Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Accounting and Finance |
| DipHE | Accounting and Finance |
| CertHE | Accounting and Finance |
Professional recognition
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UKA10021 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UKA10021 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Accounting, Finance
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
YU Xinyu (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
12/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- Be truly international
- Develop individuals who are recognised as professionals in their field
- Reflect current industry practice and research themes
- Provide a professional, creative, dynamic and supportive learning environment
- Recognise the role of the wider university in supporting the development of the individual
- Be distinctive yet integrated and can be tailored to specialist interest
- Produce employable individuals who reflect the characteristics of the 'Surrey Management Graduate'
- On graduation, successful students will be: Thinkers - They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
- On graduation, successful students will be: Achievers -They get things done in an effective, efficient and timely manner. They demonstrate adaptability and resilience when coping with complexity, applying creativity appropriately.
- On graduation, successful students will be: Communicators- They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in a variety of communication modes. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
- On graduation, successful students will be: Inquirers - They develop their natural curiosity and actively enjoy learning. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
- On graduation, successful students will be: Informed Risk-takers- They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
- These graduates will strive to be: Knowledgeable - They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. ·
- These graduates will strive to be: Open-minded - They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
- These graduates will strive to be: Balanced - They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal wellbeing for themselves and others.
- These graduates will strive to be: Caring - They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
- These graduates will strive to be: Reflective - They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
- These graduates will strive to be: Professional -They utilize their independent judgement within an ethical framework in carrying out their responsibilities. They demonstrate commercial awareness within an international context.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| Appreciate the effects of change on and within organisations and their likely responses. | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of management | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the key disciplines relevant to their chosen degree pathway | K | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed | K | Ord | |
| Appreciate the effects of change on and within organisations and their likely responses | K | Ord | |
| Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of management | K | Ord | |
| Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the key disciplines relevant to their chosen degree pathway | K | Ord | |
| Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed | K | DipHE | |
| Appreciate the effects of change on and within organisations and possible responses | K | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate some understanding of the theory and practice of management | K | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate some understanding of the theory and practice of management | K | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate | K | CertHE | |
| Appreciate the effects of change on and within organisations | K | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate a limited understanding of the theory and practice of management | K | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate a limited knowledge of the key disciplines relevant to their chosen degree pathway | K | CertHE | |
| Critically evaluate their knowledge and understanding of subject disciplines and the application of management approaches and techniques to industrial situations | C | BSc (Hons) | |
| Select and apply multi-disciplinary management techniques to complex problems, analyse results, draw appropriate conclusions and present the results in an appropriate format | C | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues likely to arise in the conduct of business and professional practice and an ability to formulate solutions through dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and the wider community | C | BSc (Hons) | |
| Recognise and acknowledge the full range of stake holder interests in making management decisions and critically evaluate their impacts | C | BSc (Hons) | |
| Evaluate their knowledge and understanding of subject disciplines and the application of management approaches and techniques to industrial situations | C | Ord | |
| Select and apply multi-disciplinary management techniques to complex problems, analyse results, draw appropriate conclusions and present the results in an appropriate format | C | Ord | |
| Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues likely to arise in the conduct of business and professional practice and an ability to formulate solutions through dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and the wider community | C | Ord | |
| Recognise and acknowledge the full range of stakeholder interests in making management decisions and evaluate their impacts | C | Ord | |
| Evaluate their knowledge and understanding of subject disciplines and the application of management approaches and techniques to industrial situations | C | DipHE | |
| Select and apply management techniques to well defined problems, analyse results, draw appropriate conclusions and present the results in an appropriate format | C | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues likely to arise in the conduct of business and professional practice and an ability to formulate possible solutions | C | DipHE | |
| Recognise and acknowledge the full range of stake holder interests in making management decisions and identify their impacts | C | DipHE | |
| Select and apply management techniques to simple problems, analyse results, draw appropriate conclusions and present the results in an appropriate format | C | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues likely to arise in the conduct of business and professional practice | C | CertHE | |
| Recognise and acknowledge the range of stakeholder interests in making management decisions | C | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate professional levels of competence in a broad range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future managers, executives and other professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in the areas of communication; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis; numeracy; reasoning; presentation; computing; report writing; problem solving; research; interactive and group skills. | T | BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate professional level of competence in a range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future managers, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in the areas of communication; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis; numeracy; reasoning; presentation; computing; report writing; problem solving; research; interactive and group skills. | T | Ord | |
| Demonstrate professional level of competence in a range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future managers, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in the areas of communication; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis; numeracy; reasoning; presentation; computing; report writing; problem solving; research; interactive and group skills. | T | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate limited professional competence in skills relevant to the needs of future managers, irrespective of their sector of operation, especially in the areas of communication; critical thinking; numeracy; presentation; computing; report writing; interactive and group skills. | T | CertHE |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose 1 optional module in semester 2 from those listed.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students choose 1 optional module in semester 1 and 2 optional modules in semester 2 from those listed.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students choose 1 optional module in semester 2 from those listed.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students choose 1 optional module in semester 1 and 2 optional modules in semester 2 from those listed.
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANP005 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| MANP007 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| MANP009 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
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