Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Accounting and Finance Placement Year
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Accounting
Module Code	07 38669
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	120
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Work based learning-1050 hours Guided independent study-150 hours Total: 1200 hours
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Description	Module comprises a placement year taken after the first two years of study. Through the module, students will obtain practical experience of employment in industry related to their area of study. Students will be encouraged to put into practice the theoretical knowledge and skills developed during the first two years of their academic programme; explore challenges that they, their organisation, or the industry faces; and critically reflect on their experiences. The placement year will provide students with real-life experiences that can be used to underpin theoretical learning on return to their final year.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply knowledge and skills in accounting and finance to problem solve, communicate, and think critically within a work environment.Critically reflect on the application of theoretical knowledge and skills of accounting and finance to a work environment.Understand and analyse organisational goals and pro-actively contribute to those specific goals as an individual and as part of a team during an industrial placement.
Assessment	38669-01 : Assignment 1 Reflective Essay 1000 words : Coursework (20%) 38669-02 : Assignment 2 Presentation : Coursework (20%) 38669-03 : Assignment 3 Work Based Essay 3000 Words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: All assessments are individual. Assignment 1: 1000-word assignment (20%) Assignment 2: Video/Presentation submission (20%). Assignment 3: 3000-word essay (60%). Reassessment: Students to re-sit failed component.
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