{"id":3122,"date":"2026-02-26T00:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/bsc-single-honours-accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:28:32","slug":"accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year-bsc","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year-bsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"course-header-container has-blue-color has-sky-background-color alignfull mt-0 pt-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"course-header-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"course-info-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"apply-now\" class=\"course-info\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-newman-back-button mb-4 has-7-font-size\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/subject-area\/accounting-and-finance\/\" 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The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University is a professionally focused undergraduate degree designed for students who want to understand how financial systems underpin business decisions. You will explore the role of finance in shaping organisational performance, with a strong emphasis on integrity, analytical thinking and practical application. This course prepares you to navigate complex financial environments with confidence and clarity. It is ideal for those who want to combine technical knowledge with a broader understanding of business impact.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\">\n<summary style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #65696a\"><span>What does this course cover?<\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\tYou will study a broad range of subjects including financial and management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit and business law. The course also explores how digital innovation, sustainability and global regulation are transforming the financial landscape. Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, simulations and hands-on projects using industry-standard tools.<\/p>\n<p>You will be supported to develop your judgement, technical skills and professional identity in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Each module is designed to build your ability to interpret, analyse and communicate financial information effectively.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\">\n<summary style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #65696a\"><span>How will I be assessed?<\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAssessment is designed to help you develop into a capable and career-ready graduate. You will complete a variety of coursework including financial reports, case studies, presentations, exams and digital artefacts. These tasks are designed to reflect real-world financial challenges and support your ability to apply theory in practice. The inclusive and varied assessment approach allows you to demonstrate your strengths and prepare for the expectations of the profession. Feedback is constructive and developmental, helping you improve your performance over time.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foundation-year-at-birmingham-newman-university\">Foundation Year at Birmingham Newman University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year undergraduate degree at Birmingham Newman University. It offers a flexible route into higher education for students who may not meet standard entry requirements or who are returning to study after time away. Whether you are exploring a new direction or looking to strengthen your academic foundations, this additional year of study provides the structure, support and space to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll apply through UCAS for your chosen degree with Foundation Year. Once you\u2019ve successfully completed the Foundation Year and met the progression criteria, you\u2019ll move into Year 1 of your undergraduate course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-the-foundation-year-for\">Who is the Foundation Year for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This route is designed for students who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Are returning to education after a break<br>\u2022 Do not currently hold the qualifications for direct entry onto a three-year degree<br>\u2022 Want to build confidence and academic skills before starting undergraduate study<br>\u2022 Are seeking a structured and supportive introduction to university life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be part of a learning community that recognises your potential and supports your development from the very beginning. The Foundation Year is not just a pathway into university. It is a purposeful and personalised start to your academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-will-i-study\">What will I study?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation Year focuses on helping you become a confident, reflective and independent learner. You\u2019ll begin by exploring how you learn and identifying strategies that work for you. You\u2019ll also engage with wider themes such as identity, inequality and the human experience in a digital world. These topics encourage critical thinking and personal insight, while connecting across subject areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll develop core academic skills including writing, research, digital literacy and communication. These are taught through seminars, workshops, online activities and one-to-one support. The aim is not only to prepare you for your chosen subject, but to help you feel connected to your learning and to the university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018For someone returning to education after a hiatus, this foundation (year) was essential in helping me regain my academic footing and feel prepared for the challenges ahead.\u2019 \u2013 Alix Wyatt, Birmingham Newman University Alumna<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-after-the-foundation-year\">What happens after the Foundation Year?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve successfully completed the Foundation Year and met the progression requirements, you\u2019ll begin Year 1 of your undergraduate degree. You\u2019ll already be familiar with the university environment, your subject area and the expectations of academic study, giving you a strong foundation to build on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"book-a-free-consultation\">Book a free consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1aa3a7b3e0ba4d66cfa0a034bf17581b\">Not sure which course fits your goals? Book a free consultation with an Academic Life Coach today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=PfqifUrTzUiOsfSQmZApBKLQJuEU9bZHmLA-e8jKsOlURENIS01MOExINUFVR0MwWTRWWDlMWDI5RyQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Book a free consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-e8642fdc-f262-4541-8fdb-a32cb28a80ee\" data-name=\"Why study this course?\" data-count=\"1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;whyStudyThisCourse&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-study-this-course\">Why study this course<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-whyStudyThisCourse has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-ad3b0fbfec7eb487d89a7564e773bb6b\"><p>Studying the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University offers a direct and empowering route into the financial profession. Whether you are aiming to become a chartered accountant, financial analyst or strategic adviser, this course helps you build the knowledge and confidence to make sound, ethical decisions. With a strong focus on applied learning and career development, you will graduate ready to contribute meaningfully in a range of financial and business contexts. The course is ideal for students who value both technical rigour and the opportunity to make a positive impact through finance. <\/p>\n<p>Explore Accounting and Finance in Practice <\/p>\n<p>Accounting and finance are central to organisational success, and this course helps you understand their impact across sectors. You will study a blend of technical and strategic subjects, including audit, taxation, corporate finance and financial reporting. These areas are explored through case studies, simulations and employer-led projects that challenge you to think critically and respond to real-world scenarios. The course encourages a reflective and practical approach to learning. You will also examine how financial decisions affect wider social, environmental and economic outcomes. <\/p>\n<p>Supportive and Personalised Learning <\/p>\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive learning community that values your goals and growth. Teaching is delivered by experienced academics and professionals who offer tailored guidance throughout your studies. With small class sizes, regular feedback and access to industry-standard software, you will be encouraged to build confidence, refine your skills and prepare for a successful career in accounting, finance or related fields. You will benefit from a learning environment that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration and personal development. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;min-height:268px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-896 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/wp-content\/themes\/birmingham-newman-parent\/assets\/dist\/img\/newman-campus.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"got-a-question-you-d-like-to-ask\">Got a question you&#8217;d like to ask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/contact\"><span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-72907467-f14b-47d1-b53c-db4e94260e97\" data-name=\"Entry requirements\" data-count=\"2\" style=\"margin-top:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;entryRequirements&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12689296eedc1881160be6d317526b47\" id=\"entry-requirements\">Entry requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-412c6fcf-0\">UK students<\/button><button id=\"tab-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-412c6fcf-1\">International students<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-412c6fcf-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0731f9c0ac84457299f02359dbb570f3\">We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren\u2019t listed, don\u2019t worry &#8211; our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/study\/how-to-apply\/entry-requirements\/\">entry requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-entryRequirements has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-23221a5065d02b8df43b85327f223610\"><p>Entry requirements, for UK home students: 48 UCAS points<\/p>\n<p>Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered.<\/p>\n<p>Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements. <\/p>\n<p>If you require any further information or clarification of entry requirements please contact our friendly, helpful Admissions department, who will be happy to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e708bcb5345f601a447c30709c223fae\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact Admissions<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"#apply-now\" ><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-412c6fcf-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-entry-requirements-for-international-students\">Academic entry requirements for international students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an international applicant, you can use the button below to see specific entry requirements for your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/entry-requirements-and-visa-information\/\"><span>Country entry requirements<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"english-requirements\">English requirements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foundation courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 5.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each component*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below IELTS 5.5*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below IELTS 6.0*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Some courses may have a higher requirement to meet regulatory or professional body requirements. Your offer letter will state any variation to the above advertised requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-599ef7c62be4576dfad492791b4f19a8\">For further help you can email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:international@newman.ac.uk\"><strong>international@newman.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or telephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+441218160449\"><strong>+441213874776<\/strong><\/a> to speak with our Admissions Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-bca15aa1-69fd-49b8-966d-816204a290ff\" data-name=\"Course fees\" data-count=\"3\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFee&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFeeInternational&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;OR&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-fees\">Course fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\">UK students<\/button><button id=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\">International students<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><p class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-tuitionFee has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-723af383edf4600119b31875f1e3c613\">The tuition fee for academic year 2026\/27 is: \u00a35,760. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025\/26 academic cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fce3c84eb95ddb1993119b0364fd9a1f\">Fees for the 2025\/26 academic year can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0bd83da4ba9e4787668c8d1f2c9d7f0\">For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our&nbsp;International Students page, linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-6-font-size\" id=\"additional-costs\">Additional costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24be4c29f2d9877aef7119e714f1036a\">The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/study\/how-to-apply\/additional-course-information\/\"><span>Find out more about additional costs<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-9e211832-b808-4266-a4ca-cf5eae669a49\" data-name=\"Course modules\" data-count=\"4\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;has_course_modules&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;is_true&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-modules\">Course modules<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container wp-block-newman-course-modules\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"tab-year-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tab active\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"panel-year-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-id=\"year-0\"\n\t\t\t\t>Year 0\n\t\t\t\t<\/button><button\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"tab-year-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"panel-year-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-id=\"year-1\"\n\t\t\t\t>Year 1\n\t\t\t\t<\/button><button\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"tab-year-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"panel-year-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-id=\"year-2\"\n\t\t\t\t>Year 2\n\t\t\t\t<\/button><button\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"tab-year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"panel-year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-id=\"year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t>Year 3\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab gap\" id=\"panel-year-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-year-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"year-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><details name=\"module-year-0\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" open>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDeveloping Disciplinary Thinking 1\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module, delivered in whole or in part by subject-specific staff, will introduce students to the content and staff of their chosen degree subject. Students will explore the disciplinary conventions, core concepts and professional requirements of their degree. The themes under discussion will vary according to the degree the students are studying, but each degree group will enable students to gain familiarity with their chosen area of study and subject staff. In the tutor group, students will complete a capstone assessment designed by staff in their subject area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-0\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEducation and Society\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">40 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students will explore big ideas around higher education, society and identity as they develop their academic skills and confidence. Students will be introduced to theory, examples of which include education theories, theories of learning, race theory, gender theory. Students will be introduced to the context and development of these concepts over time, and from literary and philosophic perspectives. The module will explicitly engage with digital literacy and will include opportunities for students to engage with the online learning environment and develop their digital skills.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-0\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBeing Human in a Digital World\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">40 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module is designed to facilitate students\u2019 further critical engagement with the context and concepts to which they were introduced in semester one. Students will exploring ideas about childhood, life and old age in a digital world and have the opportunity for the continued development of core academic skills as well as providing opportunities for students to reflect on their progress. The module will include opportunities for students to engage with the online learning environment and develop information literacy skills.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab gap\" id=\"panel-year-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-year-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"year-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" open>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBusiness and Economic Environment\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The module will provide an overview of the economic and business environment providing a theoretical and practical introduction to students regarding the nature and characteristics of business behaviour under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. Whilst providing an overview of contemporary issues in economics and business, the module will provide opportunities for students to examine both the external and internal factors affecting and explore how decisions affecting prices, production constraints, output and wages are made businesses in an increasingly competitive global environment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Finance and Investment\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module introduces core concepts in finance. It is designed to give students sufficient discipline-based knowledge to undertake more advanced finance modules. This module will allow the students to use a range of financial mathematical methods and appreciate their uses in both academic and applied contexts related to accounting and finance. The concepts and techniques of compound interest and discounting are fundamental to financial mathematics. As such topics covered will include time value of money; Financial market instruments and their functions; Discounted cash flow approaches to decision making; Evaluation of different sources of finance; Cost of capital and elementary financial management; Impact of dividend and capital structure policies<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFundamentals of Financial Accounting\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module aims to introduce students to financial accounting and give a thorough grasp of the basics of financial accounting entries (terminologies, context, purposes, regulatory framework). This Module will build the foundations for knowledge, skills and proficiency in recognising and reclassifying various types of business transactions, as well as the preparation and interpretation of the primary financial statements (statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss and the cash flow statement). This module is a vital foundation for intermediate and advanced financial accounting. It links with the level 5 module Financial Reporting, and the level 6 module Advanced Financial Reporting, to provides a strong basis for further study and should equip students with contemporary knowledge and skills for employment in financial accounting.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAcademic and Professional Identity\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students will be introduced to theories of academic writing and presentation skills, learning and reflective practice, contextualised within a management and leadership business setting. The following key transferable skills \u2013communication, problem solving, working with others and improving own learning \u2013 will be introduced, practiced and applied to work-based tasks, as will the range of activities associated with information skills. Learners will be provided with the opportunities to develop awareness of the workplace, identify different career and study options, recognise and articulate their own experience, accomplishments and talents and plan and implement career management strategies for the short and long term. Students will audit their own skills, identify aspects that require enhancement and produce action plans for self-development in those areas, enabling them to make informed choices in preparing for work placement, academic progression and the transition to employment or further study on graduation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFundamentals of Management Accounting\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of cost and management accounting practices and concepts and their applications within an organization. This involves the provision and interpretation of information to assist managers in planning, controlling, making decisions and appraising performance. It explores the underlying concepts and techniques of management accounting and serves as a prerequisite for the pathway of management accounting in the following two years. The module will cover theory and practice in the key areas of costing, budgeting and accounting for decision making. The module is anticipated to contribute to the achievement of accreditation from professional accountancy bodies.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-1\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCorporate and Business Law\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The module will provide a general overview of law relevant to students working in business and develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework. It will also identify the essential elements of different legal systems including the main source of law, and apply the appropriate legal rules relating to the law of obligations. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the workings of the legal system, the law of tort, contract law, the law of agency, employment law and other areas of law that effect businesses.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab gap\" id=\"panel-year-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-year-2\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"year-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" open>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPersonal and Business Taxation\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The module will provide students with an understanding of the operation of the UK tax system. Students will develop technical skills to produce income and corporation tax computations. The module will also help to develop the technical skills needed to produce tax computations for companies and individuals. During the module, students will study systems for self-assessment, payment of tax and penalties and overseas aspects such as operating abroad, taxation of foreign income, transfer pricing provisions and double tax relief.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBanking and International Finance\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module covers introductory knowledge of how banks operate to achieve financial intermediation objective. It will explore the structure, regulation and the operation of banking and non-banking financial institutions and the applicable specific UK banking regulations. It will introduce the roles of central banks, their operations, their conduct of monetary policy and how they affect financial institutions. Students will be introduced to concepts in finance and banking and explore the mechanisms of financial instruments (government bonds, equities, and derivatives) and markets.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFinancial Reporting\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module builds on the foundations provided at Level 4 and develops the capacity to conceptualise problems and create reasoned value judgments and opinions and to solve practical problems. Critical reasoning and rational analysis are developed throughout this module. It will develop technical accounting knowledge whilst contextualising it within a broader regulatory framework. It will provide knowledge on the role of financial reporting and its use to stakeholders and the application of accounting standards in the preparation of financial statements. It will enable students to calculate, present and interpret accounting reports with regards to current regulatory requirements and apply current and relevant accounting standards in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tManaging Business Projects\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Managing Business Projects module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of project management within the context of business operations. Designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, this module equips students with the essential skills and competencies needed to successfully plan, execute, and evaluate projects in diverse organisational settings.<\/p>\n<p>Through a blend of theoretical instruction, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students will develop a deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on building critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills essential for effective project completion.<\/p>\n<p>Integration with Final Year Research Project: The Managing Business Projects module serves as a foundational building block for students&#8217; final year research projects by providing them with essential project management skills and competencies. The practical experience gained in this module will prepare students to successfully plan, execute, and evaluate their research projects, ensuring they are equipped to meet the challenges and requirements of their academic endeavours and future careers.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tManagement Accounting &amp; Decision Making\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The module enables students\u2019 gain more understanding of advanced costing techniques using Activity Based Costing to make informed decisions focused on financial resources. Students will be required to analyse budgets to inform management decision making and identify the variances in the budgets. Students will be required to analyse working capital management for effective strategic management decision.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-2\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPrinciples of Audit &amp; Assurance\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During this module, students will learn about the role of the auditor and develop an understanding of modern audit from both an internal and external perspective. They will be introduced to forensic accounting as a discipline, studying the role and procedures of forensic accounting and the impact of auditing standards on those who undertake assurance engagements. The module will develop understanding of current issues relating to the provision of audit and assurance services to enable the identification of the work required for, and the evaluation of the findings of audit and assurance engagements.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab gap\" id=\"panel-year-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-year-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"year-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" open>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBusiness and Data Analytics\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Business and Data Analytics is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the necessary skills to analyse business data effectively and make data-driven decisions. The course covers fundamental concepts of data analysis, statistical techniques, data exploration, and data visualization tools commonly used in business settings. Students will learn how to collect, clean, analyse, and interpret data to solve real-world business problems. Additionally, the course will introduce students to various data analytics tools and techniques, including Excel, SQL, and data visualization software such as Power BI and Tableau.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAdvanced Financial Reporting\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The module aims to develop from previous studies a comprehensive understanding of theory and best current practice of financial reporting, with particular emphasis on current and controversial issues in financial reporting. It will also develop skills for completing more complex final accounts and managing electronic accounting systems in relation to statutory financial accounting returns.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tApplied Case Study\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Applied Case Study is an advanced course designed to provide students with practical experience in applying strategic management theories, financial analysis techniques, and ethical considerations to real-world business scenarios. Through the analysis of comprehensive case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of strategic decision-making, financial performance evaluation, ethical considerations, and sustainability issues in business management. The course emphasizes the application of acquired skills and knowledge to solve complex business problems and make informed decisions. Students will be required to analyse case studies, conduct financial analysis, evaluate strategic options, consider ethical implications, and develop recommendations. Additionally, students will learn how to write and present professional business reports following standard business reporting formats.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCorporate Investment and Financial Management\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module aims to expose students to the responsibilities of the financial manager in making financing and divided decisions. It introduces the main investment appraisal techniques available to the finance manager in making corporate investment decisions including weighted Average Cost of Capital, Capital Asset Pricing model and the relationship between equity and asset betas. The module also explores the issues around risk management and hedging techniques for interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and business valuation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIssues in Business and Entrepreneurship, Pioneering Change\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shaped by globalisation, technological advancements, environmental concerns and shifting societal expectations, the competitive dynamics of the current times present businesses with unprecedented challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the current competitive landscape. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will explore key issues such as globalisation, technological disruption, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>By examining the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the business landscape, the module aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and a forward-looking mindset enabling them to navigate uncertainty and develop their future careers as effective leaders, innovators, and change agents in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPerformance and Strategic Management Accounting\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module will give students a deeper and more integrated understanding of how management accounting theory and practice can help management teams, make decisions of strategic importance. Students will critique the role of traditional management accounting techniques and evaluate the use of strategic management accounting models. It will cover critical analysis skills and learn how management accounting information can contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategic decisions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-5dd1824f-c618-4836-9f09-22a661c154dd\" data-name=\"Placement information\" data-count=\"5\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;placementInformation&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"placement-information\">Placement information<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-placementInformation has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-818ad5da1a1b48012189a19eee2aa4c8\"><p>Throughout your Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) course, you will engage with practical opportunities across the West Midlands and surrounding areas. These experiences are carefully integrated with your academic modules to support your development. You will be guided by experienced professionals and supported by university staff, with progress monitored through structured reflection and assessment. You will also interact with finance professionals and business practitioners, helping you to build insight, confidence and a deeper understanding of financial practice. These opportunities are designed to help you apply theory to real-life scenarios and grow into a capable and reflective graduate. Placement experiences may also contribute towards professional body requirements and future exemptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-c3ff6606-dbb8-4820-a672-e7be1d641a86\" data-name=\"What careers can I consider?\" data-count=\"6\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;whatCareersCanIConsider&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-careers-can-i-consider\">What careers can I consider<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-whatCareersCanIConsider has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-274c72f54a34fc50debc5576fea5a2c8\"><p>Graduates of the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) are equipped for careers in accountancy, financial consultancy, corporate governance or business leadership. The course also supports progression into postgraduate study or professional qualifications. You will be prepared to contribute to financial strategy, risk management and ethical decision-making across sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Birmingham Newman University\u2019s Careers and Employability Service offers mentoring, employer engagement and tailored support to help you take confident steps towards your future. Alumni have gone on to work in both private and public sector roles, including finance teams, advisory firms and regulatory bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-6b982eab-fdcc-4c00-9543-7fa7ebf00164\" data-name=\"Accreditations and exemptions\" data-count=\"7\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;accreditationsAndExemptions&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-opal-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accreditations-and-exemptions\">Accreditations and exemptions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-accreditationsAndExemptions has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-bf803926b1bcc926ee7592b5008160dc\"><p>The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) is a university-accredited undergraduate qualification awarded by Birmingham Newman University. The course is aligned with the requirements of leading professional bodies including ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA and IFA. By completing specific modules, you may be eligible for up to twelve exemptions from professional examinations, giving you a valuable head start in your qualification journey and a competitive edge in the job market. These exemptions are reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with industry standards and evolving professional frameworks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-8fb38b63-804e-485e-bfdf-30b135e4dc52\" data-name=\"Meet the teaching team\" data-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"wp-block-newman-query query-block newman-query alignfull is-style-default has-3-columns\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__header mb-4 fade-in-up is-flex is-justify-content-space-between is-align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mb-0 query-block__title has-primary-color\">Meet our Law staff<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-flex gap-2 is-align-items-center is-justify-content-flex-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__desktop-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/staff\/department\/law\/\" class=\"button button--primary\">\n\t\t\t<span>View all Law staff<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"query-block__buttons is-flex is-justify-content-space-between\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"prev next-button carousel-nav-button button-reset carousel-prev\" title=\"Scroll carousel left\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"next-button__text is-sr-only\">Slide carousel left<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"next-button__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"#002c4b\" d=\"M9.4 233.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288 480 288c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-370.7 0 73.4-73.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-128 128z\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"next prev-button carousel-nav-button button-reset carousel-next\" title=\"Scroll carousel right\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"prev-button__text is-sr-only\">Slide carousel right<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"prev-button__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"#002c4b\" d=\"M502.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l370.7 0-73.4 73.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128z\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"newman-query__loop query-block__loop query-block__content fade-in-up is-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"scroll-offset\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<article class=\"card card--staff has-primary-color\">\n\t<a class=\"faux-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Chinedu Aghanenu\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/staff\/staff\/chinedu-aghanenu\/\"><\/a>\n\t<div class=\"card--image \">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Chinedu-Aghanenu-500x500.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_square size-medium_square wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chinedu Aghanenu\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"card--info mt-4 has-primary-color\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-0 is-inline has-4-font-size has--font-size--mobile has-primary-color\">Chinedu Aghanenu<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"card--info-excerpt has-primary-color mt-2 mb-0\">\n\t\t\tSenior Lecturer | Programme Leader &#8211; 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