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ACCOUNTING , ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
BA ( Hons ) Accounting with Finance
What ’ s this course about ?
Develop modern accountancy skills on this accredited course , learning to inform and persuade using real financial data . You ’ ll tailor your learning to your interests and be taught by accountants with experience at companies such as KPMG , Deloitte and HSBC . Learn to use the industry-standard Bloomberg trading platform alongside software and databases such as Oracle , SAP , Sage and S & P Capital IQ . Apply your learning by helping local charities with their finances .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 11 for more details .
Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )
UCAS code : N4N3
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ( ACCA ) – Exemption from specific professional examinations
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ( ICAEW ) – Exemption from specific professional examinations
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy ( CIPFA ) – Exemption from specific professional examinations
BSc ( Econ ) ( Hons ) Economics , Finance and Banking
What ’ s this course about ?
This course explores how finance systems work – from monetary policy and financial regulation , to portfolio management and the psychology of investment . Using real , topical data from organisations such as HSBC , Barclays , the Bank of England and the UK Government ’ s annual budget , you ’ ll learn core economic theory . Crucially , you ’ ll also find out how to put theory into practice . In our Bloomberg Suite , you ’ ll learn to use the industry-standard trading platform . And an optional paid
placement gives you experience and contacts in a field like banking , finance or risk management .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
BA ( Hons ) Economics and Management
Accreditation
UCAS code : LN13
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
UCAS code : L1N1
ACCOUNTING , ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
BSc ( Econ ) ( Hons ) Economics
What ’ s this course about ?
Learn the core economic theory needed to be an economist using real , topical data from organisations such as HSBC , Barclays , the Bank of England and the UK Government ’ s annual budget . Learn how to analyse and interpret numerical data to communicate challenging financial , ethical and social issues . Use the same software ( EViews and STATA ) and financial databases ( Bloomberg and S & P Global IQ ) as professional
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
economists . And apply your knowledge on an optional paid placement at places like the Office for National Statistics , Amazon , or the Department for Energy and Climate Change .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland ( ICAS ) – Exemption from specific professional examinations
Requirements
120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , to include Mathematics .
Accreditation
UCAS code : L100
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )
What ’ s this course about ?
Get a solid foundation in both economics and management , understanding how to run a business and make financial decisions that will keep a business profitable . Learn about key economic topics that impact society and drive behaviour , such as the environment , the gender pay gap , productivity and poverty . Personalise your studies to your interests , such as sustainability , global business , financial markets or business development . Graduate with a broad understanding of the core elements of business , including managing people , accounting and data analytics .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 11 for more details .
Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )

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