Study Year Abroad

Placement Year

Optional Study Year

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 24 IB Diploma Points</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 24 IB Diploma Points</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>. Offerings: All

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

Mature and non-standard applicants may be invited to attend interview Offerings: All

​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 &amp; 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.

​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 &amp; 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. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 72 UCAS points in a related subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 72 UCAS points in a related subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 24 Merits and 21 Passes, or any other combination that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 24 Merits and 21 Passes, or any other combination that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

DDD - CDD (72 - 80) Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: DDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: DDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 72 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 72 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Through independent research, find and select appropriate information from a variety of sources.

Apply specific IT software packages relevant for accounting and finance.

Explain the legal, social and economic environment underpinning the subject areas.

Participate effectively in a group and make group presentations.

Critically assess accounting and finance theory and practice in the context of the social, economic and political environment.

Critically evaluate, analyse and interpret complex technical data.

Make decisions based on complex technical data.

Manage time effectively, plan and prioritise work, and meet deadlines.

Apply the Regulatory Framework of Accounting to various situations.

Develop rational and cogent arguments concerning complex accounting/financial situations.

Identify and use current research in technical and theoretical areas of accounting and finance.

Identify and apply decision making tools to review organisational performance.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in manners appropriate to the target audience.

Explain the theory underpinning accounting and finance.

Apply basic and more complex accounting techniques in both financial and management accounting.

 Apply basic quantitative techniques and statistical analysis.

Apply decision-making techniques in the corporate environment with regard to investment appraisal, risk management and financial structure.

Course Catalogue

Accounting and Finance - 40089 - BSc (Hons) (Fnd)