BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

The University of Birmingham

Subject: Accounting |

Location: Edgbaston campus |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 3 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Not available

Year abroad: Not available

Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

76%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 155 students (68% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 260 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

80%

Degree or higher qualification

Different higher education qualification

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 115 students

More than 240

224 – 239

208 – 223

192 – 207

176 – 191

160 – 175

16%

144 – 159

26%

128 – 143

37%

112 – 127

96 – 111

80 – 95

64 – 79

48 – 63

Less than 48

A year on the course

98%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 200 students

Are still studying

98%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

Have left without a qualification

Professional accreditation

Accredited by CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams. Find out more

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Find out more

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Find out more

Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Find out more

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus. Find out more

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Find out more

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Find out more

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Find out more

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Find out more

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Accounting courses

For graduates from The University of Birmingham

After 15 months

£24,000

Range: £22,000 — £29,000

Data from 40 people (60% of those asked)

After 3 years

£28,000

Range: £22,000 — £34,500

Data from 130 people

After 5 years

£38,000

Range: £28,500 — £48,000

Data from 125 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

93%

"of the students go on to work and / or study"

Data from 55 students (66% of those asked)

Now working

63%

Doing further study

Working and studying

25%

Unemployed – previously working or studying

Unemployed – not employed since graduation

Other

Occupation types 15 months after the course

65%

"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."

Data from 45 students (65% of those asked)

65% In highly skilled work

45%

Finance Professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Business and public service associate professionals

Legal professionals

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

30% In other work

15%

Administrative occupations

Sales occupations

Elementary occupations

Skilled trades occupations

Customer service occupations

5% In unknown work

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

80%

"of graduates find their current work meaningful."

Data from 30 students (65% of those asked)

Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.

Future My current work fits with my future plans.

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