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Course overview
Unlock your potential in the world of business with our rigorous BSc Accounting and Finance programme. This course will help you develop your expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making and prepare you for a successful career in today's dynamic global economy.
Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education
You'll graduate ready to confidently navigate the world of accounting and finance, prepared to make a meaningful impact in your career and beyond.
Course Structure
Our programme includes core modules, employability events, and advanced courses to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for managerial success in accounting and finance.
Experience a supportive university environment during your foundation year in Dubai, ensuring you’re ready to begin your undergraduate studies. When completed with at least 100 credits, you’re guaranteed progression to the BSc Business Management with Placement. You'll cover academic skills, quantitative methods for business and economics and more.
Course highlights
Our distinctive Accounting and Finance programme blends the University of Birmingham's academic excellence with the dynamic business environment of Dubai. Offering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with UAE Ministry of Education guidelines, our course prepares you for career success through employability events, advanced management courses, and specialised electives. By emphasising practical skills and research expertise, we empower you to make a lasting impact in the global finance sector.
- Gain a strong foundation in the universal language of accounting and finance, enabling you to excel in various countries and international business environments.
- Benefit from a small student-staff ratio, ensuring tailored support and guidance from experienced tutors throughout your study.
- Join the top 1% of business schools with prestigious triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
- Take advantage of potential professional exam exemptions from renowned institutions such as ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA.
Course delivery
Engage in small group seminars, practical workshops, and an active Accounting and Finance Society. Our flexible teaching methods and close-knit community ensure personalised learning experiences.
- Structured Learning: Engage in 30 hours of weekly contact time, supplemented by self-guided study tailored to your degree program and specific module requirements.
- Small Group Seminars: Engage in interactive discussions and collaborate with peers, promoting a deeper understanding of course material.
- Practical Workshops: Develop hands-on skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing your problem-solving abilities.
Your progress is assessed through various coursework and exams, including reports, essays, presentations, and computer assignments. Satisfactory performance is necessary to advance, with your final degree based on accumulated marks and credits from all years, focusing on your third and fourth-year achievements.
You can take an international exchange period in your second year at a number of partner institutions across the world.
Professional qualification exemptions and accreditation
The BSc Accounting and Finance course offers several exam exemptions from professional Accounting and Finance qualifications including:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Depending on the modules you study over the course of the degree and the results you obtain, you could secure exemptions from the ACCA exams, completion of which is required to become a chartered qualified accountant.
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
On successful completion of the Accounting and Finance course you may be eligible for exemptions from professional CIMA exams which need to be completed to gain chartered management accountant status.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
In order to become a Chartered Accountant you need to complete some professional exams set by the ICAEW. On completion of the Accounting and Finance course depending on the modules you have studied and your performance you may qualify for exemptions.
CPA Australia
To become a CPA, you will also need to satisfy CPA Australia’s required knowledge areas and have successfully completed the CPA Program examinations and the practical experience requirement.
Module information
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
Modules for BSc Accounting and Finance following the Foundation Year.
Like all UAE Ministry of Education Higher Education Institutions we also run the below listed compulsory module. This module is designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. Please note this module must be completed and passed in addition to your core programme modules.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Skills A | 10 | Semester 1 |
| Academic Skills B | 10 | Semester 2 |
| Business Communication Skills A | 10 | Semester 1 |
| Business Communication Skills B | 10 | Semester 2 |
| Decision Making and Control | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Economics for Business | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Financial Accounting and Accountability | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Numeracy, Statistical Analysis and Financial Literacy | 20 | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
The Foundation Pathways are suitable if you've completed your high school education to a high standard and you'd normally require a foundation year before being eligible for first-year undergraduate entry to UK universities.
English language requirements
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
- A Level
BBC - BCC
Fees and scholarships
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.
- AED 115,652
Full-time (September 2025)
Paying your tuition fees
We charge an annual tuition fee (per year of study). The tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.
Application process
To apply for an undergraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Career opportunities
At Birmingham Dubai, our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network information, advice and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Careers Network
In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Student experience
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life at our Dubai campus.
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Accommodation
Coming to the University of Birmingham Dubai to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation partners allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming, and sociable surroundings.
Living in Dubai
Enrich your life with endless attractions, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities. In just over 50 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a tiny settlement to a glistening city and world-class destination. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.
Campus life
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus is where our diverse community comes together, providing a home for up to 3,000 students to learn, relax, and socialise.
Student support
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus, so that you can get the most out of your university experience.
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