Accounting and Finance

UCAS code: 4J68

Here's what Wrexham University says about its Accounting and Finance course.

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree will equip you with the practical skills, professional recognition, and real-world experience that employers demand. Whether you aspire to become a chartered accountant, financial analyst, business advisor or an entrepreneur, this course offers the essential foundation and flexibility to shape your future.

You will:

• Gain professional recognition with exemptions from key exams of ACCA, CPA Australia, and AIA, accelerating your journey to full qualification

• Earn a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute (worth over £1,300) at no extra cost*, providing a valuable professional qualification recognised by employers

• Access exclusive learning resources as part of our status as an ICAEW Partner in Learning (PiL) - giving you a competitive edge in your studies and career

• Study in a supportive, student-focused environment with small class sizes, ensuring personalised guidance and mentoring

• Master industry-standard software through our partnership with Sage, preparing you for the digital finance workplace

• Learn within Wrexham University’s Active Learning Framework (ALF), combining flexible online and face-to-face teaching to suit different learning styles

• Benefit from our Business Graduates Association (BGA) Bronze Membership, unlocking consultative services and the BGA eLearning hub

• Experience the financial world first-hand with field visits to institutions like the London Stock Exchange

• Learn from expert lecturers who are professionally qualified in accounting or finance and bring real-world insights into the classroom

• Wrexham-based students only.

Year 1 (Level 4): Foundations of Accounting and Finance

In the first year, you’ll build essential knowledge in accounting, finance, and economics, developing analytical skills and business awareness to support future specialisation.

Modules:

Principles of Economics – Introduction to core micro and macroeconomic concepts, including supply and demand, inflation, and their impact on business strategy. Includes use of digital tools for economic data analysis.

Accounting for Business – Covers basic accounting principles such as double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, and sources of finance. Develops skills in financial data analysis and decision-making.

Introduction to Management Accounting – Focuses on cost behaviour, budgeting, performance evaluation, and control. Teaches financial interpretation to support strategic goals through real-world applications.

Financial Analytics – Provides foundational skills in financial data analysis using spreadsheets and basic coding tools. Covers statistical methods and analytical techniques to support financial decision-making.

Year 2 (Level 5): Applied Knowledge and Strategic Insight

Year two deepens your understanding through financial reporting standards, legal frameworks, and corporate finance, preparing you for more complex analysis and professional readiness.

Modules:

Corporate Finance and Valuation – Explores capital budgeting, financing, valuation models, and strategic financial decision-making through theory and real-world case studies.

Financial Reporting and Business Law – Combines technical financial reporting (IFRS standards, complex transactions, single-entity statements) with key legal topics (contracts, corporate law, ethics, insolvency).

Management Accounting – Advances your skills in budgeting, variance analysis, strategic control, and performance measurement. Introduces risk management and non-financial indicators for strategic planning.

Taxation – Provides a foundation in UK taxation, covering personal and business tax, the role of HMRC, and ethical considerations in tax compliance and planning.

Year 3 (Level 6): Professional Application and Strategic Leadership

In your final year, you'll apply advanced knowledge in real-world contexts through modules focused on financial markets, auditing, reporting, and a consultancy project.

Modules:

Advanced Financial Reporting – Focuses on IFRS application in complex situations, including group accounts and consolidated financial statements. Includes ratio analysis and sustainability in accounting.

Audit and Assurance – Covers audit principles, ethics, risk assessment, and internal control. You’ll learn to design audit plans, gather evidence, and address regulatory and professional challenges.

Consultancy Project – A practical, client-facing project where you research a real business issue and develop evidence-based solutions. Includes project planning, report writing, and professional reflection.

Financial Markets – Examines global financial markets including equities, debt, forex, and derivatives. Topics include trading mechanisms, behavioural finance, macroeconomic impacts, and ESG considerations.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

During our Accounting and Finance degree, you will learn through a mix of face-to-face and online classes, seminars, short, recorded lectures, and guided reading. Teaching is interactive, with case studies, quizzes, group discussions, and input from experienced lecturers and guest speakers. You can also book one-to-one support with tutors via Microsoft Teams to help with assignments and module content.

You will be assessed in ways that reflect real-world skills and professional standards. This includes exams, essays, presentations, portfolios, group projects, and practical tasks. All assessments follow Wrexham University’s academic regulations and are designed to support your development and future employability.

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.