Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

The course offers you the chance to gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for a broad range of potential career options within finance, accountancy or general management.Sound financial knowledge and accountancy skills are needed so businesses can make the right decisions, develop the right strategies and achieve growth, while also considering issues of ethics and sustainability. Almost every management job requires an understanding of budgeting and financial administration to ensure the business remains on track and meets its targets.Key course benefits*Tailor your study to your chosen career pathThis course allows you to broaden your knowledge and skills or focus on specialisation as you see fit. You will first study a wide range of subjects laying a solid foundation for a career in accounting, finance or financial management. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules to focus on a particular area of interest.Prepare for professional qualifications*Our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Put your skills to the testPrepare and analyse financial statements, as well as studying the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a diverse range of organisations.Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading FloorDevelop your skills in our Trading Floor*, which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals.Benefit from real-world exposurePrepare for a future career in accounting and finance with a work placement*. Past students have undertaken placements with L'Oreal, Vauxhall Motors, and Digitus Accountancy Limited.Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the 2023/24 intake. Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to secure certain exemptions from ACCA papers, depending on your choice of modules. Please note that additional papers will be required to be taken to become /qualified through the ACCA, which will incur additional costs, and you will also need to fulfil the practical experience requirement*. Qualifying will be subject to competitive application, availability, and meeting any applicable visa requirements.ExemptionsInstitute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)This course is recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) for the 2023/24 intake. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to secure particular exemptions from certain ICAEW papers, depending on your selection of modules, and you will also need to fulfil thepractical experience requirement to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Please note this is subject to availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs.Chartered Institute for Management Accountants (CIMA)This course is recognised by the Chartered Institute for Management Accountants (CIMA) for the 2023/24 intake. Upon successful completion you will be able to secure exemptions from CIMA papers, depending on your choice of modules. Please note that additional papers will be required to be taken to attain the CIMA qualification, which will incur additional costs, and you will also need to fulfil the practical experience requirement*. This may also be subject to competitive application, availability, and meeting any applicable visa requirementsFor more information please visit our website.