Qualify quicker; accelerate your studies and obtain your accredited accounting and finance degree in just two years.
DURATION: 2-YEARS | IN-PERSON | LONDON
Full time: £11,750 | Funding available
Qualify quicker; accelerate your studies and obtain your accredited accounting and finance degree in just two years.
DURATION: 2-YEARS | IN-PERSON | LONDON
Full time: £11,750 | Funding available
Apply now to start in October 2026
2 years
Full-time, Lectures, seminars and workshops 3 days per week
October
Birkbeck, University of London
Home: £11,750
Taught at our Central London campus
AF02
112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
I enjoy everything I learn on my Accounting and Finance course. It feels like every day I am learning something new and building my confidence. When you ask for help, you immediately get the support you need. I haven’t missed a single lesson, because I just enjoy being here.
Each module is worth 30 credits and all Level 4 modules are mandatory. There are four Level 4 modules and you will complete two modules in your first term of year 1, and two in your second term of Year 1.
This module explores the fundamentals of the modern business and economic environment that organisation operate in so that you can appreciate the challenges they may face. We’ll cover the various types of business organisations, their structures and functions, key stakeholders, governance, external environmental factors, organisational culture, and ethical behaviours. You’ll learn how accounting and reporting systems play a crucial role in solving real business problems, and uncover IT-related solutions for efficient management and internal control.
The concepts and analytical tools covered in this module not only provide a thorough understanding of economic issues but also stimulate your reasoning and conceptual awareness.
| Written assignment | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts and theories that you can apply to a range of financial accounting matters. You’ll learn the regulatory and conceptual framework that underpins financial accounting, as well as the techniques and skills required to prepare essential financial statements. We’ll focus on three key statements:
By the end of this module, you will possess the tools needed to analyse and interpret financial information accurately and have a solid foundation in financial accounting, enabling you to apply your skills to real-world scenarios and make informed decisions.
| Portfolio | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
In this module, we’ll explore management accounting, providing you with a deep understanding of the role and importance of cost and management accounting techniques in modern business. You’ll learn how to apply these techniques to support management in planning, measuring, controlling, and monitoring business performance in a variety of contexts.
We’ll also consider the importance of cost determination, pricing, and volume measures for global organisations, and you’ll gain insight into resource allocation and how to maximise benefits for the organisation. By the end of this module, you’ll have the skills and knowledge you need to evaluate business performance and make informed decisions that drive success.
| Group project | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Business transactions and commercial entities are frequently compounded by the principles of law and ethics. The fundamental principles that underpin financial law and governance are examined in this module which will enable you to understand the management, administration, and regulation of a company. How these issues impact the duties of directors and company meetings and resolutions will also be considered providing you with an understanding of the legal aspects of corporate governance.
| Written assignment | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Each module is worth 30 credits and all Level 5 modules are mandatory. There are four Level 5 modules and you will complete two modules in Term 3 of Year 1, and two modules in Term 1 of Year 2.
This module will help you to develop expertise in applying quantitative techniques to the study and practice of accounting and finance. This module takes place in a practical operational context where you can apply accounting techniques acquired in earlier modules of study. You will also be able to critique the frameworks relating to the design and operation of an integrated accounting system.
| In-class test | 50% |
| Coursework | 50% |
You’ll apply accounting standards and theoretical frameworks to prepare financial statements for entities, including groups, which conform to international accounting standards in the Financial Reporting and Practice module. You will critically discuss and apply conceptual and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting, prepare and present financial statements, account for business combinations and critically analyse and interpret financial reports of businesses.
At the end of this module, you will be able to prepare consolidated financial statements of a group, consisting of subsidiaries and associated companies after adjusting for fair value, unrealised profits, intra-group balances, pre and post-acquisition, non-controlling interest, and goodwill in accordance with local and international standards.
| Portfolio | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
The UK taxation system’s impact on individuals and businesses, as well its conceptual and computational principles are examined in this module. Covering the principles of UK tax law and practice, including the overall function and purpose of taxation in a modern economy, the obligations of individuals and corporations and the computation of tax liabilities are all considered. You will also be introduced to tax planning and the taxation principles of VAT and IHT.
| Case study | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Financial management requires you to understand corporate financial strategy and analyse strategic financial information in order to make financial decisions and carry out core finance functions. This module will empower you to understand financial decisions the context of corporate businesses’ tactical need for survival and to dissect the four key financial management decisions of investing, financing, asset management and dividend policy.
| Portfolio | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Each module is worth 30 credits. There are two core modules – Auditing in Context and Performance Management and Control.
You will also complete two optional modules. The list of optional modules is as follows:
International Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
Accounting and Finance Internship (Not available to International students)
Accounting and Finance Research Project
Independent Study module
All optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student demand. Students must take at least one of International Finance; and Mergers & Acquisitions as an optional module.
How to conduct audits, both internal and external, that conform to professional regulatory frameworks and their usefulness to society generally are considered in this module. At the end of this module, you should be able to identify and describe the systems, processes and principles which seek to ensure that internal and external auditing promote good corporate governance and achieve corporate objectives.
| Case study | 60% |
| Final examination | 40% |
There are a multitude of strategic factors that affect an international organisation’s operations. Multinational financial management relies on your ability to assess the current global business environment and design appropriate international finance management strategies. You will develop a greater understanding of multinational financial arrangements on this module and, through the interpretation, uses, and analysis of strategic financial information, examine the strategic reasons for the existence of multinationals.
You can also take this module in Term 2 if you would prefer.
| Group project | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Mergers and acquisitions demonstrate the amalgamation of many corporate finance concepts and techniques such as valuation, to practical and active developments in the corporate business world. In this module you will consider mergers and acquisitions phenomenon from various angles: strategic, financial, public policy. You will also identify and assess key factors that explain the success or failure of companies, as well as gain practical insights through case studies into the workings of investment bankers, financial professionals, and management in the formulation of Financial Restructuring & Reorganisation Policy.
You can also take this module in Term 2 if you would prefer.
| Group project | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Businesses need to manage and be aware of environmental, behavioural and organisational factors in order to navigate financial risk factors and ensure business survival, total quality management, and prosperity. Finance Managers’ professional judgements can help businesses to achieve these goals by applying relevant knowledge and skills to strategic planning.
This module explores how to select and apply strategic managerial accounting techniques and approaches to different contexts contributes to the evaluation of the performance of an organisation and its strategic development. In considering these approaches, you will learn how to prepare and interpret financial information for management, contribute to budgetary planning, monitoring and control via effective communications and improve functional performance within a global business organisation.
| Coursework | 40% |
| Final examination | 60% |
Good corporate governance is essential to all national and multinational organisations in all sectors of the economy. This module introduces the typical requirements of senior executives in business organisations in relation to governance and ethical issues and enables you to analyse and evaluate the risks, both financial and non-financial, and consequences of executive actions.
| Written assignment | 40% |
| Portfolio | 60% |
This module provides you with an opportunity to pursuit your individual interests in contemporary phenomenon related to accounting and finance.
| Research proposal | 20% |
| Research project | 80% |
Gain practical, real-life experience in the accounting and finance world. You’ll have the chance to identify and tackle relevant, real-life accounting and finance issues and expand your knowledge and understanding through the practical application of financial theory on your Independent Learning Project.
You will be able to transfer your skills to real-life situations, critically evaluate, and apply your newfound knowledge to produce a project report. As you reflect on your work-based practice, you’ll see how academic knowledge and understanding underpin everything you do.
| Project | 70% |
| Reflective practice | 30% |
Jumpstart your career and gain practical, real-life experience in the accounting and finance world. You’ll have the chance to identify and tackle relevant, real-life accounting and finance issues and expand your knowledge and understanding through the practical application of financial theory on your Internship module.
With your academic knowledge and understanding, you’ll be able to transfer your skills to real-life situations, critically evaluate, and apply your newfound knowledge to produce a project report. As you reflect on your work-based practice, you’ll see how academic knowledge and understanding underpin everything you do.
| Project | 70% |
| Reflective practice | 30% |
We use oral assessments, presentations, simulations, group, and individual, projects in addition to traditional assessment methods (examinations and coursework) so that you can explore and express your abilities in different ways. Assessments are not just a way of assessing whether something has been learned, but an opportunity to develop skills that will equip you in your future life and career.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredits our BSc Accounting and Finance course. When you graduate from our BSc Accounting and Finance course, you will earn exemptions from all nine of the ACCA Qualification’s papers.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) accredits our BSc Accounting and Finance course as well as ACCA. You will be enrolled as a CIMA Student whilst you study your Accounting and Finance degree. Graduates of our BSc Accounting and Finance course will be granted up to 8 exemptions from CIMA qualifying examinations.
Professional accreditations are improve your employment prospects vastly, so does work experience. You can complete an internship module as part of this course and expand your knowledge through the practical application of accounting theory. Our Careers Hub also helps students to take part in paid and voluntary positions.
We actively recruit globally, where you will find us at education fairs, see us on social media, and hear our name via student counsellors.
To find out if we accept your international qualifications, on many of our course pages you will find a box where you will be able to see which equivalent qualifications we accept per country. If you are unsure, just contact us.
Students Progression from one level of study to the next requires students to pass a minimum of 90 credits (three modules), with a maximum of 30 credits (one module) outstanding at the progression point.
Students that have not passed the required credits at progression point will be required to transfer to the standard 3-year programme. Fees differ between the 2-year accelerated and 3-year standard programme.
Following recent measures introduced by the UK Government, Bloomsbury Institute is currently unable to progress applications that require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the following countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan.
We understand this may be disappointing for affected applicants and encourage anyone with questions to contact our admissions team directly.
Complete the application form to let us know which course you would like to study and your existing qualifications.
Apply for Student Finance as soon as you have submitted your application to avoid delays.
You will be offered a place if you meet the entry requirements, or, invited to an Admissions Assessment.
International applicants are issued a CAS or may take a Pre-CAS Interview in order to gain a Student visa.
Welcome to Bloomsbury Institute! Enrolment and Induction take place the week before your studies begin.
We pride ourselves on supporting each and every student on an individual basis. Disabilities, long-term medical conditions, or specific learning difficulties are never barriers to success at Bloomsbury Institute.
This course is accredited by the ACCA and CIMA, the professional bodies for accountancy. Accreditations and body memberships increase the value of your degree and in turn your employment prospects.
Our Student Guild is here to support you, enhance your experience and represent your views. The Guild is student-led so get involved and help improve the Bloomsbury experience for you and fellow students.
Home student fees apply to students who do not require a Student Visa to study in the UK (e.g. UK and Irish citizens; EU citizens with settled or pre-settled status).
Students build up their hours on course, for example via Bloomsbury Law Clinic.
In the heart of London’s education quarter, with access to Birkbeck’s vast library and resources.
As soon as International students are enrolled on the pre-sessional programme or their degree course, they will have access to Student Circus, providing a wealth of vacancies, support, employability courses and resources.
The Student visa entitles students to work 20 hours per week, full-time during vacation, and on successful course completion they receive a further two-year Graduate visa.
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