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Course Overview 

  • Develop a systematic understanding of current issues in accounting to meet the needs of a globalised profession in the 21st century 
  • Apply your advanced knowledge to real business scenarios

  • Set yourself up to flourish in your degree and beyond with our Foundation Year

  • Gain practical skills and key contacts during an optional short-term work placement while still graduating within three years 

  • Receive exemptions from selected professional examinations of the main accounting institutes, depending on the choice of modules studied

Accountants are indispensable to every business; without them, a company would not know whether it was making a profit or a loss. But there’s so much more to modern accountancy than just balancing the books. 

Accountants are also seen as business advisers, providing strategic financial guidance to senior executives. Our Accounting and Finance course provides an excellent path to many varied professional careers in areas such as banking, insurance, financial services, general management and the not-for-profit sector. 

This hugely rewarding and highly useful programme develops your technical knowledge and professional skills and has been designed to give you a systematic understanding of current issues in accounting. 

You learn how to produce accounting information and deploy strategic advice. Learning and teaching takes place in small class sizes to prepare you to work in management teams, and modules focus on applying theory to real business scenarios. 

A Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester. This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3).

A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break; haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required; are wanting more support during the transition to studying at university; or are unsure about which subject you wish to pursue.

In Year 0, you will study a set of modules from across the Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies which are designed to develop your academic and practical skills. This broader focus in your first year introduces you to studying at university level and provides you with a better understanding of Accounting and Finance and related subjects.

You will experience a variety of teaching methods including lectures, discussion-based seminars and independent study. You will also receive support to boost your academic skills to prepare you for the rest of your time at Winchester. Find out more and hear from our Foundation Year students at winchester.ac.uk/foundation

In Year 1 (second year of study), you are introduced to mandatory modules in financial accounting, finance, and management accounting. In addition, you gain a thorough understanding of the business environment and personal income tax computations.  

In Years 2 and 3 (third and fourth year of study), you focus on more specialised study. You develop transferable skills in international financial reporting, business law, ethics and governance, research methods and data analysis in Year 2. You then choose from a range of optional modules in Year 3 that focus on advanced financial accounting, strategic performance management, investments, financial risk management, or disruptive change in accounting and finance 

You are taught by academics with professional experience as accountants, who support your personal development and help kick-start rewarding and fulfilling careers in multiple fields. 

Throughout the course, you develop a range of transferable abilities and professional practice skills highly prized by employers. These include critical evaluation, self-direction and problem-solving, as well as a sound grasp of analysis, presentations and negotiation techniques. 

Accreditation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) all offer graduates of this programme exemptions from some professional examinations.

Careers

Many of our accounting graduates take up trainee accounting positions with accounting firms or departments and go on to become professionally qualified accountants. Others choose to enter a wide range of business careers such as banking, insurance, financial services and general management. Recent employers of accounting graduates include Deloitte, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, RSM, Britvic, Berkeley Group, JP Morgan, OldMutual Wealth, NHS etc.

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment and further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.

Pre-approved for a Masters

If you study a Bachelor Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Suitable for applicants from:

UK, EU, World

Work placements

You have the opportunity to undertake professional practice placements during the programme for three months, six months or one year. Three or six month placements can be taken as part of credit bearing modules, allowing you to undertake a work placement and still graduate within four years.

Study abroad

Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) course provides an opportunity for you to study abroad in the United States of America (USA).

For more information see our Study Abroad section. 

Learning and teaching

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.

You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars, you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University.

Independent learning

Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.

While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

Year 0 (Level 3): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
  • Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours
  • Independent learning: 948 hours
Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* 
  • Teaching, learning and assessment: 360 hours
  • Independent learning: 840 hours
Year 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
  • Teaching, learning and assessment: 276 hours
  • Independent learning: 924 hours
Year 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity*
  • Teaching, learning and assessment: 276 hours
  • Independent learning: 924 hours

*Please note these are indicative hours for the course.

Location

Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester. 

Teaching hours

All class based teaching takes places between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet and play matches. There may be some occasional learning opportunities (for example, an evening guest lecturer or performance) that take places outside of these hours for which you will be given forewarning.

Assessment

Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day or Open Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:

Year 0 (Level 3)*:
  • 83% coursework
  • 17% written exams
  • 0% practical exams
Year 1 (Level 4)*:
  • 8% coursework
  • 92% written exams
  • 0% practical exams
Year 2 (Level 5)*:
  • 42% coursework
  • 58% written exams
  • 0% practical exams
Year 3 (Level 6)*:
  • 38% coursework
  • 62% written exams
  • 0% practical exams

*Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.

Feedback

We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.

Further information

For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

Student satisfaction

As rated by final year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey, Accounting and Finance achieved greater than 90 % overall satisfaction.

 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

2022 Entry: 48 UCAS tariff points

Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:

  • A-Levels: EEE from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations
  • BTEC/CTEC: PPP from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
  • International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 1 Higher Level certificates at grade H4

In addition to the above, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:

  • GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further.

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:

  • IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
  • We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.

Course enquiries and applications

Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
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International students

If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by emailing our International Recruitment Team at International@winchester.ac.uk or calling +44 (0)1962 827023

Visit us

Explore our campus and find out more about studying at Winchester by coming to one of our Open Days.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Modules Credits

Succeeding at University 15

Succeeding at University introduces you to learning in higher education and provides you with a framework for reflection and understanding of your own personal learning identity as well as tools for continuing educational success.

Making Sense of the World: The Tools for Argument and Analysis 15

This module is designed to enable you to develop the key critical thinking skills necessary for university study and beyond. Through a combination of lectures and small group seminars the class will discuss many of the key issues that underpin discussion of all academic disciplines. The lectures will introduce key themes and issues that enable students to make sense of the world in a critical fashion while the seminars will allow students to discuss these issues and engage with key readings each week. You are encouraged to apply these abstract concepts to your specific degree path.

Working with numbers 15

The Module is designed to raise your awareness and competence in mathematical and statistical operations so that you will be able to cope with the necessary demands of the undergraduate business, accounting and finance degrees.

How to be an Entrepreneur 15

This module provides you with the chance to consider and develop your own entrepreneurial vision alongside understanding the employment options available outside of the standard job market. You will develop the core skills required in order to succeed in business start-up or self employment. This will be developed by conducting a complete plan and launch of your own small business concept across the duration of the module using a range of weekly elements which form an overall portfolio of work

Law for Business 15

Knowledge of key areas of law is essential to operate a business successfully. This module covers the most important and frequently occurring areas of law relevant to business. Utilising business scenarios this module will develop students’ awareness of the legal environment within which business operates, as well as to certain substantive areas of law that apply to commercial operations. 

Working with People 15

This module develops your ability to work in different contexts and organisations. In preparing for this you will be provided with opportunities to experience different aspects of working with people in organisations through practical learning activities within the seminars and workshops. You will be introduced to a range of organisation behaviour theories to inform and explain different aspects of with people in organisations. The Sustainable Development Goals are referenced to develop awareness of the wider impact of individual and organisation behaviour.

Introduction to Markets 15

An understanding of markets is central to the study of business.  This module explores markets and market economics, encouraging discussion of how individual consumers, industrial firms, governments, and other networks and organisations affect consumer culture and shape market dynamics. You will consider current consumer trends and increasing consumer power and consumer participation. The implications of new and emerging markets will also be discussed, as will historical and cultural aspects of the move towards consumerism.  The module provides an introduction to a range of data sources and analytical tools concerning market and consumer trends.

The Future of the Planet 15

In 2015, global leaders committed to the 2030 Agenda of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals putting sustainable development at the heart of the global development endeavour. The goals aim to address a range of challenges. These include the need for action on climate change and degraded natural resources and the distribution of power and resources that challenge poverty reduction efforts. This module introduces students to key concepts, literature and debates to investigate relationships between the topics and issues encompassed within (and beyond) the Sustainable Development Goals.

Optional Credits

Succeeding at University 15

Succeeding at University introduces you to learning in higher education and provides you with a framework for reflection and understanding of your own personal learning identity as well as tools for continuing educational success.

Making Sense of the World: The Tools for Argument and Analysis 15

This module is designed to enable you to develop the key critical thinking skills necessary for university study and beyond. Through a combination of lectures and small group seminars the class will discuss many of the key issues that underpin discussion of all academic disciplines. The lectures will introduce key themes and issues that enable students to make sense of the world in a critical fashion while the seminars will allow students to discuss these issues and engage with key readings each week. You are encouraged to apply these abstract concepts to your specific degree path.

Working with numbers 15

The Module is designed to raise your awareness and competence in mathematical and statistical operations so that you will be able to cope with the necessary demands of the undergraduate business, accounting and finance degrees.

How to be an Entrepreneur 15

This module provides you with the chance to consider and develop your own entrepreneurial vision alongside understanding the employment options available outside of the standard job market. You will develop the core skills required in order to succeed in business start-up or self employment. This will be developed by conducting a complete plan and launch of your own small business concept across the duration of the module using a range of weekly elements which form an overall portfolio of work

Law for Business 15

Knowledge of key areas of law is essential to operate a business successfully. This module covers the most important and frequently occurring areas of law relevant to business. Utilising business scenarios this module will develop students’ awareness of the legal environment within which business operates, as well as to certain substantive areas of law that apply to commercial operations. 

Working with People 15

This module develops your ability to work in different contexts and organisations. In preparing for this you will be provided with opportunities to experience different aspects of working with people in organisations through practical learning activities within the seminars and workshops. You will be introduced to a range of organisation behaviour theories to inform and explain different aspects of with people in organisations. The Sustainable Development Goals are referenced to develop awareness of the wider impact of individual and organisation behaviour.

Introduction to Markets 15

An understanding of markets is central to the study of business.  This module explores markets and market economics, encouraging discussion of how individual consumers, industrial firms, governments, and other networks and organisations affect consumer culture and shape market dynamics. You will consider current consumer trends and increasing consumer power and consumer participation. The implications of new and emerging markets will also be discussed, as will historical and cultural aspects of the move towards consumerism.  The module provides an introduction to a range of data sources and analytical tools concerning market and consumer trends.

The Future of the Planet 15

In 2015, global leaders committed to the 2030 Agenda of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals putting sustainable development at the heart of the global development endeavour. The goals aim to address a range of challenges. These include the need for action on climate change and degraded natural resources and the distribution of power and resources that challenge poverty reduction efforts. This module introduces students to key concepts, literature and debates to investigate relationships between the topics and issues encompassed within (and beyond) the Sustainable Development Goals.

Year 1 (Level 4)

Modules Credits

Financial Accounting 20

This module aims to provide an introduction to the main technical language and practices of financial accounting and to the application of this knowledge to different forms of business organisation. With a focus on using the IASB’s Conceptual Framework and accounting for transactions and events from first principles, students will develop their conceptual understanding of accounting, their knowledge of the main accounting terminology and their awareness of the nature and purpose of financial reporting.

Management Accounting 20

Management accounting is a specialised service function primarily involving the collection, storage and recording of financial data, its conversion to useful information and the effective communication of this information. This information assists management in a complex and dynamic business environment to make optimal business decisions.

Integrated Case Study 20

This module is an assessment module which requires students to demonstrate some of the programme level learning outcomes at level 4 and some of the module level learning outcomes at level 4 in the context of an integrated assessment.

Finance 20

This module aims to introduce the core concepts and key topics areas of business finance and financial environment. It will enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of how the financial markets operate, evaluate alternative sources of finance available to a business, analyse the cost of different sources of finance used by a company and the weighted average cost of capital. Students will also learn how to apply the cost of capital in the investment appraisal process and evaluate the investment projects using the main investment appraisal methods.

The Business Environment 20

This module aims to provide students with a holistic view of how an entity’s performance can be affected by both its own internal operating environment and the external environment. Students will study various aspects of management theory, external environment mapping and uses of technology by finance professionals. In a complex, dynamic business environment, finance professionals must focus on their flexibility, resilience and relationship-building skills in order to develop their own career and add value to their clients or employers. Professional skills are a key part of the modern business environment; this module will enable students to explore professional skills frameworks and think critically about their own skills development.

Financial and Tax Computations 20

This financial and tax computations module aims to develop students’ knowledge and essential mathematical skills that are used in accounting, finance and personal income tax. This will include financial computations that are commonly employed in accounting and finance such as simple and compound interest, personal loan and mortgage calculations, mean and standard deviation etc. Students will also learn how to calculate income tax payable by individuals and national insurance contributions (NICs) payable by employees, employers and the self-employed.

Year 2 (Level 5)

Modules Credits

Management Accounting, Planning and Control 15

The module builds on the introduction to management accounting studied at Level 4, and prepares students for advanced aspects of management accounting and finance at Level 6. This module will cover the design, use, application and evaluation of management accounting systems and techniques in organisations. There will be a particular focus on the practical commercial context and the theoretical underpinnings of budgeting and the planning, control and decision-making processes in organisations.

International Financial Reporting 30

This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying IFRS in the preparation of financial statements. This module acts as an introduction to corporate financial reporting and relies on and develops technical knowledge and academic skills acquired at level 4.

Financial Management 15

The module aims to develop students’ knowledge of investment appraisal techniques, valuation techniques and dividend policy. Students will learn how financial markets operate and how to evaluate the alternative sources of finance available to a business. The module builds on students’ knowledge of finance and financial management from Level 4, as well as preparing students to study more advanced aspects of financial risk management and investing at Level 6.

Research Methods for Accounting, Finance and Economics 15

The module is designed to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of current research and developments within the accounting and/or economics discipline(s) and to develop their capacity for independent critical thinking and self-managed learning. The module provides students with an appreciation of the issues involved in developing a research project, to enhance their understanding of published research and how to critique it, and to enable them to design, justify and defend their own research inquiry.

Data Analysis 15

An understanding of data and an appreciation of the key tools needed to analyse business data is becoming an essential skill for finance professionals. This module introduces students to the topic of data analytics and demonstrates how to apply it effectively in a business context. On this module, students will learn how to select and use tools to extract, validate and analyse data. Communication and visualisation of data, for example by using pie charts or cluster diagrams, will also be covered, allowing students to communicate their findings to both accounting and finance specialists and non-specialists.

Business Ethics Governance and Law 20

This module introduces students to key concepts, roles and complexities within the inter-related areas of law, corporate governance, ethics, CSR and aspects of sustainability (in the context of contemporary issues facing business) that are relevant to accounting. Students’ knowledge and application of these areas, as well as their skills in legal precedent, statutory interpretation and legal and ethical argument, will be developed.

The Accounting Professional 10

The Professional Accountant is an integrated module that brings together technical knowledge acquired in other modules studied at Level 5. Knowledge is integrated through the lens of Assurance work on control systems.Students will study the need for and nature of control systems within an entity, allowing the students to gain a more integrated, rounded understanding of an entity’s operations. Once students have developed an understanding of key control systems, case studies will be used to allow students to identify control weaknesses and make recommendations as to how control systems can be improved.

Employment Experience

The aim of this module is to offer students the opportunity to undertake a meaningful and relevant employment experience. The employment experience will take the form of a work placement of approximately 30 weeks (to include a minimum of 1,050 hours work) in a role that is relevant to the named route of study. The employment experience will involve the student demonstrating competence in key professional skills, such as communication and team working, and tasks relevant to their field of study. This will necessarily require the student to apply learning from their studies to the work place, thus providing the opportunity to fully integrate their academic study with meaningful employment experience.

This module is taken between Level 5 and Level 6 of the course.

Optional Credits

Management Accounting, Planning and Control 15

The module builds on the introduction to management accounting studied at Level 4, and prepares students for advanced aspects of management accounting and finance at Level 6. This module will cover the design, use, application and evaluation of management accounting systems and techniques in organisations. There will be a particular focus on the practical commercial context and the theoretical underpinnings of budgeting and the planning, control and decision-making processes in organisations.

International Financial Reporting 30

This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying IFRS in the preparation of financial statements. This module acts as an introduction to corporate financial reporting and relies on and develops technical knowledge and academic skills acquired at level 4.

Financial Management 15

The module aims to develop students’ knowledge of investment appraisal techniques, valuation techniques and dividend policy. Students will learn how financial markets operate and how to evaluate the alternative sources of finance available to a business. The module builds on students’ knowledge of finance and financial management from Level 4, as well as preparing students to study more advanced aspects of financial risk management and investing at Level 6.

Research Methods for Accounting, Finance and Economics 15

The module is designed to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of current research and developments within the accounting and/or economics discipline(s) and to develop their capacity for independent critical thinking and self-managed learning. The module provides students with an appreciation of the issues involved in developing a research project, to enhance their understanding of published research and how to critique it, and to enable them to design, justify and defend their own research inquiry.

Data Analysis 15

An understanding of data and an appreciation of the key tools needed to analyse business data is becoming an essential skill for finance professionals. This module introduces students to the topic of data analytics and demonstrates how to apply it effectively in a business context. On this module, students will learn how to select and use tools to extract, validate and analyse data. Communication and visualisation of data, for example by using pie charts or cluster diagrams, will also be covered, allowing students to communicate their findings to both accounting and finance specialists and non-specialists.

Business Ethics Governance and Law 20

This module introduces students to key concepts, roles and complexities within the inter-related areas of law, corporate governance, ethics, CSR and aspects of sustainability (in the context of contemporary issues facing business) that are relevant to accounting. Students’ knowledge and application of these areas, as well as their skills in legal precedent, statutory interpretation and legal and ethical argument, will be developed.

The Accounting Professional 10

The Professional Accountant is an integrated module that brings together technical knowledge acquired in other modules studied at Level 5. Knowledge is integrated through the lens of Assurance work on control systems.Students will study the need for and nature of control systems within an entity, allowing the students to gain a more integrated, rounded understanding of an entity’s operations. Once students have developed an understanding of key control systems, case studies will be used to allow students to identify control weaknesses and make recommendations as to how control systems can be improved.

Employment Experience

The aim of this module is to offer students the opportunity to undertake a meaningful and relevant employment experience. The employment experience will take the form of a work placement of approximately 30 weeks (to include a minimum of 1,050 hours work) in a role that is relevant to the named route of study. The employment experience will involve the student demonstrating competence in key professional skills, such as communication and team working, and tasks relevant to their field of study. This will necessarily require the student to apply learning from their studies to the work place, thus providing the opportunity to fully integrate their academic study with meaningful employment experience.

This module is taken between Level 5 and Level 6 of the course.

Year 3 (Level 6)

Modules Credits

Financial Information Analysis 15

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in order to effectively appraise an entity’s financial position and performance using its financial statements and other information obtained through independent research. Financial Information Analysis relies on an understanding of the principles of financial reporting, therefore the module will also cover higher-level international financial reporting standards with a view to ensuring students can fully understand a set of financial statements when analysing them. Using realistic case study-style scenarios that mirror situations a student may come across in the work place, the module will allow students to develop the ability to undertake a comprehensive analysis of financial statements from a critical viewpoint.

Strategic Management Accounting 15

The primary focus of this module is on understanding and using the concepts of contemporary management accounting for strategic business decisions. The module maps out contemporary changes to management accounting, explaining the major new techniques, practices and philosophies associated with the rise of strategic management accounting. It gives students a broad and succinct introduction to the issues at the forefront of best practice and academic research.

This module is optional for students completing both the Professional Practice - Personal and Professional Development module and the Professional Practice - Processes and Systems module.

Optional modules
  • Dissertation - 30 credits
  • Financial Risk Management - 15 credits
  • Advanced Financial Reporting - 15 credits
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics - 15 credits
  • Strategic Performance Management - 15 credits
  • Investments - 15 credits
  • Audit and Assurance - 15 credits
  • Advanced Case Study - 15 credits
  • Disruptive Change in Accounting and Finance - 15 credits
  • Business and Corporate Taxation - 15 credits
  • Advanced Group Reporting - 15 credits
  • Professional Practice - Personal and Professional Development - 30 credits
  • Professional Practice - Processes and Systems - 30 credits
  • Volunteering for Accountants - 15 credits

Optional Credits

Financial Information Analysis 15

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in order to effectively appraise an entity’s financial position and performance using its financial statements and other information obtained through independent research. Financial Information Analysis relies on an understanding of the principles of financial reporting, therefore the module will also cover higher-level international financial reporting standards with a view to ensuring students can fully understand a set of financial statements when analysing them. Using realistic case study-style scenarios that mirror situations a student may come across in the work place, the module will allow students to develop the ability to undertake a comprehensive analysis of financial statements from a critical viewpoint.

Strategic Management Accounting 15

The primary focus of this module is on understanding and using the concepts of contemporary management accounting for strategic business decisions. The module maps out contemporary changes to management accounting, explaining the major new techniques, practices and philosophies associated with the rise of strategic management accounting. It gives students a broad and succinct introduction to the issues at the forefront of best practice and academic research.

This module is optional for students completing both the Professional Practice - Personal and Professional Development module and the Professional Practice - Processes and Systems module.

Optional modules
  • Dissertation - 30 credits
  • Financial Risk Management - 15 credits
  • Advanced Financial Reporting - 15 credits
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics - 15 credits
  • Strategic Performance Management - 15 credits
  • Investments - 15 credits
  • Audit and Assurance - 15 credits
  • Advanced Case Study - 15 credits
  • Disruptive Change in Accounting and Finance - 15 credits
  • Business and Corporate Taxation - 15 credits
  • Advanced Group Reporting - 15 credits
  • Professional Practice - Personal and Professional Development - 30 credits
  • Professional Practice - Processes and Systems - 30 credits
  • Volunteering for Accountants - 15 credits

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at www.winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions.
The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.

Progression from one level of the programme to the next is subject to meeting the University’s academic regulations.

2023 Course Tuition Fees 

 UK / Channel Islands /
Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland

International

Year 1 £9,250 £14,700
Year 2 £9,250 £14,700
Year 3 £9,250 £14,700
Year 4 £9,250 £14,700
Total £37,000 £58,800
Optional Sandwich Year* £1,385 £1,440
Total with Sandwich Year £38,385 £60,240

If you are a UK student starting your degree in September 2023, the first year will cost you £9,250**. Based on this fee level, the indicative fees for a four-year degree would be £37,000 for UK students.

Remember, you don't have to pay any of this upfront if you are able to get a tuition fee loan from the UK Government to cover the full cost of your fees each year. If finance is a worry for you, we are here to help. Take a look at the range of support we have on offer. This is a great investment you are making in your future, so make sure you know what is on offer to support you.

UK Part-Time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £77.08 and a 15 credit module is £1,156. Part-time students can take up to a maximum 90 credits per year, so the maximum fee in a given year will be the government permitted maximum fee of £6,935.

International part-time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £122.50 and a 15 credit module is £1,837.

* Please note that not all courses offer an optional sandwich year. To find out whether this course offers a sandwich year, please contact the programme leader for further information.

**The University of Winchester will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.

There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights optional costs for this course:

Mandatory

Volunteering and Placements:

Students will incur travel costs on a mandatory volunteering placement in their Foundation Year (Year 0). Indicative cost: £5 - £30 per day

Optional

Core Text:
It is recommended that students purchase the latest editions of all of the core textbooks. Many of these texts relate to extensive online material for which you require an access code supplied with the textbook. It is possible for students to purchase second-hand copies where applicable. Indicative cost is £50 - £200 per year.

Volunteering and Placements:
Students may incur travel costs on optional volunteering placements in the second or third year of study. Indicative cost is £5 - £30 per day.

Printing and Binding:
The University is pleased to offer our students a printing allowance of £5 each academic year. This will print around 125 A4 (black and white) pages. If students wish to print more, printer credit can be topped up by the student. The University and Student Union are champions of sustainability and we ask all our students to consider the environmental impact before printing.

Smart Clothing:
Students may be expected to dress formally for oral assessments. Costs will vary depending on the students existing wardrobe. Indicative cost is £0 - £50.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.

Key course details

UCAS code
NN3X
Duration
4 years full-time; 5 years full-time (placement)
Typical offer
48 points
Location
On campus, Winchester