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See the degree grade →A three-year honours degree combining core accounting and finance with specialist forensic techniques such as fraud detection, forensic auditing and digital investigation. Suited to students with strong analytical skills who want to apply accounting knowledge to investigative roles in law enforcement, consultancy or corporate compliance.
The curriculum builds a strong accounting and finance base alongside specialist forensic modules. You will develop capabilities in analysing complex financial data, preparing evidence suitable for legal processes, and using professional accounting and forensic software. Teaching uses practical case studies, real-world scenarios, guest lectures and live project work. The content is reviewed with input from industry and accredited professional bodies.
Typical entry for the standard undergraduate route is 104–120 UCAS points. Applicants without the relevant qualifications or experience can progress via the business and law foundation year offered for this programme. The university also advertises flexible entry options.
Graduates are prepared for roles where financial integrity is critical, including forensic accountant, fraud investigator, compliance officer and financial crime analyst. Employers include law enforcement agencies, government bodies, multinational corporations and accountancy firms. The course aims to equip you to present financial evidence that can withstand legal scrutiny and to operate forensic accounting software used in practice.
Specific fees or scholarship details are not listed on the course page. Prospective students should consult Solent University's fees and finance pages and the admissions team for information on tuition, scholarships, bursaries and student finance options; international mobility and placement funding opportunities may also be available.
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