BA (Honours) Applied Accounting
Anglia Ruskin Undergraduate Courses
This Anglia Ruskin University BA Honours degree in Applied Accounting is designed and taught by LCA’s team of highly experienced, subject specialist lecturers. The entire learning experience of LCA's students has close oversight by academics from the university and its business school to ensure the maintenance of the level of quality which is synonymous with qualifications from this University.
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BA (Hons) Applied Accounting
This degree has been designed to offer a flexible and intellectually challenging range of courses for those with an interest in persuing a future career in accountancy after graduation. One key advantage of the degree is that is provides maximum exemptions - nine in total - from the professional accountancy examinations of the ACCA. For details of the modules included in this degree, click here.
This degree is offered over three different course lengths:
There is the traditional three year degree comprising of two semesters a year course with a holiday period at the end of each academic year. There is a fast track two year degree comprising of three semesters a year with no holiday periods incorporated into the course design and there is a three year three month programme for those who do not have the entry qualifications for direct entry to the three and two year degree programmes.
Course entry requirements for the 3 year 3 month degree
Students must:
• have completed an educational course equivalent to GCSEs.
• have sufficient command of English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) to benefit from the course.
Structure
The first three months consists of two modules:
• Managing Finance and Technology.
• Business Communication and Study Skills. This module has a particular emphasis on improving a student’s English skills.
When a student has successfully completed the first three months of degree course they will then move on to their Level 1 studies.
Start dates:
January, May and September of each year.
Course fees
Course tuition fee from January 2012: 3 years & 3 months - £18,300
Textbooks and other learning materials are included in the course fees
Additional costs
The above course fees include VAT.
Should a student fail a module then additional costs will be incurred over the stated course fees. Please see the Terms and Conditions on this website for further details.
Course entry requirements for the 2 and 3 year degree course
Students must:
Students must:
· have the equivalent of two A levels and three GCSEs including English and maths at grade C or above.
· An I.E.L.T.S. score of 6.0 or higher (or equivalent) instead of a GCSE in English.
Course length and start dates
LCA offers students the option of studying over two or three semesters each year thereby giving students the opportunity to complete their degree in two or three years. Students study two papers per semester.
LCA offers students the option of studying over two or three semesters each year thereby giving students the opportunity to complete their degree in two or three years. Students study two papers per semester.
Start dates: January, May & September
Exemptions
Exemptions for some of the degree modules, including the whole of Levels 1 and 2 of the degree, may be available for part and fully qualified ACCA, CAT, CIPFA and CIMA students. Exemptions may also available for holders of internationally recognised degrees, HNDs and other academic qualifications. Click here for full details of exemptions.
Exemptions for some of the degree modules, including the whole of Levels 1 and 2 of the degree, may be available for part and fully qualified ACCA, CAT, CIPFA and CIMA students. Exemptions may also available for holders of internationally recognised degrees, HNDs and other academic qualifications. Click here for full details of exemptions.
Exams
The degree is assessed primarily through end of semester examinations.
The assessment for the Business Analysis paper is based on a case study.
Course structure
LEVEL 1
The Organisational Environment
Applied Financial Accounting
Business Planning and Decision-Making
Corporate and Business Law
LEVEL 2
Performance Management
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Audit and Assurance
LEVEL 3
Applied Financial Management
Corporate Reporting
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Business Analysis
Course costs:
Total tuition fee from January 2012:
2 year degree £17,000
3 year degree £17,250
The course fee includes textbook and other learning materials for each paper.
Additional costs/savings
The above course fees include VAT.
• exemption fees which reduce the course fee by £700 per paper
Should a student fail a module then additional costs will be incurred over the stated course fees. Please see the Terms and Conditions on this website for further details.
Further details
If you would like any further information about the degree, please see the prospectus or contact LCA's reception staff.
If you would like any further information about the degree, please see the prospectus or contact LCA's reception staff.
