Join us for this short taster lecture from the University of Birmingham's Director of BSc Accounting and Finance to explore the intersection of technology and accounting and examine its impact on accuracy. Take advantage of this opportunity and register for the session on 6th May by clicking here. 

Awarded and developed by: University of Birmingham, UK

The world needs its accountants and finance professional

As financial markets integrate and business operations diversify, the need for adoption of common global accounting practices intensifies.

Why a Bachelor’s from University of Birmingham?

• A member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 UK research-led universities
• Degrees are of the same standings and standards as those awarded in the UK 
• Long tradition and established track record of teaching business and management 
• Established international reputation of the University and the Business School 
• Research led – cutting-edge research feeds directly into teaching 
• International syllabus with a focus on the issues of globalisation 
• Dedicated staff who provide continuous support for your studies 
• Join the alumni community of more than 300,000 graduates. From television and sport to research and government, the University has outstanding alumni across all sectors.

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Structure

• A structured curriculum delivered over two years through classroom learning.
• There are two semesters in a year and students are expected to undertake 120 credits of modules for each academic year.
• Taught by Birmingham academics and local specialists who worked/are working in the accounting and finance profession.
• View a list of lecturer's teaching modules
• Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday over three time slots: 8:30am/12pm/3:30pm. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required.
• Lessons are typically conducted 3 to 6 hours per day.

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Assessment & Attendance

• Local and international students: 100% attendance rate 
• Year 2 progression to Year 3: Obtain 100 credits from Year 2  
• Modes of assessment: Varies module to module which can include written exams, coursework or a combination of both.  
• Coursework includes written assignments, in-class tests, presentations, projects, etc. Some coursework may be group-based. 
• Revision sessions with lecturers will be arranged during the study break before exams through various platforms including video conferences, online recordings etc. 
• Assessment schedule is subject to change by the University. 

Requirements to Graduate

• Overall result weightage calculation: 25% (Year 2) + 75% (Year 3)  
• To achieve Honours, students must obtain 200 out of 240 credits. 100 of these credits must be from each year of the programme. 
• A degree congregation presided by University of Birmingham is annually held in November on SIM campus. Alternatively, graduates may choose to attend the ceremony in December or July in the UK.  
• The awarded degree and degree certificate, is the same as that awarded in the UK, i.e. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Accounting and Finance.  

Accepted Entry Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting awarded by SIM; or
• Accounting related diplomas from local polytechnics; or
• Non-accounting related diplomas with successful completion of a three-month SIM Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance.
• All other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must obtain an average Grade B and may be required for interview before admission.

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English Language Requirements

• Minimum C6 pass in English as First Language at GCE 'O' Level; or
• IELTS score of 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.5 in Writing and Speaking; and minimum of 6.0 in Listening and Reading (include IELTs Online); or
• TOEFL score of 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Writing and Speaking (include TOEFL Home Edition); or
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 67 overall, with no less than 67 in Writing and Speaking; and no less than 64 in Listening and Reading (include PTE Academic Online); or
• Successful completion of a recognised approved Diploma, where the language of instruction was English

Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance (If Required)

Developed and awarded by SIM, Singapore.

2024 Intake (Full-time)
Programme Duration: 3 Jun 2024 to 31 Aug 2024* 
Application Period: Now till 28 Apr 2024* (For local & international applicants)

_{*Dates are subject to change}

Applicants with non-accounting diplomas or with suitable qualifications will be required to complete and pass a three-month Preparatory Course in Accounting and Finance for entry into the degree programme.

The preparatory course, comprising three modules, will cover foundation concepts which prepares students for undergraduate study with University of Birmingham.

• Business Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting

View preparatory module synopses (PDF 125 KB)

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Programme Fees 

Local students:  

• Per 20 credits: S$3,117.40
• Per 40 credits: S$6,234.80
• Total programme fees: S$37,408.80

International students: 

• Per 20 credits: S$3,466.20
• Per 40 credits: S$6,932.40
• Total programme fees: S$41,594.40

* Fees are inclusive of 9% GST and are payable in four instalments based on the number of module credits undertaken in a term.  Fees are payable before term commencement and do not include textbook. 

Mandatory Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.