School: School of Business

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

This degree covers all main areas of accounting and finance in terms of practical application and critical appraisal. It is designed for those wishing to pursue a career as a professional, Chartered Accountant, but also suitable for those wishing to pursue other careers in professional accounting qualifications, finance, or business management. The programme is therefore an excellent choice for those wishing to follow Accountancy, as it offers a blend of theoretical and practical application, combined with accreditation from professional accounting bodies and exposure to a broader knowledge of finance, which is relevant to a wide range of other business careers.

If you wish to pursue a professional accounting qualification, you will receive partial exemption from the professional accounting bodies examinations. In each year of the course, you will study a combina­tion of accounting and finance modules, as well as modules supplemented by other disciplines [such as economics, business law and mathematics). This programme is aligned with ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, and in doing so a minimum 40% pass mark for ACCA and CIMA, and 50% pass mark for ICAEW for each module is required for the student to qualify for these professional exemptions.

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance of UCLan Cyprus presents its unique partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which is the globally reputed professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant professional qualification. Through this partnership the students that register with the UCLan Cyprus BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme, will be automatically awarded, upon enrolment, with 9 exemptions from ACCAs Fundamental Papers, provided that they complete successfully their undergraduate studies in the programme. This unique privilege gives our students the opportunity to start, along with their university studies, the professional papers of the ACCA qualification. This opportuni­ty makes them more competitive in the marketplace, as it gives them the space to complete both their BA [Hons) Accounting and Finance and their ACCA qualification in four years or shortly after.

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Accreditation / Link with Professional Bodies

The award is accredited for ACCA (9 exemptions), CIMA (8 exemptions) and ICAEW (8 exemptions).

The unique partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) provides significant privileges and opportunities for the students of the programme – find out more here.

Career Prospects

Graduates who combine accounting and finance literacy with a broad appreciation of business economic issues are highly sought after by employers. This degree programme also provides a strong foundation for graduates seeking to enter other business and managerial functions (e.g. managing directors, consultants to private organisations and international organisations such as the World Bank, OECD and the EU), as well as related occupations such as insurance and banking, which have a strong business presence in Cyprus. High calibre graduates from the Programme also have the opportunity to consider applying for an academic career in accounting by pursuing Postgraduate and doctoral studies.

Assessment Method

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How to apply

Step by step Local/EU Students’ application process.

STEP 1.

Complete the University of Central Lancashire application form. The form is also available here.

STEP 2.

Provide copies of your High School leaving certificate and other supporting documents (in native language & in English).
Undergraduate Applicants 
– School leaving certificate & mark sheet
– English language qualification (IELTS or IGCSE or any other equivalent)
– ID card or passport copy

Postgraduate Applicants 
– Bachelor degree & transcripts
– School leaving certificate & mark sheet
– English language qualification (IELTS or IGCSE or any other equivalent)
– Personal statement
– Curriculum Vitae (CV)
– Two reference letters
– ID card or passport copy

STEP 3.

Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable).

 

The above documents may be submitted electronically via email to your University advisor or to admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy.

 

METHODS OF PAYMENT
All payments should be made in Euros (€), to the University’s bank account or via electronic payment:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING A PAYMENT
> Provide your full name (student name)
> A copy of the bank transaction slip should be sent to: accounting@uclancyprus.ac.cy and admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy

1. Bank Transfer

Bank: HELLENIC BANK
Account name: UCLan Cyprus
Account number: 314-10-868795-01
IBAN: CY86 0050 0314 0003 1410 8687 9501
SWIFT/BIC: HEBACY2N

2. Electronic Payment
JCC Smart
https://www.jccsmart.com/e-bill/22447015

NOTES:
1. In case you still do not have your School leaving certificate (for Undergraduates) or your Bachelor degree (for Postgraduates) you can provide the latest mark sheet you have and a conditional offer letter will be issued to secure your place at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus.

2. In case you do not have an accredited English language qualification, we offer our recognised English language Admissions test. We also offer Intensive English Language courses which quickly enhance your English level. Please see more information here.

3. Students whose native language is English or have completed their High School education in English need to provide appropriate evidence.

Once the University has received all the above required documents via email along with the application fee, the UCLan Cyprus Admissions Department will proceed with an official evaluation and if the application is successful, will issue a Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter stating the terms & conditions of your admission for the programme you are applying for.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – VISA MATTERS

International students, who require a visa to enter Cyprus, upon acceptance of their offer letter must submit directly to the University all necessary requested documentation within the deadlines that will be provided. The University of Central Lancashire Cyprus Admissions Department will submit the Visa Application on their behalf and guide them further on the visa application process.

For more information regarding the visa process, click here or contact the Admissions Officers at admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy or at +357 24 69 40 00 for further instructions and assistance on completing your visa application form.

Application deadline

The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Undergraduate Students

The minimum entry requirements are:
> Apolytirion or High School leaving Certificate or other equivalent.

> Knowledge of English Language.

Additional entry requirements

English language requirements

Take the UCLan Cyprus English Language Admissions Test.

We now offer the online Password English test, which is an internationally recognised English Language University Admissions test created by researchers involved in the development and validation of Language assessments such as IELTS and Cambridge suite.

The Password Knowledge test will test your Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing and you will be awarded a CEFR-aligned level certificate specifying a score between 3.0 and 7.0 and above. The test can be taken online or at the UCLan Cyprus campus.

You can take the test whether you are a prospective student or not, and you can use your certificate and grade for proof of your English Language Level either at entry at English universities or institutes or at a job application. Please contact us for more information.

In order to take the test, you need to inform our Admissions Office at admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy or at 24694059 who will guide you on how the test works online, when you can take it, how you can prepare for it, and any steps you need to take in advance, such as the payment of the test fee of €45.

Let’s help you prepare for our English Language Entry Test.

If you are a student who is thinking of joining UCLan Cyprus yet concerned about the English level or the English Language Certificate and Test, then our English Preparation Courses are perfect for you. Our courses have a 98% success rate and we will take you through all the necessary content to get you to the level you need to secure your place here at UCLan Cyprus.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS


€8,500 per year (60 ECTS) from the original fee of €9,950 after the discount of €1,450 per year UCLan Cyprus Bursary.

Additional Fee information

STUDENTS FEES UNTIL REGISTRATION: 

1. Application Fee: €50 > Applicable both to Locals/EU and International Students. Non-Refundable. The Head of Admissions can approve waiving of the application fee for certain cases.

2. Visa Application Fee: €140 > Applicable to those that will apply for a visa. Non-Refundable.

3. Deposit/Registration fee: (a) €1200 > for Locals/EU, (b) €5000 > for non-EU.

4. Student Pass: €60 for both UG and PG students (except DL students). For UG students this is payable every year of their study. This fee is payable upon the payment of the deposit.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS VISA RENEWAL FEES TO OTHER AUTHORITIES: 

For the renewal of the entry permit and the issuance of the Temporary Residence Permit (Pink Slip), the following charges apply and are payable to other Authorities/Organisations such as Government, Medical Centres, etc:

1. Pink Slip application fee: €35

2. Alien book fee: €70

3. Medical Insurance: €130

4. Medical tests (blood tests & x-ray): €60

Other Fees:

a. International Commercial Mediation Module under LLM programmes: €300 per student. This will be added as a note in the Offer Letters of the LLM students.

b. Graduation Fee: A €50 graduation fee is payable by every graduand participating in the graduation ceremony.

c. Retake of a Module: €600 for every module that needs to be retaken.

d. APL Module Evaluation Fee: After the start of Academic Year, €100 per module evaluation request, regardless of the decision. (non-refundable)

e. APEL Module: The module which is APELed is charged with 25% of the tuition fee of the module.

f.  Official Transcript: Additional official copy requested = €5 per set. Certified Copy of Degree: €10 per set.

g. Distance Learning Exams Fee: The University will indicate the nearest exam centre to your location or at the University campus. In case you will need to be accommodated to an exam centre/location not in the University’s list a Fee per Exam might be charged.

Provider information

Main Contact

12 – 14 University Avenue Pyla

Contact Person: UCLan

Phone: +35724694000