Northampton, University of, BA (Hons), Accounting and Biological Conservation

All joint Honours degrees may also be studied as major/minor combinations; students should ensure the correct UCAS code is used for the specific combination they require; accounting and finance encompasses a wide range of activities including recording and reporting financial performance, monitoring and controlling activity and resources as well as helping to make sound operational and strategic decisions; there are several specialisations such as financial services, auditing, taxation, risk management, and information systems; the course has an international focus; biological conservation enables students to acquire a range of skills appropriate for ecological investigations and to promote effective skills for obtaining, handling and communicating information; students develop their knowledge and understanding of the scientific process and methods of inquiry appropriate to ecological investigations, along with the values and attitudes needed for work in a scientific discipline; the course offers opportunities to develop particular interests in wildlife conservation, biodiversity assessment and habitat management; an important feature of the course is the emphasis on field and practical activities.