CU Coventry | Coventry University - Professional Accounting BA (Hons)

CU Coventry | Coventry University

Professional Accounting BA (Hons)

Accountancy is a vital function in business, fulfilling a significant role in business development and profitability.

The ability to produce quality financial data is integral to strategic decision-making and could ultimately be the reason a business thrives or dissolves. Consequently, studying accountancy and finance can lead to an exciting career in a variety of organizations from the public sector to the private sector as well as charities.

At CU Coventry, we aim to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skillset to help you get into the accounting profession. Alongside your learning, you will also have the chance to conduct critical research with our experienced staff, learn from guest visitors and take part in practical modules.

Why CU Coventry

We offer a style of education that is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University. We aim to provide career-focused courses, wherever possible, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work. We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we keep our fees low and made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving on to the next.

Entry Requirements

  • HNC 64 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
  • HND 80 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.

  • Degree

      104 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification

  • IELTS

    : 6.0 (HNC - year 1/HND - year 2) or 6.5 (Degree/Top Up - year 3).

Career Prospects

career opportunities

 after completing Professional Accounting BA (Hons)


  • Staff Accountant. Staff accountants work in corporate settings, maintaining budgets, ledgers, and other financial documents.
  • Internal Auditor.
  • Management Accountant.
  • Budget Analyst.
  • Loan Officer.
  • Financial Analyst.

Course Details

Exploring financial practices, techniques and tools used in accounting is the focus of year one, so that you have a solid foundation of basic principles. You will familiarise yourself with the key topics most accountants practice regularly, such as credit management control and analysis of financial statements. This year embeds some units of Level 4 of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of the Financial Accountants (IFA) Level 4, providing you with the essential knowledge required for progression into years two and three.

Students who successfully complete year one are eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Professional Accounting.

Year One

Financial Statement and Control in a Business Environment
Budgeting in a Business Environment
Principles of Taxation
Credit Management Control

Year Two

Management Information
Financial Reporting
Law for Accounting
Business Finance

Final Year

Assurance
Advanced Taxation
Business Strategy Analysis
Financial Management

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