| • | The curriculum has been designed with a view to providing graduates from the course with a body of knowledge and understanding, the intellectual and practical skills, and transferable/key skills attractive to prospective employers within the accountancy profession, industry and commerce, the public utilities, charities, central and local government and other organisations. |
| • | The significant exemptions from professional accountancy examinations gained by graduates from this course enhance the employability of graduates enabling employers to save time, money and other resources on the training and professional development of recruits from this course. |
| • | The links with the professional accountancy bodies mean that curriculum content is continuously reviewed so that it remains up to date and relevant. |
| • | The course runs a guest speaker programme. This covers not only theoretical, technical and professional aspects of accountancy and related areas but also interpersonal skills such as optimising presentation and job seeking skills. Occasional visits are made to other academic institutions in the area to participate in seminars and workshops. |
| • | The course also has significant links with industry, commerce and the profession through donated prizes which are awarded The course has an optional placement year, and many students work on a part-time basis and/or during vacations. There is significant help provided by the University (e.g. through the Student Jobshop) in helping students gain such employment. Student services also provide resources, courses and workshops designed to improve student employability. |
| • | The undergraduate dissertation often provides students with an opportunity to enhance their links with employers by using the workplace as a resource for the preparation of the dissertation. |
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