valuable recruitment experience in terms of preparing job application documents and undertaking an interview processes. Placement years are undertaken between the second and third year of study. The award thoroughly prepare students for the world of work and there will be representation from the university placement and recruitment office available to discuss all opportunities. The relevance of the placement is checked and a member of the course team will visit all students whilst they are on placement. Assessment Assessment on this course will take many forms dependant on the subject area and level of study, these may include: Formal examinations (both computer and paper based) Written and research supported assignments Group work Presentations Portfolio Simulated assessment / examinations All assessments are designed to test the knowledge and understanding of students and to ensure learning outcomes have been achieved. Assessments are designed to maximise accreditation from the accountancy professional bodies and to ensure students are work ready. How to Submit Assessments Formal Examinations The university has dedicated assessment weeks; no form of absence should be planned in these weeks. An examination time table will be communicated by the assessment team and published on the university web-site. Your individual module handbook and module leader will communicate the requirements of each examination and also provide support you in your exam preparation. Written Assignment Submission Written assignments will be submitted online through Blackboard (VLE). Each module handbook and module tutor will make it clear how you will be expected to submit your work. All assignments must be submitted through the dedicated module space within Blackboard, and not through the award space. All assignments are marked anonymously unless this is not possible or undesirable. Learning Support Agreements If you have a learning support agreement which recognises dyslexia as a disability this must be clearly identified on your submission. If your learning support agreement allows a
Appendix B – Curriculum Maps Please provide: On completion of each level of study during your BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance degree will be able to:- Learning outcomes LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 6 Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with Accounting. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and their development in Accounting. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical evaluation of key aspects of Accounting, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of the discipline. Learning Develop of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts. Understand the limits of their knowledge and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge. Demonstrate an understanding of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge associated established
related to Accounting. problems in Accounting and propose solutions to problems arising from analysis. problems and use decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts. Communication Communicate the results of study accurately, reliably and with structured and coherent arguments. Communicate effectively information and arguments in a variety of forms, to specialist and non specialist audiences and deploy techniques of the discipline effectively. Communicate and analyse information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non specialist audiences. Application Undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment. Apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied. Apply the methods and techniques learnt to review, consolidate and apply knowledge and understanding to devise and sustain arguments.