Richmond, The American International University in London
Accounting & Finance BA (Hons)
Richmond, The American International University in London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Richmond, The American International University in London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24406 £24662 £30689
25-75 percentile range £21389 - £28940 £19296 - £31978 £22604 - £41672

Course Description

Accounting and finance are more than crunching numbers. A role in either industry will prove both satisfying and challenging and also require strategic thinking.

This BSc Accounting & Finance programme is your opportunity to gain a major step towards a globally recognised accounting qualification with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants.

Our programme will give you a head start on professional accounting qualifications when you graduate with eight exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional examinations. ACCA is a globally recognised body for professional accountants.

You will start this degree with an exploration of diverse topics. You’ll study statistics, economics, law and information technology to gain a truly solid understanding of the field.

In the second year the programme goes on to explore managerial and financial accounting, looking at computer applications in management and calculus, to give you a thorough foundation in accounting processes and systems.

Deepen your understanding of Taxation and Financial Reporting as well as specialising in topics of your choice, such as Wealth Management or Global Investor.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an internship in a leading financial or management organisation in London.

Students who study this programme will gain exemptions from the ACCA qualification as follows: Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA), Financial Accounting (FA), Corporate and Business Law (LW), Performance Management (PM), Taxation (TX), Financial Reporting (FR) and Audit and Assurance (AA). These papers are previously known as F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7 and F8.

On completing this programme, students will also be able to apply for eight exemptions from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, entering into their Management Level.

Graduates will be exempt from the certificate level (BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics, BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting, BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law) and the operational level (E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World, P1 Management Accounting, F1 Financial Reporting, and the Operational Case Study Exam).

Top reasons to study this programme:

  • Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and master the skills demanded by the financial industry
  • Gain eight exemptions from some of the professional accounting examinations, accelerating your career progress
  • Benefit from practical work experience in an accounting/finance-based, integrated internship
  • Complement the study of Accounting and Finance with valuable minors from other academic disciplines such as Maths, Law or Sustainability, improving your employability
  • Learn a variety of key business skills such as problem solving, data analysis, IT and communication skills, all highly valued by employers
  • Study in an international environment in London, a world-leading financial and accounting centre

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) at Richmond, The American International University in London

45% Customer service occupations
20% Administrative occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business and Management

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation
    • a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (for UKVI) in each element
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
    • -
    • Master in Art History
    • Contact organisation for score
    • -
    • Master in International Relations
    • Contact organisation for score
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Accounting & Finance, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Accounting & Finance BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £15645 year 1
International £15645 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Richmond, The American International University in London

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Student composition of Richmond, The American International University in London

Total number of students enrolled at Richmond, The American International University in London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
445
postgraduates:
115
Total:
560
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Where is this programme taught

Chiswick Park Campus
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