2025/26 entry

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Start date:
September
Study mode:
Full-time
Course duration:
4 years Placement year, 3 years FullTime
Campus:
Mt Pleasant
UCAS Code:
N420
Grades/points required:
BBC-ABB (112-128)

Tuition fees

Home full-time per year
£9,250
International full-time per year
£17,750
Placement year
£1,850
Placement year international
£3,830
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.
General enquiries:
0151 231 5090
courses@ljmu.ac.uk
International admissions
international@ljmu.ac.uk

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Fees and funding

Go abroad

LJMU aims to make international opportunities available to every student. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree at one of our 100+ partner universities across the world. You could also complete a work placement or apply for one of our prestigious worldwide internship programmes. If you wanted to go abroad for a shorter amount of time, you could attend one of our 1-4 week long summer schools.

Our Go Citizen Scheme can help with costs towards volunteering, individual projects or unpaid placements anywhere in the world. With all of these opportunities at your feet, why wouldn’t you take up the chance to go abroad?

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What you will study on this degree

Please see guidance below on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Level 4

Core modules

Introduction to Financial Accounting
20 credits

This module has been designed to provide students with a sound foundation in bookkeeping, financial controls, accounting techniques and financial statements.

Business Mathematics & Statistics
20 credits

This module will enable students to appreciate the role of statistical and mathematical methods in a business environment. It will also introduce students to different data types and approaches required for analysis.

Introduction to Economics
20 credits

This module has been designed to provide students with an introduction to modern economic principles along with developing their understanding of micro and macro economics.

Academic & Professional Awareness
20 credits

This module will equip and prepare students for academic life at university. It will also explore professional skills necessary for future employment.

Introduction to Financial Reporting & Corporate Governance
20 credits

Building on module Introduction to Financial Accounting, this module develops knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of financial accounting, corporate governance and ethics.

Management & Cost Accounting
20 credits

The aim of this module is to develop an introductory knowledge and understanding of the nature and purpose of cost and management accounting information within the organisation.

Level 5

Core modules

Financial Accounting
20 credits

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding to formulate and evaluate financial statements within the context of the existing regulatory framework and to demonstrate awareness of alternative methods of preparing financial statements.

Management Accounting for Decision Making
20 credits

The purpose of the module is to build on the basic management accounting methods used at Level 4 through coverage of a range of further techniques that aid costing, decision-making, planning and control.

Financial Management
20 credits

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding and contextualise key financial objectives of corporate, investment and international finance decision-making within the world's financial markets.

Data Analysis for Accounting and Finance
20 credits

This module has been designed to equip students with the technical skills to be able to accurately perform data modelling using appropriate software.

Developing Employability
20 credits

The aim of this module is to provide students with the practical skills necessary to secure undergraduate work experience placements/summer internships and/or graduate employment within the accounting or finance industry.

Law for Accounting and Finance
20 credits

The module provides an understanding of the legal nature of the limited company and of its constitution; the basic rules for the protection of potential investors; the company law requirements concerning corporate reports and accounts; directors and auditors; the concept of majority rule and minority protection and the corporate insolvency regimes.

Optional Modules

Sandwich Year - Accounting and Finance
120 credits

The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. This extended placement forms a key part of a sandwich degree. All placements need to be assessed and approved prior to commencement in line with the LJMU Placement Learning Code of Practice. The Code of Practice requires students to conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner during the placement - failure to do so may lead to the placement being terminated prematurely. Placements are normally for one calendar year on a full-time basis. Split placements of a shorter duration may be permissible. There is an expectation that a minimum of 1200 hours will be spent in the workplace.

Study Year Abroad - Accounting and Finance
120 credits

The aim is to provide students with an additional year of study at an approved overseas partner that will complement their programme at LJMU. This is an additional year of full-time study at an approved higher education institution. The modules to be studied must be agreed in advance, and must be appropriate for the student's programme of study. Assuming successful completion of this year, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the Faculty Recognition Group. The grade conversion scale to be used will be made available in advance of the year abroad.

Level 6

Core modules

Strategic Management Accounting
20 credits

The purpose of this module is to provide an in-depth understanding of the role of management accounting in relation to the planning, control, decision-making and performance measurement activities of strategic management.

Corporate Finance
20 credits

Building on module Financial Management in Level 5 this module provides an in-depth analysis of a firms financing, liquidity management, distribution and risk management decisions.

Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
20 credits

This module has been designed to expose students to some of the current issues in accounting and finance. It will enable students to critically explore these current themes enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the changing industry.

Advanced Financial Accounting
20 credits

This module covers both advanced accounting techniques and the critical evaluation of accounting theory. These two elements combine to give students a critical perspective on advanced techniques and the ability to suggest alternative approaches.

Optional Modules

Taxation
20 credits

The aim of this module is to give students a sound understanding of the UK tax system.

Auditing & Assurance
20 credits

This module has been designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the audit process and its application in the context of the external regulatory framework and for business control purposes.

Personal Finance
20 credits

The aim of this module is to provide students with a rigorous framework within which to enable them to successfully work in the personal financial industry.

Financial Modelling and Valuation
20 credits

The purpose of this module is to provide an in-depth understanding of the development of the pitch book document used by investment banks when advising client organisations on capital raising, mergers and acquisition transactions.

Course tutors

Our staff are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning

Entry requirements

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Grades/points required from qualifications: BBC-ABB (112-128)

Qualification requirements

GCSEs and equivalents

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

A levels

BBC-ABB
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

BTECs

Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM

Access awards

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points

International Baccalaureate

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical

Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM

Irish awards

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

T levels

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Alternative qualifications considered

​Applicants with Accountancy qualifications will be considered as follows:

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT): Holders of AAT NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Intermediate/ 'Advanced Certificate in Accounting' will be eligible for entry to Level 4 of the programme.

Holders of AAT NVQ/SVQ Level 4 Technician/'Diploma in Accounting' will be considered for 40 RPL credits against relevant Level 4 Accounting modules on the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Holders of the CIMA Advanced Diploma (Managerial level complete; comprising 11 of the 15 CIMA professional exam papers (as of 2010-2011)) will be considered for direct entry to level 6 of the programme.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA):Applicants who have successfully completed the 'Skills' level (comprising 9 of the total of 14 ACCA professional exam papers (as of 2008-9)) will be considered for direct entry to level 6 of the programme. Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

Additional requirements

  • Interview required

    Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to attend interview.

International requirements

  • IELTS

    6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

    https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

Further information

  • DBS, Occupational Health requirements

    Is a DBS check required?

    No

  • Reduced offer scheme

    As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details. 

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Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to a course and facilities if necessary; this may be because such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the university. Where this does happen, the university operates a policy of consultation, advice and support to all enrolled students affected by the proposed change to their course or module.
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