Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) with Placement Year BSc
You need to complete and pass three full A level courses. These must include one at A level, grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature will also be considered; graduates earn a median £41,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
You need to complete and pass three full A level courses. These must include one
grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature will also be considered · 83% of entrants came with A levels · 96% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
You need to complete and pass three full A level courses. These must include onetypical A level offer; you need to complete and pass three full a level courses. these must include one subject from the following: mathematics, further mathematics, physics, or statistics. you will also need grade 6/b in g
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature will also be considered
Who actually got in: 83% with A levels, 16% with the IB. 25% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 135 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications3
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | You need to complete the full IB Diploma with three subjects at Higher Level andYou need to complete the full IB Diploma with three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level. This must include Higher Level Maths or Physics. You will also need grade B or 6 in G | grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language and grade B or 6 in GCSE English Literature will also be considered |
| BTEC | —You need to complete and pass your BTEC/A level qualifications. We will consider any combination of A level and BTECs equivalent to three A levels, but you must have studied an A Level in the followin | — |
| Advanced Highers | Complete and pass your Advanced Highers. This must include one from the followinComplete and pass your Advanced Highers. This must include one from the following: Mathematics, Physics or Statistics. You will also need grade B in National 5 English and Maths, and grade C in five o | — |
Years 1–5
What do you study?
7compulsory modules in year 1, 3 optional
Compulsory modules this year: business & administration 44% · green & sustainability 14% · mathematics & statistics 14% · law & public administration 12%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Foundation year · 8 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Statistics
What you learn (8)
- apply statistical tools and techniques to solve business problems
- formulate precise statements suitable for statistical inference
- perform basic statistical analyses of data using software tools
- interpret statistical analysis results to support decisions
- evaluate validity of assumptions underlying statistical results
- write clear and structured statistical reports
- assess accuracy and reliability of reported statistical data
- reflect on own learning progress to guide self-development
- Foundations of Business
What you learn (7)
- describe key features of organisations and their business environment
- identify issues related to business operations and strategy
- discuss issues affecting operations, management, marketing and strategy
- analyse relationships between an organisation and its functional areas
- apply critical thinking to resolve business problems
- analyse business data from varied sources
- evaluate reliability of business information sources
- Academic Practice
What you learn (11)
- reflect critically on the purposes of higher education institutions
- evaluate one's own development as an academic learner
- identify key features of effective academic writing
- complete written and oral assessment tasks competently
- evaluate different teaching, learning and assessment approaches
- plan the structure of an academic piece of work
- manage personal time to meet academic deadlines
- apply critical thinking to academic material
- evaluate the quality and relevance of evidence
- apply evidence to support an academic argument
- solve academic problems using structured approaches
- Problem-Solving in Organisations
What you learn (11)
- define key problem-solving concepts and strategies
- apply appropriate problem-solving strategies to given situations
- identify common biases affecting decision making
- distinguish effective from ineffective communication practices in organisations
- distinguish effective from ineffective teamwork behaviours
- distinguish effective from ineffective leadership and followership behaviours
- recognise situations requiring different problem-solving techniques
- explore problems and opportunities to inform creative solutions
- generate original ideas to address identified problems
- evaluate and implement selected solutions
- reflect on personal thinking to detect potential decision-making biases
- Advanced Mathematics
What you learn (4)
- apply matrix methods to solve mathematical problems
- apply implicit differentiation to solve calculus problems
- apply maclaurin and taylor series expansions to approximate functions
- construct logical quantitative arguments to support conclusions
- Introducing Accounting and Finance
What you learn (8)
- explain the purposes of accounting in a business context
- describe how accounting relates to other business functions
- explain the role of finance within a business
- use analytical tools to interpret financial data
- describe the characteristics of accounting information
- identify limitations of accounting information
- apply basic accounting concepts to analyse business problems
- evaluate the use of data to support financial decisions
- Business Consulting
What you learn (9)
- identify ethical issues involved in conducting research with participants
- explain techniques for interviewing and observing people in research
- describe the process of designing and administering surveys
- organise qualitative and quantitative data for analysis
- analyse basic qualitative and quantitative datasets
- describe routine operational aspects of running a business
- connect real-world business problems to relevant academic theory
- generate original ideas to address business challenges
- interpret findings from qualitative and quantitative data
- Management of Global Risks
What you learn (11)
- identify risks arising in a firm's natural environment
- identify risks arising in a firm's social environment
- identify risks arising in a firm's political environment
- describe forms of socio-economic governance affecting business activity
- explain how governance structures affect multinational corporation activity
- evaluate constraints and opportunities governance presents to firms
- identify managerial responses to natural environmental risks
- identify managerial responses to social and political risks
- apply critical analysis skills to global risk issues at undergraduate level
- evaluate the quality and reliability of evidence sources
- integrate multi-disciplinary themes to analyse global risk topics
Year 1 · 7 core, 3 optional · 105 credits ≈ 1,050 hours
- Economics for Business
What you learn (7)
- explain core economic concepts such as income determination and opportunity cost
- describe macroeconomic trends and their impact on business adaptation
- apply economic concepts to analyse industry-related problems
- formulate models to analyse and solve economic problems
- evaluate competing economic models and hypotheses critically
- select appropriate economic models for business and policy problems
- produce analytical reports addressing economic issues
- Business Law
What you learn (10)
- describe the key features and institutions of legal systems
- explain core principles of the English legal system
- identify the main sources of law
- describe the hierarchy of courts in England
- explain the doctrine of binding precedent
- explain the fundamental principles of contract law
- describe theoretical approaches underlying contract law
- analyse written and spoken legal materials
- communicate complex legal ideas clearly
- formulate and evaluate hypotheses through testing
- Financial Management
What you learn (11)
- calculate present value of future cash flows
- explain how inflation affects capital project valuation
- explain how taxation affects capital project valuation
- identify different forms of market efficiency
- compare main sources of company financing
- explain the concept of capital structure
- explain the concept of dividend policy
- discuss the relevance of capital structure and dividend policy to corporate finance
- explain the importance of short-term and long-term financial planning
- critique shareholder value maximisation against wider ethical and political concerns
- analyse the global financial crisis in relation to finance regulation and conduct
- Foundations of Management Accounting
What you learn (13)
- describe the mechanics of marginal, absorption and activity-based costing
- evaluate arguments for and against different costing systems
- apply techniques to estimate and forecast costs
- use software tools to support cost prediction
- explain pricing techniques used in different business contexts
- apply pricing techniques to practical business scenarios
- discuss how budgeting supports planning and control decisions
- discuss how standard costing supports resource allocation
- construct budgets using spreadsheet applications
- calculate standard costs for business activities
- interpret variance analysis results
- explain how management accounting draws on multiple disciplines
- apply analytical skills to solve management accounting problems
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
What you learn (11)
- explain how accounting information supports decision-making
- evaluate how accounting information is used to assess management performance
- describe the core concepts underlying financial accounting
- explain the theoretical frameworks that underpin financial accounting practice
- describe the structural differences between sole traders and companies
- explain how business structure influences the content of financial statements
- explain how changing business environments affect accounting information needs
- describe how technological change shapes financial accounting requirements
- assess the characteristics of financial accounting information
- describe the relationships between different financial statements
- evaluate the fundamental principles underlying financial accounting
- Introduction to Statistics
What you learn (8)
- explain why probability and statistical methods are needed in analysis
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of statistical methods
- describe fundamental statistical concepts
- apply specific statistical techniques to data
- describe fundamental statistical concepts
- apply specific statistical techniques to data
- apply problem solving strategies to statistical questions
- evaluate statistical arguments using logical reasoning
Year 2 · 5 core, 6 optional · 75 credits ≈ 750 hours
- Management Accounting for Decision Making and Control
What you learn (20)
- explain technical and conceptual issues in costing systems
- analyse how control systems influence employee behaviour
- discuss how cost management should be tailored to organisational context
- apply performance control techniques to specific organisational contexts
- interpret short-term decision making techniques for varied contexts
- evaluate alternative investment appraisal approaches
- assess the practical application of investment appraisal methods
- apply financial measures of divisional performance
- discuss the impact of performance measures on managerial decisions
- explain the theoretical basis of optimal transfer pricing
- apply alternative transfer pricing methods to business scenarios
- discuss the suitability of different transfer pricing approaches
- analyse behavioural effects of transfer pricing choices across contexts
- evaluate balanced performance measurement systems linked to strategy
- evaluate the case for an external focus in management accounting
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills to accounting issues
- relate management accounting theory to professional practice
- evaluate management accounting information for decision relevance
- interpret accounting data to support management decisions
- describe how organisational culture shapes management accounting practice
- Financial Reporting 1
What you learn (14)
- explain the structure of the international financial reporting regulatory framework
- evaluate the conceptual framework underpinning financial reporting standards
- identify the information needs of different stakeholder groups
- discuss corporate governance and ethical issues affecting financial reporting
- prepare a statement of financial position complying with IFRS requirements
- prepare a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income under IFRS
- apply accounting concepts and IFRS requirements to practical scenarios
- justify the accounting treatment selected for a given scenario
- assess the nature and limitations of accounting information
- describe the relationships between different financial statements and accounting figures
- explain the global regulatory framework for accounting practice
- analyse how global regulation shapes accounting practices
- critically evaluate the choice and application of accounting policies
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills to accounting scenarios
- Finance 1: Financial Markets
What you learn (11)
- explain the relevance of financial markets to investors and firms
- explain how markets establish prices for securities and derivatives
- define the forms of market efficiency
- discuss empirical evidence testing the efficient markets hypothesis
- evaluate theoretical and empirical links between risk and return
- explain key financial models and their underlying assumptions
- critique the limitations of financial theoretical models
- interpret empirical findings relating to financial markets
- solve quantitative problems in financial analysis
- analyse case-study information to draw financial conclusions
- communicate complex financial ideas clearly in written and spoken form
- Finance 2: Corporate Finance
What you learn (14)
- evaluate factors shaping a firm's optimal investment decisions
- evaluate factors shaping a firm's optimal financing decisions
- evaluate factors shaping a firm's optimal payout decisions
- calculate a firm's cost of capital under varying assumptions
- apply different valuation methods to estimate firm value
- identify key value drivers using valuation outputs
- discuss the principal motives behind mergers and acquisitions
- identify reasons why firms seek external capital
- explain key theoretical models of corporate finance and their assumptions
- critique the limitations of corporate finance theoretical models
- interpret empirical research findings relevant to corporate finance
- solve numerical corporate finance problems
- analyse case-study data to inform financial decisions
- communicate complex corporate finance concepts clearly
6 optional modules
- Economics of Strategy
What you learn (15)
- write concise analytical reports on economic issues
- construct economic models to address given problems
- apply models to solve economic problems
- critique rival economic models and hypotheses
- select suitable economic models for business problems
- apply chosen economic techniques to industry problems
- describe economic trends, institutions and policies affecting business strategy
- simplify economic problems using basic theoretical models
- communicate economic concepts through writing, speech and graphs
- express economic ideas using basic mathematical notation
- present individual work clearly to an audience
- collaborate effectively within a team project
- research an economic topic using online and library sources
- collaborate with peers on shared research tasks
- explain core economic concepts such as cost curves and supply-demand models
- Powerful Accounting: Critical Perspectives
What you learn (13)
- explain theoretical assumptions underlying accounting regulation and practice
- describe how accounting practices vary with context and circumstance
- identify key controversies and difficulties in accounting theory and practice
- evaluate the nature of accounting by comparing theory and practice
- explain how accounting contributes to spreading management ideas globally
- describe significant developments in accounting theory and research
- explain why accounting data require contextual interpretation
- explain how accounting shapes perceptions of organisational success
- assess accounting information presented in narrative and numerical forms
- explain the relationship between financial statements and narrative disclosures
- identify diverse theoretical approaches used within accounting research
- describe the historical origins of accounting concepts and their influence on practice
- formulate personal arguments on key accounting issues
- Financial Reporting 2
What you learn (14)
- describe required formats and disclosures for published financial statements
- apply regulations and concepts to prepare key financial statement entries
- evaluate published measures of company earnings
- define the reporting entity and the concept of control in accounting
- identify off-balance sheet activities and their reporting implications
- explain concepts and conventions used in preparing group financial statements
- describe current developments in financial reporting theory and practice
- assess the nature and characteristics of accounting information
- describe relationships between different financial statements and accounting figures
- explain the theoretical basis underlying accounting practice
- analyse how accounting theory influences accounting practices
- evaluate accounting numbers and the choice of accounting policies
- interpret the impact of accounting policies on reported figures
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills to financial reporting issues
- Business Law 2
What you learn (15)
- explain key principles underlying contract law
- evaluate theories underlying contract law critically
- explain key principles underlying the law of tort
- evaluate theories underlying the law of tort critically
- construct a legal argument on a given issue
- present a legal argument to an audience
- critique established legal principles
- describe the legal framework governing business operations
- recognise the importance of ethical decision-making in business
- recognise the importance of sustainable decision-making in business
- analyse written legal texts
- analyse oral presentations for legal content
- communicate complex legal ideas clearly
- formulate hypotheses about legal issues
- refine hypotheses based on evidence
- Applied Accounting Technology
What you learn (8)
- operate cloud-based accounting software to manage financial data
- automate routine accounting transactions using software tools
- generate financial reports using cloud accounting platforms
- apply data analysis features of accounting software to evaluate business performance
- identify trends in financial data to support strategic decisions
- assess the role of data-driven insight in professional judgement and client advisory work
- evaluate how cloud technology is changing accounting processes and professional roles
- assess ethical, security and compliance risks arising from cloud accounting technologies
- Financial Econometrics
What you learn (6)
- explain the theoretical basis of core econometric methods
- describe the assumptions underlying standard statistical tools used in finance
- select an appropriate econometric model for a given finance research question
- design an econometric setup suited to the research objective
- evaluate the robustness of econometric techniques applied to financial data
- assess the statistical power of different econometric tests
Year 3 · 1 core, 28 optional · 15 credits ≈ 150 hours
28 optional modules
- Business Taxation
What you learn (8)
- identify different types of business taxation applicable in the UK
- explain how various taxes affect unincorporated businesses
- explain how various taxes affect incorporated businesses
- calculate a basic UK income tax liability
- calculate a basic UK corporation tax liability
- calculate a basic UK VAT liability
- relate UK business tax rules to broader social and economic factors
- assess the impact of UK business taxation against recognised best practice
- Investment Management
What you learn (9)
- explain core models of portfolio construction and asset pricing
- apply asset pricing theory to evaluate investment choices
- explain the relationship between investment decisions and market efficiency
- apply behavioural finance theories to explain market anomalies
- analyse how limits to arbitrage affect investment strategies
- analyse bond pricing and valuation
- apply hedging techniques to manage interest rate risk
- describe common trading strategies using options
- evaluate investment decisions using financial reasoning and risk considerations
- Derivatives and Risk Management
What you learn (12)
- identify the main types of derivative securities
- describe the characteristics of derivative markets
- classify different types of financial risk
- describe the markets on which financial risks are traded
- explain the mechanics of models used to describe asset price movements
- evaluate the properties and limitations of asset price models
- explain the no-arbitrage principle in derivatives pricing
- apply replication methods to price derivatives
- analyse financial market data using module theory
- interpret financial market data in light of theoretical models
- evaluate quantitative results against module theory
- discuss the implications of quantitative findings
- Advances in Management Accounting
What you learn (5)
- evaluate the role of accounting information in strategic decision making
- apply management accounting tools to support strategic management
- compare management accounting techniques across different organisational contexts
- critique academic literature on the development of management accounting methods
- analyse case studies to assess management accounting practice
- International Financial Management
What you learn (7)
- explain how foreign exchange markets operate
- describe methods used to manage foreign exchange risk
- apply financial concepts to international valuation problems
- apply financial concepts to international investment decisions
- use analytical models to examine foreign exchange market behaviour
- use spreadsheets to analyse foreign exchange data
- evaluate limitations of standard econometric models in forecasting exchange rates
- Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation
What you learn (8)
- explain business valuation models based on accounting data
- apply accounting-based valuation models to company data
- explain why ratio analysis matters to investors and analysts
- prepare a complete company valuation analysis
- perform sensitivity analysis on key valuation assumptions
- identify factors affecting the quality of accounting information for investors
- describe basic empirical findings on value relevance of accounting data
- integrate accounting and finance concepts to evaluate business plans and valuations
- Forensic Accounting using Data Analytics
What you learn (11)
- critically evaluate academic literature on fraud
- build statistical models to predict fraud and misreporting
- construct forecasting models for financial misreporting
- compare strengths and weaknesses of different fraud detection models
- determine the most appropriate model for a given analytical context
- describe key models used to detect and predict financial misreporting
- critique the limitations and assumptions underlying detection models
- interpret empirical data to assess financial reporting quality
- assess the likelihood of future financial misreporting from evidence
- present complex analytical findings clearly in written form
- visualise data to communicate analytical insights
- Mergers and Acquisitions
What you learn (12)
- explain the economic factors motivating corporate mergers and acquisitions
- evaluate the pros and cons of different m&a deal structures
- compare alternative approaches to executing a takeover
- describe the involvement of private equity and hedge funds in takeovers
- analyse the acquisition process from both buyer and seller perspectives
- assess key issues affecting deal outcomes such as payment method and hostility
- identify characteristic features of historical merger waves
- explain theoretical accounts of why merger waves occur
- relate financial press reports on m&a deals to academic theories
- summarise findings from key academic research papers on m&a
- critique the contribution of research studies to m&a understanding
- interpret market reactions to a specific m&a deal for bidder and target
- Banks and Financial Systems
What you learn (7)
- explain how banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers
- describe how banks supply liquidity to corporations
- describe the purpose of bank deposits within the financial system
- explain how financial institutions share risk across time periods
- evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of using bank finance
- explain why certain risks are intrinsic to banking operations
- evaluate current debates in financial regulation policy
- ESG Valuation and Investment
What you learn (8)
- explain the components of the ESG framework
- evaluate the practical application of ESG principles
- apply ESG valuation techniques to company financial statements
- design a theory of change using social and environmental capital concepts
- judge the strengths and weaknesses of valuation approaches
- argue a position on the assumptions underlying valuation approaches
- critique academic literature on social and environmental capital formation
- relate core theoretical ideas on capital formation to ESG valuation
- Fintech
What you learn (6)
- explain how financial technology changes delivery of financial services
- distinguish conventional financial assets from crypto-assets
- plan innovation initiatives for consumer and business financial markets
- describe how fintech operates within consumer and business markets
- apply fintech concepts to design a new start-up venture
- combine conventional financial services with fintech solutions
- Corporate Reporting
What you learn (9)
- apply relevant IFRS requirements to a given accounting scenario
- describe recent developments in corporate reporting regulation
- explain how regulatory developments influence accounting policy choices
- formulate a personal position on a current corporate reporting issue
- articulate reasoned opinions on debates in corporate reporting
- compose concise written reports on corporate reporting matters
- present corporate reporting information clearly to varied stakeholders
- identify ethical dilemmas encountered by financial report preparers
- recommend appropriate responses to ethical reporting dilemmas
- Alternative and Responsible Investments
What you learn (6)
- explain current debates in socially responsible investment
- apply investment knowledge to evaluate alternative investment opportunities
- use analytical techniques to investigate alternative investment options
- design creative approaches to applying investment knowledge
- apply research methods to develop knowledge of sustainable investment
- interpret research findings relating to sustainable investment
- Accounting for Sustainability, People, Planet
What you learn (7)
- describe the historical development of social and environmental accounting
- explain the motivations driving organisations to adopt social and environmental accounting
- identify current practices used in social and environmental accounting
- discuss contemporary issues in social and environmental reporting
- explain the empowering potential of accounting practices focused on stakeholder needs
- formulate a personal argument on a key issue in social and environmental accounting
- construct a personal opinion on ecological and postcolonial accountability debates
- Auditing and Accountability
What you learn (9)
- evaluate how the audit profession operates in practice
- assess the relevance of external audit to different stakeholder groups
- describe the key considerations involved in planning an audit
- explain the procedures carried out during an audit engagement
- analyse case scenarios to identify potential ethical issues
- recommend suitable actions to resolve identified ethical issues
- evaluate the effect of recent developments on the audit profession
- justify an auditor's course of action in a specific situation using reasoned argument
- critically evaluate the functioning of the audit profession and its regulatory framework
- Project Management
What you learn (11)
- identify and classify different types of project stakeholders
- devise strategies for engaging with project stakeholders
- define the goals and objectives of a project
- describe methods for evaluating achievement of project objectives
- review the human factors affecting a project in a systematic way
- identify and characterise sources of project uncertainty
- develop strategies to manage project uncertainties
- apply project management methods to implement a project within an organisation
- explain approaches to planning resources needed for project execution
- explain how to construct a project budget
- evaluate different project management techniques and principles critically
- Supply Chain Management
What you learn (11)
- describe core concepts underlying supply chain dynamics
- explain strategies for managing strategic supplier relationships
- describe core operational and supply chain processes within an organisation
- evaluate why supply chain management functions as a strategic activity
- explain sustainability challenges arising in complex supply chains
- identify drivers of supply chain risk
- propose strategies to mitigate supply chain risks
- evaluate trade-offs involved in outsourcing, re-shoring and offshoring decisions
- apply operational models to explain an organisation's supply chain processes
- analyse stakeholder relationships and associated supply chain risks
- explain supply chains as dynamic, complex adaptive networks
- Problem Structuring: Facilitating Purposeful Analysis
What you learn (8)
- describe practical challenges encountered in real-world OR projects
- outline the sequential stages of an operational research project
- apply soft operational research tools to analyse real-world problems
- apply hard operational research tools to analyse real-world problems
- evaluate the real-world impact of operational research projects
- justify a chosen approach to an organisational problem
- solve quantitative organisational problems using spreadsheet models
- generate creative solutions to organisational problems using problem structuring methods
- AI in Business Practices
What you learn (3)
- explain fundamental concepts and principles of artificial intelligence
- describe how businesses apply ai to improve efficiency and innovation
- apply critical thinking to solve ai-related business problems
- Brand Management
What you learn (6)
- critically appraise key theoretical constructs in brand management
- evaluate the variety of contexts in which branding is applied
- combine information drawn from multiple sources into a coherent argument
- analyse a brand scenario to determine relevant influencing conditions
- recommend the most suitable strategic response to a brand scenario
- evaluate criteria defining a sustainable or ethical brand
- Strategic Games: Thinking rationally about business, policy and real life
What you learn (8)
- apply core game theory concepts to strategic situations
- explain concepts of signalling and matching in strategic contexts
- identify counter-intuitive consequences of strategic choices
- recognise common strategic structures across different contexts
- differentiate rational analysis from psychological interpretation of strategic behaviour
- evaluate strategic reasoning behind everyday and professional decisions
- analyse strategic situations to determine optimal courses of action
- apply strategic reasoning to negotiation scenarios
- Global Issues in Marketing
What you learn (7)
- explain critical concepts in international marketing
- communicate international marketing concepts clearly to others
- evaluate firm internationalisation strategies from a marketing viewpoint
- distinguish international marketing from domestic marketing practices
- analyse marketing cases and examples to identify key issues
- conduct research relevant to a business marketing decision
- summarise key research insights to support decision-making
- Digital Marketing and Applied AI
What you learn (8)
- identify the range of digital tools used in modern marketing
- describe the strengths and applications of different digital marketing tools
- explain the value of specific digital tools in a marketing context
- identify suitable methods for evaluating the success of digital marketing techniques
- analyse a marketing scenario to determine key strategic priorities
- evaluate a range of digital marketing tools against given objectives
- select the most appropriate digital tools to meet marketing objectives
- critique the factors behind the success or failure of a marketing campaign
- Managing People in a Complex World
What you learn (9)
- critically analyse contemporary issues and research in a field
- explain key theories of leadership
- examine interpersonal skills relevant to managing people
- debate current management issues with peers
- apply critical thinking to evaluate management situations
- present differing viewpoints in an original and creative manner
- cope with ambiguous and incomplete information when managing people
- generate original and creative ideas in management contexts
- solve complex management problems using structured approaches
- Negotiation
What you learn (13)
- explain key negotiation concepts such as bargaining types, BATNA, ZOPA and anchoring
- apply negotiation concepts to analyse a bargaining situation
- identify different negotiation styles used in practice
- select an appropriate negotiation style for a given situation
- recognise situations where ethical concerns conflict with winning a negotiation
- respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas arising during negotiation
- identify key information that influences the outcome of a negotiation
- devise realistic alternative plans for a negotiation
- analyse negotiation situations using bargaining theory models
- describe methods for dividing resources fairly in negotiation
- evaluate bargaining and negotiation practice from a critical standpoint
- reflect on personal negotiation performance to identify areas for improvement
- provide feedback to help others improve their negotiation skills
- Applications of Behavioural Economics
What you learn (8)
- describe existing applications of behavioural economics in policy design
- describe existing applications of behavioural economics in firm decision-making
- translate behavioural economics insights into testable policy applications
- translate behavioural economics insights into testable firm-level applications
- apply relevant methodological techniques to evaluate behavioural applications
- analyse complex and ambiguous situations to inform decision-making
- evaluate options using judgement in uncertain contexts
- explain the importance of ethical and sustainable decision-making
- Managing Risks and Building Resilience
What you learn (3)
- define core terminology used in risk management and resilience
- apply risk management and resilience tools to analyse high-risk cases
- evaluate the effectiveness of risk and resilience techniques in reducing harm
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£41,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£34k
Median£41k
Upper quarter£60k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 30 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £33,500 and £60,000. Five years on, the median is £56,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 85% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 13% left | 96% | 125 |
| In work or study, 15 months on0% studying | 90% | 25 |
| Professional or managerial job | 85% | 20 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £33,000 | 10 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £41,000 | 30 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £56,000 | 35 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £50,250 in fees over 5 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
90%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 67% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 195 students answered
Highest: 96% agreed on question 1; lowest: 65% on question 14.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 90% |
| Question 3 | 92% |
| Question 4 | 88% |
| Question 5 | 89% |
| Question 6 | 95% |
| Question 7 | 85% |
| Question 8 | 87% |
| Question 9 | 92% |
| Question 10 | 83% |
| Question 11 | 86% |
| Question 12 | 91% |
| Question 13 | 82% |
| Question 14 | 65% |
| Question 15 | 90% |
| Question 16 | 95% |
| Question 17 | 96% |
| Question 18 | 93% |
| Question 19 | 93% |
| Question 20 | 92% |
| Question 21 | 95% |
| Question 22 | 94% |
| Question 23 | 91% |
| Question 24 | 84% |
| Question 25 | 83% |
| Question 26 | 90% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.