Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up) University of Portsmouth
Course Information
Description
This Degree programme brings together the twin disciplines of Accounting and Finance and is suitable for students seeking to pursue a career in Accountancy or Financial Services sectors.
Professional Accreditations
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)1
Receive exemptions for up to 9 exams (3 Applied Knowledge and 6 Applied Skills exams)
Students can take the ACCA Professional papers directly while studying, so that they can graduate with both a Degree and ACCA-Affiliate title.2
Students who completed ACCA Fundamental Skills papers may apply for module exemption (subject to approval by the University). - Accredited by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)1
Receive exemptions3 for up to 5 modules with the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Foundation Programme - Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)1
Receive exemptions for up to 7 modules for the ICAEW qualification - Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)1
Receive exemptions from some professional examinations through the Accredited Degree Accelerated route
Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute.
1Exemptions granted will be subject to accrediting professional bodies’ sole discretion at any time.
2During their programme of study, students can skip the ACCA Fundamental level and take the ACCA Professional papers directly. Subject to Conditional Exemptions (CE) Pathway approval from ACCA.
3Foundation Programme Module Exemption Fees are waived for Candidates with Accredited degrees.
Entry Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- When required, work experience will apply as part of the admissions process. Applicants seeking recognition of experiential learning are required to provide a portfolio of evidence in accordance with the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning policies and practices. Any assessment on work experience and decisions on related admissions will be conducted by the University and will, where appropriate, lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of the University Credit.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
This programme has been designed to comply with the requirements of the major accounting firms with a relevant and career-focused syllabus.
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles:
- Accounting Associate/Executive
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Assistant Associate/Manager
- Finance Manager/Controller
- Financial Planning and Analyst Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Management Accountant
Modules
Core Modules
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Accounting Packages and Systems
- Business Law
- Taxation
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Advanced Global Financial Management
- Financial Investment Project
- Independent Study Project
- Auditing
The Business Law and Taxation modules are also taught in Singapore context, so you can apply the knowledge readily in Singapore, without the need for any conversion programmes, which can save you a lot of hassle, time and money.
Delivery Method
Each term is a 12-week period covering 2 units of study. Each unit is provided with 28 hours of academic induction/seminar sessions after office hours in the evening and/or over weekends/public holidays.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.