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2 Years
United Kingdom
University of Essex
Kings Cornerstone International College (KCIC) offers an exceptional pathway for students aiming to earn a prestigious degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Essex. This articulated program enables students who complete a two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business at KCIC to seamlessly transfer to the University of Essex to complete the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree over the next two years. The degree covers a broad spectrum of topics to develop your quantitative skills and business acumen, including: Preparation of financial statements and budgets, accounting standards and corporate governance, financial theory and portfolio management, options and futures markets and risk management
Access the University of Essex’s virtual trading floor, utilizing real-world Bloomberg Market Data Feed (B-PIPE). This feature allows you to practice trading stocks and securities in an environment akin to City finance firms, bridging the gap between theory and practice. In your final year, undertake an in-depth, independent research project or dissertation. This experience hones vital employment skills such as research proficiency, time management, and critical thinking.
Quantitative Excellence with Q-Step Affiliate Status, the University of Essex is one among the three UK universities with Q-Step Affiliate status for this course. Benefit from work placement bursaries and specialized degree paths that enhance your quantitative skills—attributes highly sought after in the graduate job market
Compulsory Modules
Finance Reporting and Analysis
Management Accounting I
Corporate Finance
Financial Modelling
Portfolio Analysis
Management Accounting II
Elective Select (1 Module)
Audit Principles and Practice
Quantitative Foundations of Finance
Portfolio Analysis
Financial Modelling
Financial Technology and Innovation (Fintech)
Behavioural Finance
Leadership in Organisations
Introduction to Banking
Compulsory Modules
Current Issues in Financial Reporting
Advanced Management Accounting
Debate in Public, Social and Environmental Accounting
Elements of Corporate and Business Law
Elective Select (2 modules)
Accounting Project
Research Project with a Community-based Organisation
Democracy in Action
Auditing
Taxation Policy and Practice
Financial Management
Options and Futures
Empirical Finance
Finance Markets and Monetary Policy
Business and International Development
Management Psychology
Management, Society and New Forms of Work
Perspectives on Technology
Organisation and Society
Business Ethics
Brand Management
Critical Marketing Perspectives
International Finance
Risk Management and Financial Institutions
International Banking
Alternative Investments
Corporate and Investment Banking Services
Creating and Growing a New Venture
Introduction to Professional Communication
The Current Issues in Social Science
Placement Year
The placement year typically takes place between the two years of study, usually after completing the first year at Essex University.
Successful completion of the two-year diploma in Business at KCIC with Merit
and Standard University of Essex English language entry requirements
Standard Fees*: £21,525/per year
*Check University of Essex website.
Placement Year Fees
If you start your course in the 2024-2025 academic year and choose to add an placement year, the tuition fee for that year will be 20% of the standard rate.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Accredited for exemptions from certain professional examinations.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Accredited for exemption from some professional exams via the Accredited Degree accelerated route.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Accredited for exemptions from specific professional examinations.
Placement Year (Additional Year Option)
Opting for a placement year provides valuable work experience with an external organisation, giving you a competitive advantage in the graduate job market and helping you build essential industry contacts. A placement year can also offer financial support toward your second-year studies.
The Essex Placements Team offers tailored support, helping you with research, applications, and interview preparation throughout the placement process. While it is ultimately your responsibility to secure your own placement, we provide various employability resources during your studies. Our students have previously secured placements with top companies such as BMW, Samsung, and Cummins.
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View CourseYour Future with KCIC and Essex University
The collaboration between KCIC and Essex University provides students with a comprehensive education in both accounting and finance, preparing graduates for sector-specific roles in chartered and management accountancy as well as broader roles in management consultancy and financial management. The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to build both core and specialized skills that are highly valued in finance, accounting, and management.
Graduates of this program are well-positioned for careers as financial analysts, accountants, hedge fund managers, and insurance professionals. Some recent successful graduates have secured roles such as:
– Private Client Tax Senior Associate at PwC
– Treasury Analyst at Hiscox
– Junior Tax Consultant at Deloitte
– Global Finance & Business Analyst at J.P. Morgan
– Junior Consultant – Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield
This partnership with Essex University provides KCIC students with the skills, global recognition, and career pathways to excel in leading finance and business roles worldwide.