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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Enter the accounting and finance world with confidence as you gain key financial reporting and management accounting skills. Accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, this online degree will help you make informed decisions in real business situations.

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Time investment: 3 years full-time

Location: Online

Cost: £20,865

Language: English

About this degree

Get qualified in the field of accounting and finance

Are you ready to become a valuable asset in accounting and finance? This online degree from Arden University will equip you with the technical skills to achieve your career goals.

You’ll gain the modern and forward-facing skills needed in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector as well as in areas such as Fintech and blockchain.

Develop real-world accounting skills to advance in your career

Throughout the degree, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice. This will ensure you gain real-world skills to make sound investment decisions and become well-versed in modern finance before you even graduate.

What’s more, you’ll have access to Bloomberg Financial Markets and advanced statistical software to gain valuable insights into what it’s really like to work in finance. The content is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW. The CFA also approved this course.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arden University

Arden University has a proud heritage in providing flexible and accessible higher education. We’ve grown and evolved from our beginnings in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for universities across Britain, to offer a new kind of learning experience, providing both online and blended learning degree courses that meet the changing needs of modern life.

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Learning outcomes

An in-depth knowledge of modern business and finance with real-world applications

Becoming prepared for Industry 4.0 by understanding the role and scope of technology in accounting and finance, including Fintech, blockchain, AI, and cloud computing

Understanding the sector from a strategic, management, and investment perspective, covering international finance, financial technology and management, and more

Using advanced computer software to analyse financial data and make robust forecasts, including SPSS, STATA, EViews, and MATLAB

Writing and interpreting financial statements, and monitoring, controlling, and planning for the ongoing success of an organisation

Experience in commonly used industry practices, including consultancy reports, investor memos, and management of equity portfolios

Hands-on experience with Bloomberg Financial Markets, one of the most cutting-edge and widely used platforms in finance

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Additional information

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent, including mathematics.

For students whose prior education was not taught in English, you'll need to demonstrate your proficiency through: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.