BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)

Our employability-focused Accounting and Finance degree balances the latest research with real-world applications. Gain desirable technical skills and graduate attributes through our professional development stream.

Why study accounting and finance?

Sound financial decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with strong financial expertise. Employers need graduates with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, digital capability and an enterprising mindset to thrive in the fast-paced global economic landscape.

Our specialised BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance integrates the latest research from governance, accountability and sustainability, offering you practical insights and technical skills vital to the industry.

Focusing on real-world applications and problem-solving, the course enhances employability and promotes socially responsible corporate practices. This ensures that you not only pursue your professional ambitions, but you also make a positive contribution to society.

Why UWE Bristol?

On our industry-relevant course, you'll learn to apply your skills to diverse contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with industry stakeholders, the course may enable you to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs and professional bodies.

Access to sector-leading financial databases and expert guest lectures, will enrich your learning experience, offering you networking opportunities and practical insights into real-world financial practices.

Supported by a Progress Coach, you'll reflect on your progression in a portfolio, which you can present to potential employers as evidence of your developmental journey.

Where can it take me?

This Accounting and Finance degree will prepare you for a successful career in the accounting and financial industry, while fostering a sense of social responsibility.

You'll be equipped for various roles, opening career paths as a financial or management accountant, auditor, treasurer, financial analyst, or credit or portfolio manager.

This practice-led course empowers you to join the future workforce as a work-ready graduate.

Careers / Further study

Our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance blends technical expertise with professional skills, preparing you for a broad range of career paths in accounting and finance. These include roles in areas such as professional accounting and financial management, portfolio and wealth management and financial startups.

You'll develop key graduate skills, including digital literacy, effective communication, technical skills, ethical values and integrity and critical thinking. You'll also develop strategic decision-making skills, integrating your technical and theoretical knowledge to enhance business performance and tackle real-world challenges.

By emphasising real-world application and problem solving, the course enhances your employability through professional development. As well as developing a diverse skillset, you'll foster your personal and professional ambitions while making a positive contribution to society. Your learning will also nurture your social awareness, encouraging you to engage in sustainable and socially responsible corporate practices.

Recognising the crucial role of digital capability in today's economy, the curriculum will integrate robust digital components into your learning. This will empower you to effectively use digital tools, increasing your adaptability in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

You'll engage in experiential learning opportunities, including simulations, collaborative teamwork, and work-integrated learning, which will boost your career readiness. By developing your self-reflective abilities to inform and advance your career aspirations, you'll optimise your employability and ensure you're work-ready.

Committed to producing ready and able graduates, we'll equip you with the technical and professional competencies needed to excel in various professional settings within accounting and finance.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and help you find graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.