BSc

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Professional accounting foundations with finance insight

Online or on campus

3 years full-time360 creditsEnglish

Overview

Accounting & Finance combines technical competence with strategic financial insight. You will prepare financial statements, analyse costs, and evaluate investment decisions. Campus seminars use real company filings; Excel and accounting software workshops build employability skills. Ethics and governance modules address professional responsibilities expected by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW bodies.

Exam exemptions may be available for ACCA papers F1—F4 subject to performance thresholds.

Who This Program Is For

Students targeting chartered accountancy routes
Analytical learners interested in corporate finance
School leavers seeking finance careers in Edinburgh and London

Faculty spotlight

Professor Helena MacLeod teaches Corporate Finance; Dr. Rachel Innes specialises in audit and governance.

How you can study

Study options & delivery

Online pathway· Flexible remote

Complete your BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance fully online from anywhere in the world with faculty-led modules and flexible scheduling.

On-campus pathway· £3,800 / $4,800/year

Attend seminars and access facilities in person at Frontier Innovation University.

Apply online →Apply for campus →View fee schedule

What You Will Learn

Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP principles
Conduct variance analysis and budgeting for management decisions
Evaluate investment proposals using NPV and IRR methods
Explain professional ethics in accounting practice

Curriculum

Year 1

Code	Course	Credits
ACC101	Financial Accounting Financial Accounting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Financial Accounting Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC102	Management Accounting Management Accounting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Management Accounting Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC103	Business Law for Accountants Business Law for Accountants — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Business Law for Accountants Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC104	Economics for Finance Economics for Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Economics for Finance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20

Year 2

Code	Course	Credits
ACC201	Corporate Reporting Corporate Reporting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Corporate Reporting Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC202	Audit & Assurance Audit & Assurance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Audit & Assurance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC203	Corporate Finance Corporate Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Corporate Finance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC204	Taxation Principles Taxation Principles — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Taxation Principles Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20

Year 3

Code	Course	Credits
ACC301	Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Advanced Financial Management Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC302	Governance & Ethics Governance & Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Governance & Ethics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
ACC303	Honours Project Honours Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Honours Project Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	40

Code

Course

Credits

ACC301

Advanced Financial Management

Advanced Financial Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Advanced Financial Management
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

ACC302

Governance & Ethics

Governance & Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Governance & Ethics
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

ACC303

Honours Project

Honours Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Honours Project
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Career Paths

Trainee Accountant
Audit Assistant
Financial Analyst
Tax Assistant
Further Study (MSc Finance)

Program Highlights

ACCA/CIMA alignment for foundational papers
Excel and Sage workshops in the Finance Lab
Employer talks from Big Four and mid-tier firms
Pathway to MSc Finance & Investment

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

A-levels BBB (or equivalent) in relevant subjects, or an Access to HE Diploma with Merit profile
International Baccalaureate 28 points, or high school diploma with GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

Documents

Personal statement (400—600 words) explaining your academic interests and career goals
One academic reference from a teacher, tutor, or school counsellor

Research & interview

Optional: portfolio or interview for creative and professional programmes

Programme questions

How long is the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance?

The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Frontier. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Online awards at Frontier Innovation University are published at about $600–$900 in total, paid by semester ($200–$400) after you accept an offer. The online application fee is $0. Exam and administrative charges may apply. See Fees for the current table.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Frontier Innovation University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@frontuni.com.

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