BSc Accounting with French
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
BSc Accounting with French |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Science in Accounting |
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Programme Code |
ACC-BSC-MM |
UCAS Code |
N4R1 |
JACS Code |
N400 (DESCR) 66 |
Criteria for Admissions A Level grades of AAB plus Grade B in GCSE Mathematics |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Major Honours |
Length of Programme |
4 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
480 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Queen's Management School |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Accounting (2007) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Chartered Accountants Ireland |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-09-11 |
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Association of Certified Chartered Accountants |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-06-13 |
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-01-14 |
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 14-05-13 |
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Association of International Accountants |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 20-02-14 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations Stage 1 |
Students with protected characteristics
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The degree programme aims to:
Provide effective systems of learning, academic guidance and pastoral support to encourage the academic, intellectual and personal development of students.
Provide students with the opportunity to pursue appropriately demanding programmes of study focused on Accounting and its cognate disciplines of Economics, Finance and Law, at a breadth and depth appropriate to a first degree qualification.
Provide students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Accounting or cognate subjects with the necessary study skills and subject knowledge.
Place accounting in its broader economic, organisational, social and political contexts.
Develop students' knowledge and skills base in ways which inter alia will enhance their employment opportunities.
Satisfy appropriate professional accreditation standards at the undergraduate level.
Develop intellectual, personal, team and professional skills necessary for lifelong learning, professional development and service to society
Maintain a supportive working environment in which there is respect for social and cultural differences and openness, fairness, and equality of opportunity in relation to selection, learning, assessment and support.
Cultivate in students a range of linguistic skills and a clear awareness of a foreign language and its application and cultural setting as a basis both for employment in the UK and overseas and for personal development.
Promote student learning in the French language, in a broad-based and structured curricula which reflect the cumulative nature of language study and integrate research and teaching.
Enable students to develop advanced linguistic skills, which are informed by general language awareness, specialist financial intercultural competence and high levels of critical thinking.
Further students' knowledge of the cultures and societies in which French is spoken, and thereby to foster a lifelong interest in the language and the French-speaking world.
Provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment which enables learners to fulfil their potential and to develop a capacity for motivated independent learning
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate arguments and evidence from a variety of sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Analyse and draw reasoned conclusions concerning structured and unstructured problems from a given set of data and from data which must be acquired by the student |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Relate theory to practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Gain insights into the complexity of ‘real world’ situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Improve judgment skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Be able to deal with situations of uncertainty and ambiguity |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Enhance understanding of the environment within which management problems exist |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between stages. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops; interactive lectures, class based problem solving, independent reading. Methods of Assessment A range of assessment methods are used to enhance cognitive skills including tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments and end of semester examinations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Demonstrate transferable skills such as independent learning, communication, and self-management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Work in groups, and other inter-personal skills, including oral as well as written presentation skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Incorporate the use of information and computing technology (ICT) skills in acquiring, analysing and communicating information, including the use of spreadsheets and word processing software, the world-wide web and e-mail |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Use communication skills, including the ability to present quantitative and qualitative information together with analysis, argument and commentary in a form appropriate to different intended audiences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Apply numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial and other numerical data and to appreciate statistical concepts at an appropriate level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. The teaching and learning environment is supportive of the need to assist students in developing and enhancing their transferable skills. Methods of Assessment Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the BSc (Accounting) with French degree. Students are given deadlines which they are expected to meet thereby requiring them to prioritise their work and enhance their time management skills. In addition students are required to give group presentations and prepare written materials, both as groups and individuals, at stages 1, 2 and 3. This involves effective teamwork which aids the development of transferable skills. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand the conceptual and applied aspects of accounting as an academic discipline, at a breadth and depth appropriate to a first degree with reference to the requirements of the Accounting Benchmark Statement and the Languages, Culture and Societies Benchmark Statement. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Evaluate the main current technical language and practices of accounting in the areas of recognition, measurement and disclosure in financial statements; managerial accounting; auditing; taxation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Understand the alternative theories of income measurement and associated recognition rules and valuation bases, the international context of accounting regulation and alternative managerial accounting approaches to planning, control and decision-making |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Discuss the theories and empirical evidence related to the core aspects of accounting, including a familiarity with the latest research developments and issues in |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Understand and use oral and written forms of French |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Have knowledge and understanding of the linguistic registers, structures and varieties of French |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Have knowledge and understanding of business French and the commercial environment in which it is used |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Ensuring that students acquire appropriate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, techniques, theories etc on Accounting is at the heart of the teaching and learning strategies in this degree programme. Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are use to enhance knowledge and understanding including: tutorial portfolio system where students are required to submit work on a weekly basis; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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understand how accounting informs and is informed by the organisational, economic, social and political contexts in which it operates |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
record and summarise transactions and other economic events |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
prepare financial statements for incorporated and un-incorporated entities |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
analyse the operations of business in the areas of decision analysis, performance measurement and management control |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
read and evaluate accounting and related literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
communicate fluently and effectively with native French speakers in both oral and written contexts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
to demonstrate a high level of understanding of oral and written forms of French, including business French |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
deploy an appropriate range of vocabulary, structures and registers |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
synthesise ideas and develop arguments in French drawing from a wide range of diverse sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies A combination of teaching and learning methods are used to enhance subject-specific skills. These include: traditional lectures; interactive small group tutorials; weekly workshops Methods of Assessment A combination of assessment methods are used to test the development and enhancement of subject-specific skills. These include: tutorial portfolio system; group presentations; case studies, both structured and unstructured; group assignments; individual assignments; class tests and end of semester examinations. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Introductory Financial Accounting | ACC1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Introductory Management Accounting | ACC1003 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Accounting Information Systems | ACC1004 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
Principles of Economics | ECO1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 30% | 70% | ||
French 1 | FRH1101 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 20% | 35% | |
Intermediate French | FRH1111 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 20% | 35% | |
Beginners French Studies (Post GCSE Level) | FRH1121 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 20% | 35% | |
Financial Accounting | ACC2004 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Financial Decision Making | FIN2006 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Management Accounting | ACC2005 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Introduction to Legal Study and Basic Contract Law | ACC2001 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
French 2 | FRH2101 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 20% | 35% | |
QMS Placement Year Accounting with a Language | ACC3333 | 3 | 120 | YES | YES | 30 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Advanced Financial Accounting | ACC3010 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Advanced Management Accounting | ACC3011 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Taxation | ACC3012 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Law of Business Organisations | ACC3024 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
French 3 | FRH3101 | 4 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 20% | 35% |
Notes
The Language module option depends on the student's previous study in French FRH1101 is for those with A-Level French FRH1111 is for those with AS-level French Grade B or equivalent FRH1121 is for those who have GCSE Grade B or equivalent in any modern language