The 2021/2022 academic year
The structure for this course depends on which modules you take throughout the three years, giving you the option to focus your studies around accounting, finance or a mixture of both.
Year One:
Terms one and two: Study 7 core modules introducing you to the fundamentals of accounting, finance and business management with the option to choose between ‘Business Analytics’ and ‘Management Organisations and Society’ for your 8th module.
Term three: Revision and exams.
Year Two:
Terms one and two: You will study 5 core modules with the option to further focus your studies in either Accounting, Finance or a combination of the two.
Term three: Revision and exams.
Year Three:
Terms one and two: You will study a year-long core module and choose 6 electives, of which 4 must be from an accounting or finance discipline. With the remaining two, you can either choose from a list of Business School subjects, take modules from other departments e.g. Economics, or study a language.
Term three: Revision and exams.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the study programme you will be assessed by a mix of examinations, essays, reports, case-study analyses and group work
Work placement
Extend your degree by a year and carry out a work placement in your third year. Our dedicated CareersPlus team will be on hand to support you in providing advice and guidance on finding a placement and helping you with your application. If you are interested in a career in accountancy you could start your ICAEW ACA qualification through our Undergraduate Partnership Programme typically working for a large professional services firm. Opportunities are also available within small to medium sized organisations.
In previous years, we have also had students working for companies such as Goldman Sachs, RSM, Esso, Microsoft, JLR, Walt Disney, Accenture, BNP Paribas within finance and other departments.
Your year of work experience should improve your confidence, provide you with a more developed knowledge of business, and improve your personal skills ready to put into practice for your final year at Warwick.
Study Abroad
We also support student mobility through study abroad programmes and all students have the opportunity to apply for an intercalated year abroad at one of our partner universities.