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BA (Honours) Applied Accounting

 

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This Anglia Ruskin University course is taught by LCA’s team of highly experienced, subject specialist lecturers. The examination process is carefully scrutinised by academics from Anglia Ruskin University to ensure the maintenance of the level of quality which is synonymous with qualifications from this University.
Overseas students wishing to travel to the UK on a student visa
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Working in the UK during your studies
If you applied for entry clearance or leave to remain on or after 6 April 2010 you will normally be able to work a total of 20 hours paid employment per week during term time. All students can normally work full time during term breaks. These requirements could change and the UKBA monitors this requirement diligently therefore please refer to the UKBA website for the most up-to-date information. Please note that student visitors cannot work in the UK.
Working in the UK after completion of studies
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BA (Hons) Applied Accounting
This degree has been designed to offer flexible, intellectually stimulating courses for those with an interest in becoming an accountant after graduation. For details of the modules included in this degree, click here.
This undergraduate course 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 their chosen degree course they will join their fellow students on their Level 1 studies.
Start dates
September, January, and May,
Course fees
Course tuition fee from January 2011:    3 years & 3 months - £10800
Textbooks and other learning materials are included in the Course fees
Additional costs
The above course fees include VAT but do not include additional costs such as:
• exam/ assessment fees of £100 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.
Course entry requirements for the 2 and 3 year degree course
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.
Start dates: January, May & September
Exemptions
Exemptions for some papers including the whole of Levels 1 and 2 of the degree, are available for part and fully qualified ACCA, CAT, CIPFA and CIMA students. Exemptions are also available for holders of internationally recognised degrees, HNDs and other professional 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:
Tuition fee:      from January 2011: 2 year degree £9300
                                                              3 year degree £9900
The course fee includes textbook and other learning materials for each paper.
Additional costs/savings
The above course fees include VAT but do not include additional costs such as:
• exam/ assessment fees of £150 per paper
• 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.