BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance

The BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance degree at De Montfort University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles, as well as the skills to apply them in real-world scenarios. The course covers topics such as financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, and investment analysis, among others. Students will also learn how to interpret and analyze financial data, and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course is designed to prepare students for a career in accounting and finance, with opportunities for internships, placements, and networking with industry professionals.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the university's Finance Lab, which provides real-time data feeds and simulations of financial markets. The course also includes opportunities for study abroad and Erasmus programmes, allowing students to broaden their cultural and academic horizons.

Discover the Premier Destination for Accounting and Finance Education

De Montfort University is a leading institution for accounting and finance education, with a strong reputation for producing graduates who are highly sought after by employers. The university's location in Leicester provides access to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, offering students a wide range of opportunities for internships and placements.

Kick-start your professional accounting career on a course that develops industry-ready graduates, with exemptions from professional body exams to speed up the process of becoming a qualified accountant.

Gain core knowledge and skills with various modules covering topics such as Corporate Finance, where you will explore the main principles of corporate financial decision-making and their impact on real-world financial decisions. As you progress, Management and Strategy will come into play, introducing the theory and practical aspects of managing organisations and the people who work for them. Other modules include Audit and Forensic Accounting, Strategic Decision Management and Contemporary issues in Accounting.

Our Trading Room simulates what it’s like to work in the financial industry in trading, portfolio management, investment banking, corporate finance and financial or economic analysis.

Our close links with employers and professional accounting bodies will give you opportunities to enhance your career prospects. For example, depending on your module choices, you could gain exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Association of International Accountants (AIA).

Entry criteria

• A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (e.g. BTEC)

• Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)

• English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade 4

• We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.