Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

What makes Accounting and Finance at Worcester special?

Our degree in accounting and finance aims to build your skills portfolio for a rewarding career in the field of accountancy or finance.  You'll actively engage with employers and the leading professional bodies during your time at the University, as you position yourself to enter this highly influential sector.

With its strong focus on contemporary issues (such as globalisation, governance and business sustainability), this degree will show you're a highly analytical, numerate and commercially-driven graduate. You'll also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that employers value, and have the opportunity to gain 'real world' experience through the optional placement year.

112 UCAS tariff points - including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for Mature Student Entry Routes

Undergraduate courses usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or Pearson 59 (with no less than 51 in each component) or various Cambridge certificates. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered. Some courses may require a higher score for professional accreditation or registration.

Employability

Studying accounting and finance will prepare you for a range of careers in accountancy or financial services, including:

• Accounting
• Audit
• Finance
• Banking
• Insurance
• International trade

On our accounting and finance degree, you'll also get the chance to work with accountants and finance specialists from organisations such as KPMG, Grant Thornton and HM Treasury. These professionals have experience of management, consultancy or running their own business across sectors including banking and manufacturing.

Benefits

Throughout your course, you will receive integrated career coaching to help you develop your CV and interview technique.

There are also a range of extracurricular opportunities offered by the Business School. You can develop your own business through our Business Incubator, or work on live client projects through our Media Lab.

Graduate Employability

Our accounting and finance graduates have secured jobs with companies such as:

• BDO LLP
• Ernst & Young LLP
• KPMG
• NFU Mutual
• Lloyds Bank
• PwC