Accounting and Finance BSc Honours

Course summary

Our Accounting and Finance BSc is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced global financial environment. This dynamic course combines in-depth study of accounting and finance theories with hands-on experience, developing your ability to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

You will master key principles in accounting and finance while sharpening valuable employability skills such as team-working, problem-solving, communication and commercial awareness. The course places a strong emphasis on understanding the global, social and ethical dimensions of the accounting profession, preparing you for a career in a complex and interconnected world.

Delivered by expert staff with experience in the field, this course will ensure you stay at the forefront of industry trends. Each level of study integrates practical experience with theoretical learning, helping you apply key accounting concepts within the broader business context. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools such as SAGE and have access to our two state-of-the art Bloomberg powered Financial Market Suites – both widely used by global financial institutions.

Our degree is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, ensuring you graduate with the skills, knowledge and experience to enter the workforce confidently. Whether you aim to become a qualified accountant, financial analyst, or pursue other roles within the finance sector, this course will equip you with the tools you need for success.

Top reasons to study with us

• Fast-track your professional qualifications with exemptions from leading accountancy bodies
• Gain up to nine ACCA, six ICAEW and eight CIMA exam exemptions upon completion of your studies
• Put theory into practice on a year-long work placement or gain international experience studying abroad
• Access to one of the largest financial databases in our two state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Market Suites
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software like SAGE Accounting
  

Our Accounting and Finance BSc is tailored for those aiming to achieve professional qualifications and build a career in accountancy and finance. Developed in consultation with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), this degree provides a strong foundation for your professional journey.

The University's Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

• Audit manager
• Chartered management accountant
• Financial analyst
• Financial controller
• Tax consultant