BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

One of only a few courses in London accredited by six accountancy bodies, this course provides exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia and IFA (provided you select the corresponding option modules) and will fast-track you on a path to becoming a qualified accountant. With this qualification you can enter a career across several industries, businesses and organisations in the private, public or voluntary sectors. 

Gain employment in the financial services industry with a solid understanding and thorough overview of financial markets, financial reporting requirements and the regulatory framework for accounting. Benefit from core accounting disciplines with a heavy emphasis on preparation for the world of work. 

Receive full exemption from professional-level exams as well as training to complete your final papers with the integrated Master's version of this course - MAccFin (Hons) Accounting and Finance.

From day one, you'll develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to succeed as an accountant or finance professional. An interest in news and current affairs will be an asset as you'll examine and debate current financial issues in light of what you learn.

Throughout the course you'll learn about financial and management accounting and the business and regulatory environment in which businesses operate. You'll also learn about financial management and the role of the financial markets and key financial institutions.

 major part of the course involves developing relevant practical skills to prepare you for employment. For example, you'll learn how to:

• Manipulate, analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Apply accounting principles and techniques to a range of business problems.
• Use industry-standard software.

You'll also learn how to appraise evidence, present and communicate clearly, work in a team and conduct independent research when required, such as when preparing a final-year project on a topic of your choice.

We consistently review our courses to ensure we are up-to-date with industry changes and requirements from our graduates. As a result, our modules are subject to change.

• Tawjihi: 60% for Foundation
• 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's

A UEL degree in accounting and finance will leave you in an excellent position to gain work in a variety of business sectors.

Some students choose to continue their studies with a relevant postgraduate degree, such as the MSc International Accounting & Finance, MSc Professional Accounting, MSc Financial Management or MSc Risk Management. 

Please note that we also offer an integrated Master's version of this course - MAccFin (Hons) Accounting and Finance.

Others obtain employment and go on to achieve their ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA Australia, IFA or AIA qualifications while working.

The kind of roles that you can expect to be open to you after graduation include:

• Financial accountant
• Management accountant
• Budget controller
• Tax advisor
• Internal or external auditor.

In addition to large accounting and consultancy firms, other financial services institutions such as banks, building societies and insurance companies are in the market for well-qualified, ambitious accounting and finance graduates.

This degree will also leave you well placed to find employment in any other commercial sector, from retail and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and utilities. You could also work for a charity or in the public sector.

If you'd like to start your own business, you can make use of the incubation space in our Business Centre, providing office accommodation, IT and access to business advisers and mentors.

Whatever path you take, our Careers and Student Employability team will provide practical help – and you can use their services even after you've graduated.

We also run a dedicated employability programme for business and law students, called Employ. It includes employability workshops, skills training sessions, guest speaker events, voluntary work, student ambassador roles and work experience opportunities.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our  Career Coach portal.