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Do you want to gain expertise in accounting, business and management?
Accounting disclosures and financial reports are vital to business analysis and decision-making. They equip managers, owners and investors with highly valuable information to use in monitoring the effectiveness of a firm or organisation.
This joint degree programme will enable you to develop a broad understanding of the theory and practice of both disciplines, and will prepare you to apply your knowledge and skills to the workplace.
You will gain a sound understanding of accounting methods and financial management techniques designed to assess and improve company-level financial performance. Optional modules will cover a broad range of business and management subjects, including corporate governance, entrepreneurship, supply chains and business law.
This degree will challenge and inspire you, and provide you with an essential foundation for a future career in accounting, finance, banking or general management.
Queen Mary University of London is one of the few Russell Group universities in the UK to hold the triple accreditation status from the three leading global accounting professional bodies; the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accounts in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
If you are taking an Integrated Foundation Year, this will take place before Year 1.
Compulsory:
• IFP/J3016 Applied Mathematics for Business• IFP/J3000 English Language and Study Skills• IFP/J3020 Independent Study Project• IFP/J3015 Introduction to Business and Management• IFP/J3018 Management
You must choose one from:
• IFP/J3017 Accounting for Business• IFP/J3019 Marketing
Optional
Choose one from:
• Film studies: IFP3009 Introduction to Film Studies; IFP3010 European and American Art Cinema• French: IFP4011 French Language and Culture I (a); LAN4012 French Language and Culture I (b)• Geography: IFP/J3005 Introduction to Human Geography; IFP/J3006 The Human Geography of London• History: IFP/J3023 The History of the UK from 1900 to 1955; IFP/J3025 The History of the UK from 1956 to 2016• Politics and International Relations: IFP/J3003 Introduction to Politics; IFP/J3004 Introduction to International Politics• Japanese: IFP4041 Japanese Language and Culture I (a); LAN4042 Japanese Language and Culture I (b)• Literature: IFP/J3007 Introduction to English Literature; IFP/J3008 Introduction to American Literature• Spanish: IFP4021 Spanish Language and Culture I (a); LAN4022 Spanish Language and Culture I (b)• German: IFP4001 German Language and Culture I (a); LAN4002 German Language and Culture I (b)Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Any second year student wishing to take the Dissertation module in third year, must take the Research Methodology module in the second year.
Third year students can choose any four of the optional modules on offer in addition to the four compulsory modules, or they can take three modules in each semester, plus the dissertation module.
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
International students can apply for our Accounting and Management BSc with an Integrated Foundation Year. The foundation year prepares you for the rest of the programme and is taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers.
“It is important to build your CV throughout your time at university. For instance, I interned with Lloyds Banking Group in the summer of my second year and it was an invaluable experience which I have been asked about in interviews I’ve had since. At Queen Mary, you can benefit from Careers Advisors who can help you with anything from applications and interview techniques to seeking advice from lecturers who are experts in their field.”
Teaching and research are based on three pillars: governance; social justice and sustainability; as well as the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
You'll receive approximately two hours of weekly contact time per module, comprising lectures led by academic staff and smaller seminar groups.
For every hour spent in class, you’ll complete a further two to three hours of independent study. You'll have access to well-designed resources for this self-directed study, and we will pair you with an academic advisor to support your progress at all stages of your degree.
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:
Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.
For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Our standard contextual offer: ABB at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
Academic requirements
This programme combines a three-year degree with a bespoke foundation year, providing you with a smooth pathway as an international or EU student whose prior education or English language proficiency does not enable you to apply directly for a three-year degree.
This programme is designed for students who have completed a good high school education that consists of at least 12 years study. For full country specific entry requirements and qualification equivalencies visit: qmul.ac.uk/international/countries
If you have taken both GCSE and A level exams (or equivalent qualifications) in the UK you will not be considered for admission to this programme. In such cases we recommend that you apply for the relevant three year programme with entry in year 1.
Applicants who have studied A levels in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis.
Current University Foundation Programme or International Foundation Programme applicants will not be considered for the Integrated Foundation level course.
Please contact the Admissions team if you are unsure about eligibility.
English language requirements
Discover more about the English Language requirements for this course.
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
See our general undergraduate entry requirements.
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
At the end of your degree, you will be well-equipped for graduate careers in accounting, banking, finance, insurance and business management, in both private and public sectors.
Graduates of this course have been accepted onto competetive graduate schemes with HSBC, PwC and Mazars.
You will also have a strong foundation to pursue further professional accounting qualifications, if desired.
The School of Business and Management has a dedicated Employer Engagement and Internships Coordinator, and we run a tailored careers programme for students. In previous years, this has included business-specific workshops, industry networking events and visits to companies such as Bloomberg and Salesforce.
Our careers team can also offer:
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
Accounting and Management - BSc (Hons)
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The School of Business and Management takes a unique interdisciplinary approach that promises students an inspiring educational experience: we teach you to think beyond textbooks, management fads and memorised formulas for success.
Our faculty come from all over the world and bring a sound practical knowledge to their teaching: they have worked for the BBC, UK government ministries and the European Union.
The School’s Mile End location keeps us close to all the action in the City and Canary Wharf. We’re also home to a number of research centres, groups and clusters focused on public engagement and having a real-world impact.
The School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which ensures that the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success are met.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the School of Business and Management dramatically moved up the Times Higher Education rankings. Among 108 UK business schools, the School now ranks:
Queen Mary is also part of the Russell Group - a body of leading UK universities dedicated to research and teaching excellence.