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

104 – 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 9 for more details .

Accreditation

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

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )

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

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

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 )

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

104 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .

BA ( Hons ) Economics and Management

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

104 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .

BSc ( Hons ) Financial Technology

Accreditation

UCAS code : LN13

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )

Integrated foundation year

This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 9 for more details .

Accreditation

UCAS code : L1N1

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )

UCAS code : N340

ACCOUNTING , ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

14

Access the same data , analytics and software used by over a quarter of a million finance professionals globally . Students monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements , and trade virtually in the Bloomberg Suite .

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA )

What ’ s this course about ?

Financial technology ( fintech ) is a fast-growing field that makes financial services more convenient , affordable and inclusive . On this wide-ranging course you ’ ll explore the innovative use of tech from banking apps to robo-advisors and cryptocurrency exchanges . You ’ ll develop valuable business acumen , plus in-demand skills across finance , programming , cybersecurity , user experience ( UX ) design , blockchain and crypto . This will open the door to all kinds of rewarding career opportunities

in financial institutions , fintech startups , blockchain , AI and cyber . What ’ s more , you can shape the future of dynamic sectors such as regulation and compliance ( regtech ) and insurance ( insurtech ).

Duration

3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies

Requirements

120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , to include 40 points from a relevant subject .

Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB )

15