Accounting and Taxation, BSc (Hons)

This flexible Accounting and Taxation degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with pathways for professional recognition in areas like green finance, accounting, audit, pensions, and tax technologies. Unlike many BSc Accounting programs, it emphasizes the public sector and the interplay between businesses and policymakers. You will learn to apply theories in audit, taxation, and public sector accounting; develop skills for strategic roles in organizations; analyze and communicate data on accounting, audit, tax, and sustainability; and apply ethical, responsible practices through real-world projects and case studies. A placement year option is available, and the program is offered by a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).The course covers topics such as financial and management accounting, including a research project, with modules like Management Accounting, Advanced Taxation, Information, Organisation and Accountability from a Historical Perspective, Strategic Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business. Assessment typically includes written examinations and coursework such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and projects.

On our Accounting and Taxation course you'll explore financial accounting and management, 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.