The accountant has become a key player in the provision of management information to enable successful decision-making, planning and control in all types of organisations; public and private sector, within industry and commerce, both in the UK and abroad. Accounting is more than just a computational skill and we intend to develop your ability to analyse and to evaluate real-life situations and effectively communicate your views and opinions.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
Course Details
The course will begin by considering the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance and then continue to develop skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques. It will also develop the interdisciplinary nature of business and integrate accounting with broader subject areas such as economics, law and human resources.
There is also the option to complete a year’s work placement to prepare you for your future career.
The course offers significant exemptions from the main professional body exams including:
We are also delighted to report the Accounting and Finance Division have retained a number of industry accreditations and are commended for being one of only six universities to have their courses accredited by AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Once you graduate you will be able to apply for AAT membership, providing you with a professional qualification to enhance your employability.
The Division has also retained its accreditations from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) and AIA (Association of International Accountants). Representatives from these bodies and visiting speakers from a variety of businesses attend the university regularly. You will be invited and encouraged to attend these useful events and engage in the debates.
Nationwide, MacIntyre Hudson and Mazars are examples of recent visits and are also some of the sponsors who provide prizes at our annual awards ceremony. Local sponsors include Grant Thorntons, Hawsons and Elsby. Elsby are a growing company who will be developing a ‘Young Professionals Networking Platform’ in conjunction with the university in the very near future.
At the Accounting, Finance and Banking Awards 2015, which were incorporated into our Graduation celebrations, £1,000 was given out in prize money to our students. Grant Thorntons, Hawsons Chartered Accountants, McIntyre Hudson and Mazars were amongst the companies sponsoring these awards. Further information about the Accounting, Finance and Banking Awards can be found on our News section of the website.
Methods of Learning
For this course you can expect taught study to be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which usually consist of 14 contact hours per week. We recommend that you spend 20 hours per week in self-directed study time, as a full-time student, or usually seven contact hours and ten hours per week in self-directed study time if you are studying part-time.
Assessments
A wide variety of assessment strategies are used, including examinations, simulations, spreadsheet activities, presentations and group activities.
EU and International Scholarships
We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.
The John Lowe Scholarship provides a £2,000 award to a first year undergraduate studying one of the following courses: BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc…
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…
Entry Requirements
A typical offer would be BBC at A Level or DDM at BTEC. Standard entry requirements apply. In addition, you should hold Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent. We welcome international applicants.
If you have professional qualifications such as AAT (Level 4), IFA, AIA or CAT, you can be considered for direct entry into stage two of the degree.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
For information on how to apply to study with us as an International student, please see our How to apply for International Study page.
Institute Type | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Number of Staff | 1,611 |
Number of Students | 11,984 |
Number of International Students | 1000 |
Graduation Employment Rate | 95% |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 89% |
Academic Programs Offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Mode of Programs Offered | Full time, Part time and Distance |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Average Tuition Fee for International Fee | GBP 12,000 - GBP 15,000 |
Proficiency Test for English Language | IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson PTE |
Financial Aid | Scholarships, Funds and Loans |
For all the prospective candidates for the institute, an estimated cost of living in the UK is as cpmipield below.
The tuition fee varies from one course to another. Following are some of the popular courses along with the tuition cost:
University of Northampton Undergraduate Courses
Course | Fee |
---|---|
BA and BSc Degrees | GBP 12,900 |
BSc Podiatry / BSc Occupational Therapy | GBP 13,900 |
BSc Nursing | GBP 15,750 |
Sandwich / placement Year | GBP 1,000 |
University of Northampton Graduate Courses
Course | Fee |
---|---|
MA or MSc Degrees | GBP 13,750 |
MBA | GBP 14,750 |
Basic list of expenses apart from tuition fee are as follows:
Type of Expenditure | Cost (in GBP, per week) |
---|---|
Accommodation (includes basic facilities) | 130 to 300 |
Food | 36 to 52 |
Mobile phone | 4 to 14 |
Travel | Around 17 |
Books and supplies | Around 11 |
Clothing and personal care | 16 to 26 |
Entertainment | Around 29 |
Basic Admission Requirements
The outcomes of the English proficiency tests taken by all of the international applicants. IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and Pearson PTE are acceptable tests. The minimal IELTS scores needed to get admitted are as follows:
Academic Programs | Minimum Score |
---|---|
Undergraduate | 6.0 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Postgraduate | 6.5 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Research | 7.0 overall and not less than 6.5 in each section |
Additional Requirements
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 :
£ 13,000
Total
£ 13,000