
Overview
Key features
Our Accounting degree offered at the University of Leicester will provide you with a solid, practical foundation and relevant, technical and intellectual competence in accounting and related forms of financial expertise. You will learn the skills, expertise and analytical competence neccessary for working as an accountant in the accountancy profession, in industry or in the public sector.
You will develop quantitative, communications and information technology skills and the ability to apply these in an accounting context. You will learn how accountants work with managers, shareholders and a wide range of other stakeholders in a variety of different organisations and help them make informed decisions.
Our accounting degrees offer you the opportunity to gain exemptions from the accounting and management accounting professional bodies, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and ICAS, dependent on satisfactory completion of certain modules.
Careers and employability
Whether you want to reach the top in an organisation, start your own business or make a difference in the voluntary sector, there are specially designed programmes and activities at Leicester that will support you in gaining the right skills, experiences and exposures you need. Employability is embedded in our courses with all offering a year in industry opportunity. In addition, the School of Business has a dedicated Careers Team who work to make sure you get support to achieve your aspirations.
We work with the Leicester Innovation Hub in launching great ideas and providing dedicated incubation and innovation space, making it easier for both students and companies to utilise innovation support, expertise and facilities. We also have a student entrepreneurship academic lead who provides links with our students and the Innovation Hub. Support is available through the innovation hub not only whilst you study with us but also after you graduate.
Our accounting and finance graduates have gone onto work for employers such as:
- Santander
- PWC
- Virgin Media
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- KPMG
Accreditation
This course holds exemption accreditations with leading global professional bodies.
- CIMA is the professional body of management accountants.
- ICAEW is a world-leading professional membership organisation that promote, develops and supports chartered accountants and students.
- ACCA is the global body for professional accountants.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Reporting
- Professional Skills Development
- Financial Management
- Personal Taxation
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
- Audit and Assurance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.
- EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
- GCSE: Maths at grade B (5) plus English Language at grade C (4).
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall including a minimum of grade 5 in SL Maths, grade 4 in HL Maths or grade 6 in SL Maths Studies if not held at GCSE.
- BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDD, Diploma in Business preferred.
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19700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19700 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Leicester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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