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Introduction to Accounting (ACF4001)
This module gives you an introduction to accounting. It focuses on the double entry bookkeeping system and how transactions are recorded in businesses. You will learn how to record transactions and events, formulate a trial balance, create basic financial statements and interpret financial information using ratio analysis.
Principles of Economics and Finance (ECN4001)
This module provides an introduction to core principles of both economics and finance. It explores some basic concepts and techniques involved in economic and financial analysis at an introductory level and considers the relevance of economics and finance to broad areas such as business decision-making and risk management.
Business Law (LAW407)
This module will introduce you to the legal framework and key areas of law which affect business, including basic principles of contract and tort; company law; the impact of criminal law on business and professional services; and the impact of law in the professional content, such as for example, key elements of employment law and the protection of information.
Business Data, Decisions and Behaviour (ECN4005)
The module introduces the area of data analytics and the role of data in business decision making. You will explore the use of accounting, economic and financial data and common decision making/analytical frameworks in informing business decisions. You will go on to examine major themes of management decision making (i.e. processes, models and analytical methods) and basic statistical analysis in the context of supporting and informing a number of key business decisions (e.g. pricing, investment).
Management Accounting (ACF5001)
This module provides you with a comprehensive coverage of management accounting. You will study areas such as budgeting, costing and variance analysis before progressing onto strategic management accounting, financial planning and control in modern organisations.
Financial Accounting and Reporting (ACF5004)
This module explores the presentation and interpretation of an organisation's financial statements, including consideration of the UK financial reporting regulatory framework and current reporting issues. Further financial reporting topics such as accounting for foreign currency transactions and accounting for business combinations will be covered. Students will also explore current developments in financial and non-financial reporting.
Careers and Professional Development (PBS500CPD)
This module is aimed at enhancing students employability skills and knowledge especially those who will be undertaking an industrial placement in the third year of their degree. It is designed to build on skills learned in Stage 1 and helps students in their search for a placement, and in their preparation for the placement itself.
Financial Institutions and Markets (ACF5002)
This module deals with financial markets, instruments, and institutions. You will examine the bond market, the stock market and the foreign exchange market and explore investment banking and mutual funds.
Taxation (ACF5003)
The module introduces you to the UK tax system, providing you with the necessary technical skills and underpinning knowledge to be able to prepare tax computations for UK companies and individuals. Alongside the technical focus, you will explore the principles and rationale behind the functions of the tax system and discuss current issues in taxation.
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Business (PBS5001C)
Through this module you can select from a choice of topics related to the big challenges business and society are facing today. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy.
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Supply Chains for Global Trade (PBS5002C)
In this module, you will be challenged to evaluate the sustainability of the globalised business world. You will assess conflicting viewpoints and present balanced arguments for the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the supply chains that support global trade.
The Challenge Module: Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action (PBS5003C)
Through this module you can develop an understanding of the big challenges business and society are facing today, in the context of entrepreneurship. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy and will be informed by established business theories. You will develop and reflect on a business idea which has sustainability at its core.
Academic Skills for International Direct Entry Second Year Students (DEAS200)
The short, not for credit module will teach academic skills (including, but not limited to, time management, groupwork, information literacy and some basic critical thinking) to second year IDES. It is based in the middle of the first term.
Placement Year (PBS600PLC)
The placement year consists of an extended period of appropriate professional experience in a business or organisation. It allows the student to gain relevant experience to consolidate their studies and prepare for final stage study and employment after graduation. Students on BA International Business may also or alternatively undertake a study placement at an approved partner institution.
Business Research (ACF6001)
In this module you will carry out empirical research of an accounting or finance related topic using appropriate analytical and statistical techniques.
Corporate Financial Management (ACF6005)
This module is a study of corporate financial management, including: investment appraisal, financing decisions, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and multinational financial management.
Credit Management: Theory and Practice (ACF6006)
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to manage trade, consumer and export credit, exploring the economic importance of credit and the contribution it can make as a competitive device to add value to organisations.
Continued Careers and Professional Development (PBS600CPD)
The Continued Career and Professional Development module is a development scheme designed to enhance students’ employability and builds on the stage 2 module. The stage 3 module focuses on providing students with information on graduate options and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for articulating and recording achievement and applying for graduate positions. The module also includes a number of workshops and events designed to develop students’ skills and knowledge, with the purpose of filling gaps in their CV’s and enhancing their employability.
Investment Management (ACF6008)
In this module, you will develop a broad understanding of the portfolio management with the focus on portfolio building and evaluation, portfolio risk and diversification. You will explore portfolio concepts such as: investors risk aversion, efficient frontier, capital asset pricing model. In addition, you will learn and discuss market efficiency, behavioural finance and fintech.
Auditing (ACF6003)
In this module, you will consider and discuss the need for audit in society as well as the views of those critical of today’s audit function. Studying auditing scandals will help you to understand and appreciate not only the challenges faced by the auditing profession but also how current auditing standards and regulation has been developed. You will learn how to audit through studying the theory behind the audit process and then how to apply the theory using practical examples.
Financial Modelling (ACF6004)
The module covers financial modelling for bonds and rates, equities, currencies and options. While analysing and modelling each category of securities with specific and pertinent approaches, it stresses the underlying principles governing all valuation processes. The module also equips the students with the skills to use software, such as Excel, for implementing models and perform analysis.
Academic Skills for International Direct Entry Final Year Students (DEAS300)
This module focuses on the study skills required for the study of business in UK HE for international direct entry final year students, it provides generic skills for students who are new to UK HE, such as information literacy, criticality, different types of assessment, assignment briefs, preparation and planning, and marking rubrics.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
UCAS tariff
112 - 128
Student | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £16,300 | £17,100 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
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International progression routes
Our graduates talk about their current roles and their time studying at Plymouth.
Hannah
Graduate Hannah explains how studying BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Plymouth prepared her for a future in taxation.
Ryan
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance graduate Ryan talks about his role working for Haas Formula 1 and his time studying at Plymouth.
Sabina
University of Plymouth was the perfect location for international student Sabina.
?Committed to social, economic and environmental responsibility
?Supporting the internationally recognised focus on sustainability and social purpose of the University
?Leading business ready graduates onto a successful career and happy life
?Supporting graduates to make informed choices based on current economic and market trends
?Building students resilience and confidence
?Promoting practical skills development