Course overview

This course may appeal to you if you're interested in becoming a chartered accountant, working at a financial organisation or working in the finance department of any business or public-sector body.

The course gives you opportunities to:

Build an understanding of the international finance sector through specialist modules, such as financial reporting, auditing, tax, financial management, business law and financial investment.
Develop professional and managerial skills from as early as your first year.
Gain exemption from certain ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams.
Examine international case studies to gain a global perspective on finance management.

Global ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities

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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field

Employability

Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

Why you should study this course

This highly practical course is designed to make the most of the bustling financial district surrounding the campus. Our lecturers work hard to organise guest lectures, field trips and opportunities for networking with employers.
You’ll be taught by tutors with superb international experience, who will draw on their research and backgrounds in industry to enhance your learning.
You will learn how to use the industry-standard software and databases that are available on campus.
There may be opportunities to complete internships, consultancy projects and simulations.

Accreditation and professional recognition

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

This course is accredited by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If the accreditation of this course and/or the modules changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

This course is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). If the accreditation of this course and/or the modules changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

This course is accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). If the accreditation of this course and/or the modules changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Exemptions

Please note that this course offers certain exemptions from professional ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams, upon successful completion of the course and subject to certain criteria, application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional fees. Please visit the relevant websites for further information.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA);

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW);

I feel the teaching and support from tutors at Coventry University London is fantastic. They help you by offering dedicated one-to-ones, so if you do have questions, then it’s up to you to ask them. The academics want us to do our best, so they make it a very personalised learning experience.

The university has so many company visits, guest lectures by industry experts, and offers a lot of assistance in gaining work experience.

Dominica Netto, International Finance and Accounting BA (Hons) 2020 graduate, quoted in 2019

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What you'll study

Your first year will introduce you to how money and value fit into business processes. You’ll explore the impact of business on wider society, looking at economics and legal and regulatory frameworks. In your first accountancy modules, you should also take your first steps in learning how to ‘account’ for money. From as early as year one, you should begin developing your professional and managerial skills.

Modules

Introduction to Economics (20 credits)

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the core concepts of economics. The module considers microeconomics, whereby economic decisions are made at the individual level, and macroeconomics, a branch of economics where decision making occurs at the economy level. In microeconomics, you will be encouraged to use the fundamental model of demand and supply to explore how the economy works. You should also gain a better understanding of elasticity, market structures and market failures, as well as the economic environment and its policy implications.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework and exam
Professional Practice and Academic Skills (20 credits)

The module aims to introduce and develop the skills you will need for success on your course and in your potential professional career. These include some of the essential underlying personal and information handling skills, numerical techniques and basic mathematical and statistical foundations required by all students studying in a business school. The module also aims to develop your critical awareness of your developmental needs.

Compulsory

Assessment: test
Introduction to Financial Accounting (20 credits)

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the core systems and techniques required by businesses to produce financial statements, and to the core concepts underpinning these statements.

Compulsory

Assessment: test and exam
Corporate and Business Law (20 credits)

This module aims to give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to identify and deal with a range of business legal issues. You will learn the relevant laws and how to apply them to a variety of scenarios.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework and exam
Business and Technology (20 credits)

This module aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the role of managers in an effective, efficient, safe and secure accounting environment, in the modern digital world. This includes the coordination of work activities, the maintenance of an effective accounting system, people management, personal effectiveness, health and safety and security issues within the workplace.

Compulsory

Assessment: exam and coursework
Introduction to Management Accounting (20 credits)

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the ‘internal’ type of accounting that can help businesses to make better projections, decisions and performance evaluations.

Compulsory

Assessment: exam and coursework

In your second year, you will have the opportunity to study the core subjects in greater detail and will learn to analyse, critically evaluate and present key information. Key study themes include how accounting informs, supports and measures business strategy, including balancing investment with risk. You will examine the ethical and regulatory frameworks governing finance, including taxation, and take part in hands-on exercises to explore how money is moved and traded around the world.

Modules

Financial Reporting and Analysis (20 credits)

This module builds on the financial accounting fundamentals developed in year one, and aims to introduce the international regulatory framework which governs the production of published financial statements of companies. It also aims to enable students to interpret these financial statements and become aware of their inherent limitations, as well as introducing accounting for simple groups of companies.

Compulsory

Assessment: exam
International Business Strategy (20 credits)

The module aims to help students understand various strategic tools to evaluate corporate performance. Students will explore the way key business decisions are influenced by, and in turn influence, the financial status of the organisation. Empirical case studies will be introduced and utilised during seminars, for students to explore business strategies in a global context. Different theoretical approaches will be taught to enhance students’ understanding and learning outcomes.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework and exam
Corporate Financial Management (20 credits)

The overall aims of this module are to make students aware of the scope and nature of the corporate finance function, to understand the source of capital, cost of capital and its possible return, as well as related risk. At the end of the module, students will be able to assess situations, collect data, and analyse the historical performance of a corporation, to work out appropriate logical solutions.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework and exam
Performance Management (20 credits)

This module investigates how relevant accounting techniques can assist managers to control the performance of their businesses. Management accounting is presented as a service function; a means to an end rather than an end itself. The module aims to help students understand the various accounting performance evaluation techniques and teaches them to apply these to business situations, while remaining aware of their limitations.

Compulsory

Assessment: exam
Principles of Taxation (20 credits)

The aims of this module are to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding in the core areas of tax, as it relates to business. Students will learn how to prepare simple tax computations for individuals and companies. They will also develop an understanding of the UK tax system, application of the principles of UK taxation to individuals and businesses and the ability to work with tax calculations and present that information to relevant individuals and organisations.

Compulsory

Assessment: test and exam
Financial Markets and Regulation (20 credits)

This module aims to introduce students to the various roles of financial institutions and markets, together with their regulation and ethics. Students will explore the structure of financial markets such as a primary market, a secondary market, and a money market, as well as the main financial risks. Furthermore, this module is expected to provide students with a theoretical framework, which can be used to assess the rationale for financial regulation in general.

Compulsory

Assessment: courses and exam

After your second year, you have the opportunity to take a sandwich year, studying abroad or on professional placement*. Our employability experts in the Talent Team can provide you with a wide range of support services in order to help you apply for a placement opportunity*, including mock interviews and CV-writing workshops.

(*subject to availability, competitive application, meeting visa requirements and potentially, additional costs).

You’ll go into year three either straight after successfully completing year two, or after you have successfully completed your year in industry or study abroad (subject to successfully securing a place). In your final year, you’ll be encouraged to take a more high-level approach to finance. You’ll also have the chance to strengthen your research skills as you prepare for your final major project, which you will choose from a range of options.

Modules

Research Methods and Business Data Analytics (20 credits)

This module aims to prepare students to be successful in their final-term internship project, report or dissertation, as well as in their future finance, accounting and business-related research assignments. Students will learn what makes a successful research project, with particular emphasis on how to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. It also intends to expand students’ competencies in key areas, including the development of pertinent research questions and objectives, the selection of appropriate statistical tools, and further development of the student's analytical and independent reflective learning skills.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework
International Corporate Reporting (20 credits)

This module builds on the financial accounting and reporting techniques covered in the second year 'Financial Reporting and Analysis' module. Its detailed aims are to ensure students understand and are able to apply the main provisions of international accounting standards, and that they are able to prepare financial statements for various business combinations.

Compulsory

Assessment: exam
Financial Investment and Risk (20 credits)

This module intends to provide students with an understanding of the principles of financial investment, including the potential return and related risks. It aims to equip students with financial skills through the use of Excel-based introductory financial modelling, capital budgeting and portfolio management.

Compulsory

Assessment: coursework
Optional Modules

Choose one from the following (subject to availability):

Venture Capital & Private Equity

This module aims to provide you with a systematic and in-depth understanding of the workings of Venture Capital (VC) funds, Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) funds and the Private Equity (PE) industry. It will explain the origins, history and development of PE and VC, their participants, structure, and the different types of transactions. You will have the chance to gain knowledge of the business planning process, fundraising process, investment process and different methods of creating value. The latest trends, current developments and issues in the industry will be covered.

Assessment: coursework

Audit and Assurance in Practice

This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of external and internal auditing and assurance in the context of both the UK and international regulatory frameworks. It provides students with an understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding auditing.

Assessment: coursework and exam

Optional

Assessment: coursework and exam
Final Project
Choose from one of these final projects:
- Dissertation AFE (40 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of written work on a topic appropriate to their field of study. Students will undertake a substantive piece of research, where they will use their knowledge and experience to focus on a specialist area.
- Internship Project AFE* (40 credits)
This project will provide students with an opportunity to undertake an internship and accompanying piece of research, which will contribute to their research skills development and extend their experience in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics. The project will need to be based on a topic relevant to the internship employer context and approved by the student’s supervisor.
- Simulation AFE (40 credits)
The Simulation module is an action-based learning module, in which students have the opportunity to act as professionals in the fields of accounting, finance and economics, in a simulated business environment. Participants will be required to make business decisions which they will see the results of in real time, in a highly competitive environment, over several rounds of simulation.

Optional

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

The course is crafted very well regarding the subjects; you get to learn almost every single aspect of accounting and you are even introduced to law! I feel like almost everything we have been learning is going to be used in the future, and after studying for three years you will definitely feel like you have been learning things, rather than just 'going' to university.

Gabija Dubickaite, International Finance and Accounting BA graduate, quoted in 2021

How you'll learn

You will typically receive around 13 hours of contact teaching per week. The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group sessions, and online classes. You will also be expected to spend a significant amount of time conducting independent study, approximately 42 hours per week.

This course uses a mixture of asynchronous and synchronous teaching. Asynchronous teaching is where you watch pre-recorded lessons or do different activities to help you understand the content in more depth. Synchronous teaching is your opportunity to join a group of fellow students and, with the help of your lecturers, apply any knowledge you learned from practical exercises.

Part-time study

The course can also be offered on a part-time basis. Part-time teaching arrangements vary, as they are tailored for each course, each year. Please contact enrolment.london@coventry.ac.uk for more information about studying this course part-time.

The university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via emerging online technologies and methods across all courses. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2020/2021 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance.

Assessment

The course follows the university’s assessment strategy and includes a variety of types of assessments. Assessment methods include formal examinations, coursework, reports, essays, group work and presentations. The sequence of assessments within and across modules, semesters and years allows you to gain the necessary skills to succeed and build on what you have previously learned.

Job Ready

On graduating you should:

Be familiar with problem solving and decision making, and should have an understanding of how to balance risk and investment.
Be prepared to sit additional ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams, if desired.
Be equipped for a career beyond accounting. The financial acumen, business skills and global outlook you’ll have begun to develop could be a superb foundation for a career in any professional or management role.

International experience opportunities

This course is designed to be taught from a global perspective, which is of major importance because economies are interconnected and financial services organisations either trade internationally, or are impacted by what happens in the wider world.

You will study alongside students from around the world, with the opportunity to hear their perspectives and learn to work cross-culturally, in a way that can help everyone be maximally comfortable and productive.

The course offers a range of opportunities for international travel*. You could go on a field trip to visit institutions in another country or take a sandwich year to work or study overseas. You could also arrange an overseas internship in your final term.

Entry requirements

Typical offer for 2023/24 entry.

Requirement	What we're looking for
A level	BBB
GCSE	Minimum 5 GCSEs at 4 / C or above including English and Mathematics
BTEC	DDM
IB Diploma	27 points
Access to HE	The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Are you eligible for the Fair Access Scheme?

We believe every student should have the opportunity to dream big, reach their potential and succeed, regardless of their background. Find out more about our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

Russia and Central Asia

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international foundation year. Upon successful completion our International Foundation Year - Accounting and Finance or International Year One (Accounting and Finance) will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this undergraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or an equivalent language test).

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Fees and funding

2023/24 Tuition fees

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK	£9,250 per year	Not available
International	£16,800 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee of £1,250 to cover your academic support.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³ and student loans visit our Fees and Finance page.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Additional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.  
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad)

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the government's Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Bloomberg Trading Floor

Our Trading Floor has been created to reflect the environment where traders work on the London Stock Exchange. It contains Bloomberg Terminals, which provide access to real-time global financial data, which students learn how to use through teaching and simulated projects.

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Standard & Poor Market Intelligence Suite (S&P)

The S&P Suite contains some of the same software used by Wall Street. Its databases and tools can help you track performance, identify investment ideas, and keep up with industry news and insights.

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The Talent Team

Need employability support? Our dedicated Talent Team are on hand to help. They can assist you in applying for work placements, graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. They also organise networking events to introduce you to potential employers and industry contacts.

Careers and opportunities

On graduating, you should be ready to take the first steps into a high-flying accounting, finance or business career.

You’ll have had the opportunity to gain a wide range of softer skills, such as teamwork and communication, which will be highly transferable across all industries and employers.

Where our graduates work

Graduates of this course have gone on to become chartered accountants and work in big four accounting firms such as PwC, Deloitte and KPMG. We also have alumni working in investment banking and in finance departments in a range of companies, spanning many industries.

Further study

You can choose to continue your studies at Coventry University London with the Professional Accounting MSc, Global Finance MSc or Global Financial Services MBA.

You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees, if you decide to progress from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

The course is rich in financial and accounting knowledge, touching on current events and situations in the international world of finance. Although I already had some experience in accounting, the course has really helped to build up my confidence and I feel ready for the job market. The rooms at the campus have the latest technology (Bloomberg Terminals), which is useful for those who want to have a career in the financial market.

Elie Fofana, International Finance and Accounting BA (Hons) graduate, quoted in 2021

How to apply

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UK students

Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS. Part-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
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Full-time and part-time students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
How to apply
For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree, view our International Hub.

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Coventry University together with Coventry University London Campus, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the “University”) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For Home Students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For International Students, we may increase fees each year but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Due to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The 2023/24 Contract is currently being updated so please revisit this page before submitting your application. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.

International Finance and Accounting BA (Hons)

Course overview

Global ready

Teaching excellence

Employability

Why you should study this course

Accreditation and professional recognition

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Exemptions

What you'll study

Modules

Modules

Modules

How you'll learn

Assessment

Job Ready

International experience opportunities

Entry requirements

Are you eligible for the Fair Access Scheme?

English language requirements

Fees and funding

Facilities

Bloomberg Trading Floor

Standard & Poor Market Intelligence Suite (S&P)

The Talent Team

Careers and opportunities

Where our graduates work

Further study

How to apply

UK students

International students

Disclaimers

1Accreditations

2UK and international opportunities

3Tuition fees

4Facilities

Student Contract

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