Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary, these will be communicated as appropriate.
Year 1
Core modules
Introduction to Financial Accounting
20 credits
Business Mathematics & Statistics
20 credits
Introduction to Economics
20 credits
Academic & Professional Awareness
20 credits
Introduction to Financial Reporting & Corporate Governance
20 credits
Management & Cost Accounting
20 credits
Year 2
Core modules
Financial Accounting
20 credits
Management Accounting for Decision Making
20 credits
Financial Management
20 credits
Data Analysis for Accounting and Finance
20 credits
Developing Employability
20 credits
Law for Accounting and Finance
20 credits
Optional modules
Sandwich Year - Accounting and Finance
120 credits
Study Year Abroad - Accounting and Finance
120 credits
Year 3
Core modules
Advanced Financial Accounting
20 credits
Strategic Management Accounting
20 credits
Corporate Finance
20 credits
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
20 credits
Optional modules
Taxation
20 credits
Auditing & Assurance
20 credits
Personal Finance
20 credits
Financial Modelling and Valuation
20 credits