Year 1

In your first year you will learn about the foundations of finance, accounting, management and economics and begin to acquire the basic statistical skills to prepare you for your dissertation in your final year. The modules that you take this year will provide you with a solid base for the more specialised modules of the second and third years.

Modules

At the very beginning of your course you'll take the short, non-credit bearing Academic and Study Skills.

• Financial Accounting
• Economics for Accounting and Finance
• Management for Accounting and Finance
• Study Skills and Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Introduction to Finance
• Law and Ethics for Accounting and Finance
• Business Analytics

This is the same first year as the Accounting BSc and Finance BSc so it is possible for you to transfer to either of these courses at the end of your first year.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 2

In your second year you will begin to specialise in specific topics on accounting and finance.  You will learn the essentials of corporate finance; investment management; and, audit and assurance.   You will also learn more advanced management and financial accounting topics. The Research Methods module will help prepare you for your final year dissertation, whilst option modules will allow you to focus on subjects that particularly interest you.

Core modules

• Financial Reporting
• Professional Skills Development
• Corporate Finance
• Investment Management
• Intermediate Management Accounting
• Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
• Audit and Assurance

Option modules

Choose one option module from:

• Finance for SMEs
• Corporate Governance
• Derivatives

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)

On a ULSB course you have the option of spending your third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years.

Year in Industry

A Year in Industry is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of a working environment within the sector of your choice. It is normally a paid position, more than offsetting the additional cost of your extra year and can take place either in the UK or overseas.

If you decide to undertake a Year in Industry you will be responsible for securing your own placement, with support from the School and the University Careers and Employability Service. Please note that deciding to search for a Year in Industry does not guarantee you a placement.

During your Year in Industry you will be supported by the School of Business Careers Team. This will include communication with you and your manager and a visit to your place of work, which may be face to face or virtual (depending on location). You will also undertake written work to capture the learning from your experience, which will include reflection on your personal and professional development. This work will be assessed to allow you to gain recognition for your Year in Industry.

Your Year in Industry effectively begins in Year 1 when you will be introduced to various opportunities to develop your skills, your understanding and experience. In Year 2 will be given access to bespoke extra-curricular support to aid you in searching for suitable placement opportunities, and undertaking the recruitment and selection process.

A Year in Industry is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the types of professions you can choose after you graduate, and can also point you towards postgraduate studies that may help you on the path to your chosen career.

Year Abroad

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.

Please note

• A year spent abroad still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.
• You may be eligible for a travel grant from Student Finance England.
• Places are offered on a competitive basis, and eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2.
• Language courses, at beginners or advanced level, are available through our Languages at Leicester scheme.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Final Year

In your final year you will study a range of core advanced modules, including a research project or dissertation - pieces of independent research supported by one-on-one support from an academic tutor. You will also choose from a selection of option modules, giving you the chance to shape your degree around your interests.

Core modules

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis for Investors
• Technology in Financial Markets

Plus either Dissertation or Research Project

Option modules

Choose one option module from:

• Quantitative Finance
• Global Public Sector Accounting

Choose two option modules from:

• Financial Trading
• Forensic Accounting
• Behavioural Finance and Investment Strategies
• Business Taxation
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• The Business of the Space Economy

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.