Newcastle University

Accounting and Finance BA Honours
UCAS Code: N400 (3 Years)

• Course Overview
• Modules
• Entry Requirements
• Careers
• Finance

This professionally accredited degree is focused on the core disciplines of:

• financial accounting
• management accounting
• finance

Although many graduates go on to train as chartered accountants, the degree can also lead to a wide choice of career options, such as finance or general management.

Professional accreditation

We have structured this degree to ensure that exemptions are available from some of the professional exams for the:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW)
• Association of International Accountants (AIA)

These exemptions apply to particular modules. See the Business School website for more information.

Quality and ranking

Accounting and Finance at Newcastle is highly regarded, ranking in the top 10 UK universities in The Complete University Guide 2013.

Teaching and assessment

Research provides the foundation for teaching at all levels in Newcastle University Business School. This ensures that your study material reflects current accounting practice. Our research expertise is reflected in your choice of modules, particularly in the later Stages of your degree.

Modules are taught by a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. In a typical week most students will have eight to 16 hours of lectures and two to six hours of seminars, tutorials, and workshops. Optional help sessions and online self-study software programmes are also available. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

Assessment methods used include course work, individual and group presentations, online assessment, and dissertations. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.

Industry links

Newcastle University Business School has excellent links with accounting organisations and professional bodies. Each year we award prizes, sponsored by major firms and professional bodies, to outstanding students to commend their dedication. We also regularly welcome guest speakers from industry.

Newcastle University Business School

As a student in Newcastle University Business School you will have access to teaching, learning and computing facilities in our brand new, state-of-the-art building within Newcastle's emerging business district. Take a virtual tour of our new building on our Business School website.

All Business School students have access to specialist careers support from our award-winning Careers Service, and career management sessions with our dedicated Business School careers adviser. The Business School also runs an annual career development week to give you an insight into possible career options and to help you to start thinking about your future.

We encourage all of our students to gain work experience while studying with us. This could be on a full-time, part-time, or voluntary basis. The Business School's Placement Officer will support you in your search for a work placement. Other opportunities for you to boost your personal and professional skills during your studies include:

• Business School summer internship scheme
• Peer mentoring scheme to help international students settle in to life at Newcastle

You will be part of a global community in the Business School, with staff and students representing 69 different countries. You will also have the chance to have a say in how the Business School is run through initiatives such as the Board of Students.