One of only a few courses in London that’s accredited by six accountancy bodies, the course provides exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia and IFA (provided you select the appropriate option modules) and will fast-track you on a path to becoming a qualified accountant. The qualification will open up a career in virtually any business or organisation in the private, public or voluntary sectors.
It will also enable you to gain employment in the financial services industry because it provides a thorough overview of financial markets, financial reporting requirements and the regulatory framework of accounting. You’ll receive a solid grounding in core accounting disciplines and the course has a strong emphasis on preparing you directly for the world of work.
Your future career
A UEL degree in accounting and finance will leave you in an excellent position to gain work in a variety of business sectors.
Some students choose to continue their studies with a relevant postgraduate degree, such as the MSc International Accounting & Finance, MSc Professional Accounting, MSc Financial Management or MSc Risk Management. Please note that we also offer an integrated Master's version of this course - MAccFin (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Others obtain employment and go on to achieve their ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA Australia, IFA or AIA qualifications while working.
The kind of roles that you can expect to be open to you after graduation include:
• Financial accountant
• Management accountant
• Budget controller
• Tax advisor
• Internal or external auditor.
In addition to large accounting and consultancy firms, other financial services institutions such as banks, building societies and insurance companies are in the market for well-qualified, ambitious accounting and finance graduates.
This degree will also leave your well placed to find employment in any other commercial sector, from retail and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and utilities. You could also work for a charity or in the public sector.
If you’d like to start your own business, you can make use of our Knowledge Dock business incubation space, providing office accommodation, IT and access to business advisers and mentors.
Whatever path you take, our Careers and Student Employability team will provide practical help – and you can use their services even after you’ve graduated.
We also run a dedicated employability programme for business and law students, called Employ. It includes employability workshops, skills training sessions, guest speaker events, voluntary work, student ambassador roles and work experience opportunities.
Advanced entry
If you have one of the following, you may be considered for entry with Advanced Standing
Undergraduate degree courses
To study for an undergraduate degree, you are normally required to have completed the SSC (Year 10) with good grades and HSC (Year 12) with 60% or above.
Undergraduate standard requirements
The English language entry requirement for undergraduate (Bachelor's) course is a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or 6, or equivalent, depending on the course and year or level of entry. The specific requirements for your chosen course, including individual component scores, will be outlined as one of the academic conditions if you are made an offer.
Application Portal | Direct from the international page of the school website or via UCAS |
Application Fee | UCAS applicants pay 20 GBP to 26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Mode of Payment | Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card |
Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
Intake Seasons | September and March |
Work Experience | Work experience not required but optional for some courses |
Financial aid | Discounts and scholarships |
The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students
Study Level and Course | Tuition fees Per Annum (GBP) |
---|---|
Undergraduate courses | 12,700 |
Postgraduate courses | 12,700 (M Arch Architecture only) |
2 Year Master's with industrial placement | 13,920 + (placement fee of 3,500 GBP) |
2 Year Master's with industrial placement (Professional services) | 13,680 + (placement fee of 2,000 GBP) |
MBA | 15,000 |
MBA with Placement | 15,000 + (placement fee of 3,-000 GBP) |
The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:
Fees | Undergraduate (GBP) | Postgraduate (GBP) |
---|---|---|
Tuition | 12,700 | 12,700 – 18,000 |
Living Cost (Accommodation, Medical Insurance, Meal, Books, etc) | 15,180 (1,265 per month) | 15,180 (1,265 per month) |
Total | 27,880 | 27,880 – 33,180 |
Note: The cost stated above is just an estimate as the actual cost of living depends on the lifestyle of the students.
International students offered admission are required to pay tuition fee deposit. The deposits are:
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 11,880
Total
£ 11,880