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

This degree equips students with the skills to prepare and interpret financial and managerial information for diverse stakeholders. Over the four-year programme, participants undertake a paid industry placement in their third year, gaining practical experience at firms such as JP Morgan, Deloitte, or EY. Supported by an award-winning placements team, students enhance their employability through real-world exposure, a solid grasp of investment and finance, and opportunities to collaborate on projects with companies like PwC. The curriculum, updated by research-focused academics, offers flexibility with optional modules in business and management, alongside guest lectures and strong industry connections. Accredited by bodies including ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA, the programme provides exemptions for professional exams and is delivered by a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).Key modules cover topics like Financial Management, Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets, and Financial Accounting using software, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the field. Assessment methods include dissertations, essays, individual and group projects, and written exams, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation. The course is further validated by accreditations from organisations such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

On our Accounting and Finance course you'll learn how to prepare and interpret financial and managerial information for a variety of users with a sound understanding of investment and finance. Some of the modules you may study include Financial Management; Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets; and Financial Accounting using Accounting Software.