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International: £13,650 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
January 2021
Course summary
- Top up your existing accounting and finance qualifications to a full undergraduate degree.
- Use case studies and real-world economic data to illustrate, applying them to the real world, taught concepts and ideas.
- Develop practical skills and business understanding alongside academic knowledge, allowing you to progress to masters study.
Suitable if you have a foundation degree, HND or equivalent in accounting or finance, this course gives you a broad understanding of both accounting and finance within the business environment, suitable for a wide range of careers and allowing you to build on previous studies and experience.
How you learn
Course leaders and tutors

Beverly Mowthorpe
Senior Lecturer in Management Accounting, across all years of our undergraduate degree. I am also the personal tutor to all of the Chinese students on the Accounting … Read more
Applied learning
We introduce the main principles of accounting and we will also familiarise you with the business environment companies work in, then deepen understanding of the role and scope of finance. We use a balanced approach between theory and practice to understand both accounting and finance from different perspectives using teaching staff who have worked in industry and practice.
You learn through
- coursework
- computer-based assignments
- group assessments
- presentations
- time constrained exercises
- multiple choice tests
- case study assessments

Come to an open day
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Future careers
Our graduates are well equipped for a range of careers as the course develops skills that are required by a broad range of industries in both the private and public sectors. We have a team of specialist recruitment advisers and run a range of careers and recruitment events. We have an excellent employment record with over 90% of our graduates securing jobs or going on to further study within six months of graduation.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
We are one of only a few universities to invest in Bloomberg Terminals housed in a dedicated Bloomberg Suite. The terminals deliver data, news and analytics to global financial professionals and you have the opportunity to gain practical experience of using this industry-standard technology.
Entry requirements
All students
Typically you need
• 120 year one credits with at least an overall merit from a business, finance or accounting HND, foundation degree or equivalent
or
• 120 year one credits with a minimum overall mark of 55 per cent from a business, finance or accounting degree
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We welcome applications from people of any age. There may be some flexibility in entry requirements provided you have other relevant learning or experience. This must show that you will benefit from and successfully finish the course.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
You can take an optional placement in year 2.
Year 1
Module | Credits | Assessment |
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Module: Academic And Professional Development 1 | Credits: 10 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Academic And Professional Development 2 | Credits: 10 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Financial Management For Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Financial Reporting | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Managment Accounting For Business Decisions | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Risk Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Strategic Planning (Shaping The Future) | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
Module | Credits |
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Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
Module | Credits |
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Module: Consultancy Project | Credits: 20 |
Module: Corporate Reporting And Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Module: Financial Markets | Credits: 20 |
Module: Financial Strategy | Credits: 20 |
Module: Implementing Strategy And Change | Credits: 20 |
Module: Performance Management And Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2020/21 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for international students starting full-time study in 2020/21 is £13,650 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
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