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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Accounting
Area of study
Business and Administration
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Accounting PgDip at Ulster University is a one-year postgraduate program designed for non-accounting graduates seeking a career in accounting or finance. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to become Chartered/Chartered Certified Accountants, with exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, and CAI examinations. The program combines accounting and accounting-related modules, offering a comprehensive foundation and specialization in specific areas of accounting. Graduates are well-prepared for professional accounting careers in various sectors, such as corporate finance, equity research, fund management, and management consultancy.

Program Outline


Accounting PgDip at Ulster University 2024/25 Entry


Degree Overview


The Accounting PgDip at Ulster University is a full-time, one-year postgraduate program designed for non-accounting graduates aiming for a career in accounting or finance.

It equips students with the knowledge and skills to become Chartered/Chartered Certified Accountants.


Objectives:

  • Equip graduates with the foundational knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance, and business.
  • Develop critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills relevant to financial law, business finance, and investment decision-making.
  • Prepare students for professional accounting qualifications with exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, and CAI examinations.
  • Provide a pathway for further postgraduate studies in accounting and finance at the Master's level.

Program Description:

The program combines accounting and accounting-related modules, offering a comprehensive foundation and specialization in specific areas of accounting. It features a close collaboration with employers to ensure its relevance and alignment with industry needs.


Outline


Content:

  • Financial Accounting: Covers the concepts underpinning financial reporting for sole traders and partnerships.
  • Management Accounting: Studies the concepts and processes used to determine product and service costs and their application to various costing and accounting systems.
  • Audit and Assurance: Introduces the fundamentals of auditing, including practical application and issues encountered in a financial reporting and audit environment.
  • Financial Reporting: Broadens the area of financial reporting to include limited companies and the preparation of group financial statements.
  • Management Accounting in Practice: Focuses on the role of the management accountant and its contribution to organizational objectives.
  • Corporate Financial Reporting: Provides understanding of both accounting theory and practical application of international financial reporting standards.
  • Financial Management: Explores the role of finance in managerial decision-making, covering investment appraisal, working capital control, and other relevant topics.
  • Applied Taxation: Provides a detailed study of the main aspects of the UK tax system, including Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and Value Added Tax.
  • Governance, Risk and Ethics: Equips students to effectively respond to corporate governance, risk management, and ethical challenges faced by organizations today.
  • Law for Accountants: Develops understanding of the legal system and its application to contract, agency, employment, and company law relevant to accountants in private practice.

Structure:

  • The program is delivered over one academic year (late September - late June).
  • It is a full-time course delivered through lectures, workshops, and seminars.
  • Students are expected to undertake independent study.

Course Schedule:

  • The program typically runs from late September to late June.

Assessment


Assessment Methods:

  • Examinations
  • Class tests
  • Completion of worksheets
  • Reflective logs
  • Portfolios
  • Critiques
  • Reports
  • Subject-specific essays
  • Oral presentations
  • Individual and group projects
  • Interactive technology

Assessment Criteria:

  • Each module has its own assessment criteria, which are designed to assess students' achievement of the stated learning outcomes.
  • Assessments are designed to cover a range of knowledge and skills, including understanding of key concepts, ability to apply concepts to real-world scenarios, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Teaching


Teaching Methods:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Case studies
  • Experiential learning
  • Guest speakers
  • Practitioner master classes
  • Workshops
  • Directed and independent study
  • Computer assisted learning
  • Interactive learning technology

Faculty:

  • Over 85% of the teaching staff hold Fellowship of Advance HE (previously Higher Education Academy).
  • The majority of accounting lecturers have professional qualifications and previous experience in professional practice and/or commercial business.

Unique Teaching Approaches:

  • The program emphasizes practical application of knowledge and skills through case studies, guest speakers, and practitioner master classes.
  • Students are encouraged to engage in independent study and utilize interactive learning technology.
  • The program is continuously reviewed to incorporate new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry, and the professions.

Careers


Career Options:

  • Graduates can progress onto the MSc Advanced Accounting or MSc Strategic Accounting to gain further professional exemptions.
  • They can also directly enter an accounting training contract to become a professionally qualified accountant.
  • The program has excellent post-graduation employment rates, and the University's Employability & Careers Service facilitates linkages with prospective employers.

Professional Recognition:

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) for exemptions from professional examinations.

Career Outcomes:

  • The program has a high success rate, with many graduates achieving exemptions from professional accounting examinations.
  • It is suitable for students with little or no previous knowledge of accounting and finance who wish to study these subjects further or undertake postgraduate studies in accounting and finance.
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