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Course Overview

Your study of accounting, finance or economics will provide you with knowledge and skills that are valuable to employers, both in terms of directly relevant technical skills in addition to broader soft skills, such as:

  • Analytical skills: synthesis and interpretation of large data sets; identification of trends, errors, inaccuracies etc.
  • Close attention to detail
  • Strong written skills and ability to write documents such as clear and concise formal reports
  • Logical thinking
  • Commercial awareness
  • Problem-solving skills.

Key Features

  • Careers' advice is embedded throughout. Meet potential future employers at accountancy-specific careers events and explore where your career might take you. Join the Devon Chamber ROOTS scheme and receive training and professional mentoring, as well as invitations to top networking events.
  • You will develop proficiency in key skills such as reflection, evaluation and group work. These skills will improve your academic performance, develop your ability to communicate, enhance your employment prospects and equip you for lifelong learning.
  • The embedded use of spreadsheet software throughout the course allows you to gain important employability skills so that you can demonstrate your value to businesses immediately. 
  • Learn about global stock markets in our Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite. Complete an optional online Bloomberg course awarded by the Bloomberg Institute allowing students to add this onto their CV and be provided with a certificate of completion.

Career Opportunities

Accounting, finance, and economics degrees offer a broad range of career opportunities.

Whichever of the above subject areas you’ve studied, it’s worth remembering that many different types of business may be open to you as a future workplace. For example, you could choose to work for a large accountancy or finance firm as well as having the option to work in a small- or medium-sized business, that may function in a completely different sector, in accountancy or finance-related role. Similarly, the knowledge gained during your economics degree would give you options such as working in Analytical roles across a range of industries and sectors. Other job options that relate directly to these degrees include:

  • Chartered accountant
  • Data analyst
  • Economist
  • External auditor
  • Risk Manager
  • Stockbroker

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

104 - 120

A level: 104-120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. This course considers general studies.

BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject.

BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

Access: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.

IB: 26 - 30 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level.
English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4   Standard Level = 5

All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above.

Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don’t worry you may be eligible for a foundation year to prepare you for possible entry onto this course for the following year.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250     
International Fee: £14200   
Part time (Home) Fee: £770        


This information was accurate on : 17/04/2021
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