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Awarding Institution

University of Huddersfield

Final Award

BA(Hons) Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Teaching Institution

University of Huddersfield

School

Huddersfield Business School

Department

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Subject Benchmark Statement

UG Accounting (2019)

Date of Programme Specification Approval

2025-03-05

Version Number

2024.03

Educational Aims of the Course

The main educational aims of the programme are:                                                     To equip students with an understanding of the integral role of accountancy in global organisations and society. To enable students to develop the qualities and skills relevant to employment in accountancy and other business and finance related occupations.  To equip students with … For more content click the Read More button below. To enable students to have deductive, analytical and critical thinking skills. To enable students to have good communications skills, including group working and formal presentations

Course Offering(s)

Full Time

Full Time - January

Full Time - September

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of specific areas and international developments in the field of accountancy. (H)
2.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of alternative theories and approaches in relation to accountancy. (H)
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of business contexts within which accountancy operates. (H)
4.
Identify the users of financial information, from within and without organisations, and prepare financial statements and other reports suitable for presentation thereto. (H)
5.
Critically analyse and evaluate academic literature, evidence, arguments and assumptions, in order to reach sound judgements and communicate effectively appropriate and effective proposed courses of action. (H)
6.
Evaluate the appropriateness of different sources of information and different approaches to solving problems. (H)
7.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (H)
8.
Effective use of communications and information technology (H)
9.
Effective independent and self managed learning (H)
10.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others. (H)
11.
Identify, collect and work with information provided in numerical or statistical form. (H)

Interim Award

Bachelor of Arts

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

An induction programme will be held at the beginning of the course to orientate the students towards studying in at final level in an HE context.  A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be used to achieve the outcomes specified in Section 12. These will include, for example, lectures, … For more content click the Read More button below. Assessment will similarly vary depending on module focus and outcomes and may include the following: unseen examinations, oral presentations, individual or group essays or reports, case studies, peer assessment, individual reflective learning portfolios, time constrained assignments, and projects. Formative assessment will be incorporated to allow students to gain self, peer and/or tutor feedback on their work before formal summative assessment takes place. Personal Development Planning (PDP) is integrated into all levels of the programme.  Learning Development components are embedded within core modules within the programme with additional support from the Academic Librarian.  Full use is made of the University’s Careers and Employment Services to develop students’ career related development.  The PDP process will be supported via the personal tutor system. To record and audit PDP, students will be encouraged to develop a portfolio of their development using an appropriate system (e.g. within the University VLE). 

Support for Students and their Learning

  • Course Handbook, updated annually, which gives all relevant information about the course, and included the key regulations and advice on the presentation of written work.
  • Module Handbook and the University VLE presence for each taught module.
  • Induction programme for new students.
  • Year and Personal Tutors.
  • All students have access to PDP through regular meetings with their Personal Tutors and the modules.
  • The course will make any necessary adjustments to ensure that disabled students receive fair and equal treatment.

Criteria for Admission

The University’s policy for Admissions is outlined in the Regulations for taught students - University of Huddersfield

In addition to the standard University requirements, candidates must meet the following criteria for admission. 

A candidate is expected to offer the equivalent of a BTEC Higher National Diploma in the accountancy/finance area for International Accountancy.

For Business Accounting a candidate is expected to offer the equivalent of a BTEC Higher National Diploma in a business area.

Overseas applicants and applicants from EU countries whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. This requirement will normally be met by a TOEFL minimum score of 550, and IELTS minimum score of 6, or equivalent.

Entry qualification from outside the UK should meet the equivalent of 240 credits (120 ECTS) and The National Academic Recognition Information Centre can provide information on the comparability of these.

Applicants holding professional accountancy examination passes (or exemptions) may apply to the programme. Equivalence to 240 credits (120 ECTS) being obtained would need to be demonstrated; for example, holders of nine papers of the Association of International Accountants (AIA) professional qualification (or equivalent from other professional accountancy bodies), which must include Management Accounting 2 would be equivalent qualifications for entry to International Accountancy route.   Entry to Business Accounting requires for example, nine papers from AIA or equivalent from other professional accountancy bodies.

 

Please note

University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.

Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.

Indicators of Quality and Standards

Full details of the methods of evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook.  This can be viewed online at:

http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/

Further information about the University of Huddersfield can be found on the website: www.hud.ac.uk