BSc (Hons) en Contabilidad con Finanzas

The BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of accounting and finance, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a professional career in accounting. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective accounting professionals in today’s changing business environment.

The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increase their employability skills for the future. Year 1 provides you with a good understanding of the foundations of accounting and finance alongside the fundamentals of business. Years 2 and 3 give you in-depth knowledge of how companies use accounting and finance to make decisions and report performance under conditions of uncertainty and risk.

The program provides the intellectual underpinnings required for a professional career in a rapidly changing work environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development, and significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands through work experience opportunities. This degree is ideal for those interested in a future professional career in accounting, finance, audit, and taxation. It offers an excellent grounding in accounting and acts as a foundation for further study in accounting or finance at the postgraduate or professional level.

BSc Accounting with Finance

Want a degree designed to boost your professional career in accounting?

Promoting independent learning and built around increasing your employability skills, this course begins with the foundation of accounting and finance alongside business fundamentals, going on to deliver in-depth knowledge of how companies use accounting and finance to make decisions and report performance under conditions of uncertainty and risk.

This full-time course is delivered in an interactive way with a real-world focus; face-to-face learning is supported by online resources, including the Financial Times, case studies, simulations, learning videos, reading materials, online testing, and feedback.

This degree is ideal for those interested in a future professional career in accounting, finance, audit, and taxation, and acts as a foundation for further study in accounting or finance at the postgraduate or professional level.

Course Requirements

Year 1 Entry:

BBC at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.

Non-standard information

Non-standard entry route B:

Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa to study with the University:

Applicants who do not possess BBC at A Level or equivalent will instead be invited to a formal interview along with three years of appropriate work experience evidenced in a full CV along with two work references. Applicants must still display the appropriate level of competence in both English Language and Mathematics.

International Entry:

Year 1 Entry:

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance

This degree is designed for those with an interest in accounting and finance.

During the first year, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of accounting and finance. Years two and three will explore how organizations use accounting and finance practices to make sensible predictions and sound business decisions in an ever-changing business landscape.

As part of the curriculum, in addition to your accounting and finance knowledge, you’ll also develop the skills demanded by today’s business employer including critical analysis, leadership, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

Recognized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), successful completion of this undergraduate degree will exempt you from nine ACCA papers, accelerating your career ambitions.

Alternatively, you’ll also be well placed to continue your studies within the field of finance and accounting by undertaking courses such as:

• MSc Corporate Financial Management
• MSc Financial Risk Management
• MSc Financial Compliance and Governance

Course Structure

Year 1: 31 study weeks

• Essentials of Management
• Academic and Employability Skills
• Managing and Leading People
• Financial Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Finance

Year 2: 30 study weeks

• Ethics and Regulations in Finance and Accounting
• Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
• Economics for Business
• Introduction to Taxation
• Business Law 1
• Management Accounting for Business

Placement Year Optional

• Students have the option to undertake a paid Placement Year with a business employer.

Year 4: 30 study weeks

• Global Leadership and Change Management
• International Strategic Management
• Financial Reporting
• Advanced Taxation
• Audit
• Advanced Financial Reporting

Course Information

Assessment

Assessments may consist of individual in-class tests, individual reports, in-class group presentations, group projects, and exams.

Structure

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

How to Apply

Applications for all our undergraduate Business courses are now open.

Fees

2023/24

UK - £9,250 per annum INT - £16,700 per annum (London), £15,900 per annum (non-London)

2024/25

UK - £9,250 per annum INT - £17,550 per annum (London), £16,700 per annum (non-London)

Overview:

The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education. In fact, we've trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else.

And with such close links between law and business, it makes sense that a specialist in legal education is well equipped to develop an excellent business school, The University of Law Business School.

With a firm focus on practical learning, our Business School aims to make students employable and ready to succeed in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating the right learning environment for you to achieve your business aspirations. That’s why we’ve adapted techniques used on our legal courses with the aim of developing an engaging specialist learning experience that will prepare you for a career in the world of business.

The University of Law was awarded a silver rating in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) in June 2019. We were found to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our undergraduate students and consistently exceed rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.

Locations:

Our Business School operates at The University of Law campuses in London Bloomsbury, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham for undergraduate courses. Postgraduate courses are taught at our London Moorgate campus or in Berlin through our partnership with GISMA Business School. Each is a thriving commercial hub, ideally situated to give you great access to music venues, theatres, cinemas, bars and restaurants. Some of our postgraduate courses are also available 100% online.

Course Design:

With a firm focus on practical learning, our Business School aims to make students employable and ready to succeed in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating the right learning environment for you to achieve your business aspirations. That’s why we’ve adapted techniques used on our legal courses with the aim of developing an engaging specialist learning experience that will prepare you for a career in the world of business. All of our Business School tutors have real-world business experience.

Free Masters Offer (for undergraduate only)

The University of Law Business School is committed to supporting you every step of the way to your career destination. We strive to ensure that you’re fully equipped in terms of qualifications, skills and industry contacts to step straight into your chosen career. We’re therefore delighted to offer all students starting an undergraduate degree at the Business School with us in September 2019 or 2020 the opportunity to progress on to a business Masters course on successful completion of their undergraduate degree at no extra cost.

Careers and Employability:

Employability is at the heart of everything we do at the Business School. Our employability team will provide you with one-to-one advice on how to successfully engage with business contacts from major UK recruiters such as IBM, Lloyds of London and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), who you will meet through events, workshops and visits to organisations, enabling you to see first-hand how business operates in the real world. We also run entrepreneurship events involving guest speakers and innovation experts to support our students in starting their own businesses and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. The support you’ll receive, led and informed by employer practice, will maximise your ability to submit successful job applications, secure internships and hone your interview skills in our mock test centre.

International Leadership Summer School (for undergraduate students):

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your ambitions, we are offering our 2019 undergraduate students the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin, where you can develop key soft skills and explore this exciting city with your fellow ULaw students.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI):

As some courses at the Business School are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), students on these particular courses can gain automatic free membership for the duration of their course and for one year after completion.

Benefits include access to ManagementDirect; the UK’s largest management library along with access to the online resource portal including e-journals, company and industry reports as well as advice from over 300 hiring managers through The Career Development Centre.

You’ll get access to current job listings via the JobSearch database and a wealth of videos, tutorials and articles to develop your career and business skills. The online CMI mentoring community comprises over 120,000 members where you can be matched according to the skills, experience and industry of interest as well as finding out about CMI networking events that you can take part in.

On successful completion of one of our CMI accredited courses, you’ll also receive a qualification from the CMI in addition to your degree.

Supportive Environment:

We aim to support more students from across a variety of backgrounds than ever before to achieve their career ambitions, which is why we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries.

All students are given the opportunity to take full advantage of our facilities and services. The Disability Support Service is dedicated to managing any requirements you may have during your studies, including temporary assistance due to injury or illness.

Sports Facilities:

There are plenty of opportunities to get up and get fit at all of our campuses, if you want to exercise your body as well as your mind. Popular activities include Zumba, football, netball, rugby and tennis.

Clubs and Societies:

With a range of societies, sports teams and social events available at each of our campuses, you’re bound to find plenty to keep you busy and having fun between lectures. And at the beginning of your course, you can join a society, club or event of your choice, or create one of your own through the Student Association.

Courses:

The University of Law Business School offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the UK. Some of our postgraduate courses are also available 100% online.

As the Business School is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), students gain automatic free membership for the duration of their course and for one year after completion.

Many of our courses have been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK’s only chartered professional body offering the highly coveted Chartered Manager (CMgr) status. On successful completion of one of our courses, you’ll also receive a qualification from the CMI in addition to your degree.

Online Business Courses:

We provide world-class online learning for our postgraduate courses:

• Study methods for all learning types: There is a study method to suit your style, with e-books, i-Tutorials, webinars, case studies, flashcards, audio files, motion graphics, real-time student chat rooms, online assessments, and more.
• Dedicated Tutor Support: You will receive ongoing support and feedback on your work from a dedicated programme tutor through the duration of your course.

Entry Requirements and Fees:

Entry requirements and fees vary by course - for more information on entry requirements, fees, funding options and, Scholarships and Bursaries, visit The University of Law website.

International Students:

You would be joining students from over 120 different nationalities, who contribute to a thriving international community throughout all ULaw campuses.

We have a Student Support Services team that are here to provide welfare related advice and guidance.

Information about Visa requirements can be found on The University of Law website.

Accommodation:

For our undergraduate students, we’ve arranged accommodation with specialist UK student accommodation providers, to ensure you have a comfortable place to live whilst you’re studying with us. Accommodation is usually in shared flats, or in some cases self-contained studios.

For undergraduate students, we guarantee you an offer of accommodation in the first year of your degree, if you’ve accepted us as your firm choice and applied for accommodation by 30 March in the year of entry* (*T&Cs apply, details on The University of Law website, Undergraduate Accommodation page).

For postgraduate students, if you choose a campus away from home, our accommodation database can help you find a place to live, with the option to find privately rented property or shared accommodation with other ULaw students.

Open Days and Events:

Our Open Days are a great way to find out about our Business courses, check out our facilities, and meet our tutors and current students. There’ll be talks, taster sessions and tours, and you will have the chance to ask your questions. We’ll make your day as interesting and interactive as possible.

If you can’t make it to one of our on-campus Open Days, then from time to time, we’re also offering Online Open Days for our courses – so you still have the opportunity to find out what it’s like to study at The University of Law Business School, and ask your questions online.

For International Students, you may wish to find out more about studying with us, by visiting us at an overseas event.

The University of Law Business School locations:

Courses available vary by location. Further details about our locations are on The University of Law website, Locations page.