Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons)

Our BSc in Accounting and Finance, offered by Henley Business School—ranked 23rd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)—prepares students for careers in accountancy firms, financial institutions, and multinational enterprises. The programme builds a strong foundation in core accounting and finance theories, technical skills, and their societal roles. Through core modules on financial systems, capital markets, and risk management, students apply knowledge via trading simulations and spreadsheet modelling. In later years, advanced and optional modules allow specialisation, ensuring graduates possess immediately transferable professional skills.Additionally, the degree offers flexibility, including a one-year transfer to our Malaysia campus for cultural immersion and reduced fees, while completing the programme in three years. Students may also apply for credit for prior learning from ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA, enhancing accessibility and career progression. For further details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Management Information; Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance; Introductory Finance/Trading Simulation I; Financial Accounting; Management of Risk. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.