Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk
The Department of Finance, Accounting and Risk (FAR) provides a distinctive portfolio of industry-focused courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study delivered on campus and by distance learning. We bring together academics with interests and expertise in the areas of finance, banking, risk, resilience, econometrics, quantitative risk modelling, corporate and international finance, big data analytics, accounting, ethics, governance and responsible leadership.
Our courses are recognised by industry and offer a distinctive learning experience by providing a combination of theoretical underpinning with practical, real-life experience. Our learning and teaching strategy ensures all students have the opportunity to progress through their chosen course experiencing wider industry engagement, enhancing graduate career prospects through ‘real-world’ learning on their course. The accountancy team consists of 80% qualified accountants who have worked either in practice or industry. Our degrees are professionally accredited, which in turn drives elements of the curriculum, learning outcomes and assessment instruments. GCU is the only university in the UK to offer a BA (Hons) Risk Management which also provides an opportunity to take a full-year work placement during level 3. In addition to degree courses, we offer continued professional development, workshops, short courses and applied research to industry.
Staff have close working relationships and strong links to industry which enables a number of student opportunities including external business placements, guest speakers, industry-sponsored student prizes, accreditation and free membership of leading professional bodies which are appropriate to the sector students enter upon graduation. This prepares our graduates by providing them with industry-relevant abilities, business acumen and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Our alumni have secured employment in organisations including Vodafone, Morgan Stanley, Bank of England, Turner & Townsend, Barclays Bank, Mott McDonald, EY, Network Rail, KPMG, AIG Insurance, HSBC, Grant Thornton and RSM.
Our staff collaborate with international universities and organisations in Europe, Africa, and the USA, for example the Central Bank of Nigeria; Nexim Bank Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, University of North Carolina and Lagos Nigeria; University of Malta; Uni Research Rokken Centre, Bergen, Norway. Our partnerships enhance the student experience through multicultural teaching, learning and practice. Our degrees have academic partnerships with universities in HKU Space in Hong Kong and Jinan.
Research
Our courses are underpinned by cross-disciplinary research and consultancy projects, which adds value to the student experience.
Accreditations and partnerships
The BA (Hons) Accountancy is accredited by the main UK professional accountancy bodies, including ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. The BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The Risk Management course is accredited by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
GCU is the academic partner for the Business Excellence Programme delivered by AIRMIC.
Degree and professional courses
Accountancy
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | N400 |
Study accounting, financial management, tax and auditing at degree level. You can become an accountant in blue chip firms and financial organisations, working with facts and figures and being meticulous in your work.
Accounting, Finance and Regulation
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Strong financial management is vital to all organisations and the role of the accounting professional is complex and varied. You'll develop a deeper academic and professional knowledge and understanding of the key challenges facing the profession.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
3 Years | Feb 24 | Glasgow |
Study for this globally recognised accountancy qualification to gain a badge of excellence and enhance your career in a wide range of fields.
Finance, Investment and Risk
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | N390 |
Become a financial expert and put your analytical and problem solving skills to the test. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level.
Financial Technology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Part Time |
2 - 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Prepare for a career in banking and finance by studying a master's offering an emphasis in technologies and data management.
Graduate Apprenticeship Master of Accountancy
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Blended Learning |
5 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow |
Become a Chartered Accountant with ACCA qualification in only five years with the professionally orientated MAcc Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship.
International Banking and Finance
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Accelerate your professional career in commercial and corporate banking and the finance, insurance and investment industries. Learn how to apply financial theories to the real world, with the help of academic and industry experts.
Risk Management
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Distance Learning |
2 - 3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Join the increasingly important world of risk studying data acquisition, organisational risk analysis and impact-assessing insight. Progress to a career in a wide range of industries with employers such as Turner & Townsend and Barclays.
View 5 other study options
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Full Time | 16 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc | Distance Learning | 2 - 3 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (Professional practice) | Full Time | 2 Years | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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MSc (IRM Fast-track) | Distance Learning | 18 Months | Jan 25 | Glasgow |
Risk Management
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 25 | Glasgow | N291 |
Become a Risk Manager if you enjoy analysing and making impactful decisions using specialist skills. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills.
Meet the department
Our teaching and support staff are here to help.
For course and programme enquiries:
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Taylor Bourne
Lecturer in Risk Management
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 141 331 3033 t.bourne@gcu.ac.uk -
Sanjukta Brahma
Senior Lecturer in Financial Services
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 141 273 1044 sanjukta.brahma@gcu.ac.uk -
Jane Burt
Head of Department
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 (0)141 331 3356 jane.burt@gcu.ac.uk -
Christos Gialtouridis
Lecturer in Accountancy
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 (0)141 331 3519 Christos.Gialtouridis@gcu.ac.uk -
Wendy Mazzucco
Senior Lecturer in Accountancy
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 (0)141 331 8461 Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the BA (Hons) Accountancy -
Stuart McChlery
Senior Lecturer in Accountancy
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 141 331 3358 s.mcchlery@gcu.ac.uk -
Karen McFarlane
Lecturer in Accountancy
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 141 273 1286 karen.mcfarlane@gcu.ac.uk -
Daniel McGregor
Lecturer in Accountancy
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 141 331 8560 daniel.mcgregor@gcu.ac.uk -
Chioma Nwafor
Lecturer in Financial Services
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
+44 (0)141 331 1761 chioma.nwafor@gcu.ac.uk -
Athanasios Tsekeris
Lecturer in Finance
Department of Finance, Accounting, and Risk
01412731228 Athanasios.Tsekeris@gcu.ac.uk