Degree in Accountancy [Hons] (Univ. of Bolton, UK)

The University of Bolton (UOB), began writing themselves into the history book nearly three decades ago, and successfully been awarded the status of University in the year of 2004. They are a private institution in the United Kingdom, made up of four Academic Schools and three research centres, with The School of Business and Creative Technologies being one of the their many highlights in the professional field of education. The University is located in the town of Bolton itself, a place where you can find the internationally renowned cultural structures such as The Octagon Theatre plus The Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. Being one of Britain's fastest growing universities, the academic professionals are committed to developing young minds for their professional lives in the future, with a student body of around 13,000 produced up to date.

Learner's Outcome: Provide students with high quality teaching and learning experiences that are relevant to accounting career. Learning aspirations in career startup with direct application of concept learnt in working environment, including public accounting, private accounting or governmental accounting. Opportunities to have a practical training in different areas of the accounting profession, i.e. accounting, auditor, tax consultant, accountings manager, financial controller, accounts executive, government officer, financial analysis, and so forth. Graduates of this programme would gain exemption for 9 ACCA subjects from the total of 14 of them. 

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-There are two intakes per year (Feb and August).

-You can apply at any time before the commencement date of the programme. Applications will be accepted until the commencement date of the programme.

2. What are the entry requirements?

 (SPM/O-Level) at least 5 credits for entry with study duration of 4 years

 (STPM/ A-Level) at least 2 principals or UEC of 5B's with study duration of 3 years.

 5.5 for entre to Year 1/ Bachelor Degree

 6.0 for entry to top up Bachelor Degree

 International Students are required to sit for placement test.

3. Is Bolton's Bachelor Degree in Accountancy recognised in Malaysia?

-Yes. The BA (HONS) in Accountancy programme is an international recognised Public University, and it is on pending approval from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

4. Where can I continue my degree after completing my Bolton's Bachelor Degree in Accountancy?

-Students can continue with our Bolton's MSc. In Accounting and Financial Strategy at Mantissa College.

-Students can also apply to any other university (subject to meeting the respective universities' entry requirement).

5. What are the structures for this BA (Hons) in Accountancy?

-3 years programmes (2 Semester per year)

-6 papers per year (3+3).

-offer for full timer (weekday + weekends) and part-timer (weekends).

6. If I am in another Bachelor Degree course and would like to transfer over to Bolton's Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, can I get any exemptions?

-only apply for students previous University which had accreditation from MQA or MOHE

-Students seeking exemptions will have to submit the syllabus for subjects they are applying exemptions for. This is for us to articulate the similarity of the contents between what they have done and what we offer.

7. I am holding an advanced Diploma's certificate; can I get any exemptions if I join the Bolton's Bachelor Degree in Business programme?

- Students are requested to send their copy of certificates and their C.V; our programme leader will screen the students' qualification and offer them exemptions or bridging subjects in accordingly.

-This will be case by case issues and final decisions will be on the hands of Mantissa college's principal.

8. What is the schedule for Bachelor Degree in Accountancy like? How many days in a week do I have classes?

-The Bachelor Degree of Accountancy is follows University style schedules. There is generally about 5 hours per day, 4-5 days a week inclusive weekends.

9. What are the benefits taking this Bolton's Bachelor Degree in Accountancy?

-University of Bolton is a public University in UK. (It is globally recognised University).

-Certificate will be differed directly by University of Bolton.

-Certificate is deferred with Honours Status.

-Frequently visit professors from UK during the lecturing sessions.

-Graduates are entitled 9 papers exempted from ACCA. (Total of 14 papers ACCA).

- Standard of quality is guaranteed in term of questions papers, marking, teaching materials (all delivered by University of Bolton).

Graduates are exceptionally well suited to positions in which accounting analysis and reflecting are applied towards making strategic and operational contributions to the functioning, improvement and renewal of commercial and non-commercial organizations. Graduates can seek various career opportunities at executive levels as;  Tax Consultant, Auditor, Accounts Manager, Financial Controller, Professional Accountant, Senior Tax Manager, Senior Chartered Accountant, ProjectAccountant and lots more....