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  • Accounting (BSc) (Part-time)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Most modules are assessed by an unseen formal examination and coursework.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week (part-time).
      • One–two evenings per week (decelerated).
      • October–June.
  • Duration
      • Four years part-time.
      • Six years decelerated part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Applicants under 21 require a minimum of three A-levels BCC or equivalent to 260 tariff points. International Baccalaureate 26.
      • All other students may be admitted as mature students based on their qualifications, skills, or relevant experience which may include: any Level 3 qualification (such as A-level or Access to HE Diploma, NVQ Level 3 etc); relevant work experience
      • Applicants will normally be expected to have grade C GSCE-level English and maths. Applicants who do not hold this level of qualification may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises maths and English. This audit assesses an applicants potential to cope with and benefit from a particular programme of study.
      • Some applicants may be advised to take the Certificate of Higher Education in Management or Certificate of Higher Education in Higher Education Introductory Studies (Business Pathway) or any Access to HE course or equivalent at a further education college before reapplying.
      • English language requirements for non-native speakers should be equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures, tutorials and seminars.



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Accounting (BSc) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry

Accounting demands a range of transferable skills, including quantitative, analytical and decision-making skills, and perceptive abilities. You will develop a good understanding of accounting and the environment in which it operates, and the ability to apply a wide range of accounting skills and competencies – from preparing financial statements to interpreting complex material and relating theory to practice. What’s more, you will learn supervisory and management skills that will give you the confidence to take on more challenges in the workplace. 

This course is also available for full-time evening study.

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  • Further study opportunities

    • We offer a wide range of Master's programmes in management. Download a copy of our progression routes to find out more.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in accountancy, finance and management in a variety of settings.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Further details

    • Who will this course particularly appeal to?

      The BSc Accounting attracts students from both the public and private sectors, including administrators, clerical workers and managers, as well as the self-employed. Because it is taught entirely by evening study, you are able to combine academic studies with daytime commitments.

      With the majority of our students working or caring for a family full-time, you will be learning with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range of experiences. This creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Our tutorial/seminar sessions give you a chance to interact with your peers and develop insights into analysing and interpreting a wide and varied subject matter.

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  • Key information set

    • Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).

      Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.

      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.

      Years of study:
      The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.