Bachelor in Accounting - Grado en Contabilidad

This course will give you specialist knowledge of accounting, as well as professional, intellectual, and interpersonal skills sought by employers. You will gain expertise in areas of business tax and auditing, financial reporting, and corporate finance.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent .

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Gain a comprehensive overview of the sector in your first year with the flexibility to transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance at the end of the year
Meet industry-leading practitioners and professionals through guest lectures, seminars and assessment activities
Compete in the IBM Challenge through a series of simulated business exercises, allowing you to develop your employability and meet potential employers
Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
87% of our graduates are working or studying fifteen months after graduating.

Year 1

Core units:
Law for Accounting & Finance
Economics for Accounting & Finance
Introduction to Accounting
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Financial Markets
Business Context

Year 2

Core units:
Management Accounting
Business Tax Planning
Financial Reporting
Audit & Control
Accounting Information Systems
Corporate Financial Management

Placement year:
You may choose to complete an optional (minimum) 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Final year:

Core units:
Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice
Contemporary Issues in Accounting & Finance Research
Perspectives on Business Strategy

Option units (choose two):
Advanced Management Accounting
Company Study
Business Taxation
Financial Regulation
Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Reporting
International Taxation
Research Study

Graduates work for a broad spectrum of organisations, taking up roles such as:

Account Officer
Business Development Adviser
Accountant or Finance Executive
Business Analyst
Capital Management Analyst
Audit Associate.