Accounting and Taxation, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This flexible BSc in Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year allows students to tailor their studies to personal interests and career goals, including pathways for professional recognition in areas like green finance, audit, and tax technologies. Unlike many programmes, it emphasises public sector accounting and the interplay between businesses and policymakers. Over four years, students undertake a paid industry placement in their third year, gaining practical experience and career enhancement, supported by an award-winning team.The programme enables students to apply theories in audit, taxation, and public sector accounting; develop skills for strategic roles; analyse data related to accounting, tax, and sustainability; and engage in ethical, responsible practices through real-world projects. Modules may include Management Accounting, Advanced Taxation, and Strategic Management, with assessments comprising examinations, essays, reports, presentations, and projects. Join a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).

On our Accounting and Taxation course you'll explore financial accounting and mamnagement, including a research project. Some of the modules you may study include Management Accounting; Advanced Taxation; Information, Organisation and Accountability from a Historical Perspective; Strategic Management; and Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business.