skills.

Subject-specific skills

You gain subject-specific skills in the following:

• record and summarise economic events
• prepare financial statements
• analyse the operations of business
• undertake financial analysis and prepare financial projections.

Transferable skills

You gain transferable skills in the following:

• locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources
• undertake independent and self-managed learning
• use communications and information technology in acquiring, analysing and communicating information
• communicate effectively
• work in groups and apply other inter-personal skills.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 75(Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test : 85

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification, Typical offer/minimum requirement

A level

• ABB

GCSE

• Mathematics grade B

Access to HE Diploma

• The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

• The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

International Baccalaureate

• 34 points overall or 16 at HL, including Mathematics 4 at HL or SL Mathematics (Mathematics Studies 5 at SL)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 entry support package has not been finalised. However, our 2014 financial support package included a £6,500 cash bursary. Find out more on our funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.

Accreditation

Our programme is fully accredited by all the professional accountancy bodies