Course Overview

Our degree in accounting and finance aims to build your skills portfolio for a rewarding career in the field of accountancy or finance. You'll actively engage with employers and the leading professional bodies during your time at the University, as you position yourself to enter this highly influential sector. With its strong focus on contemporary issues (such as globalization, governance, and business sustainability), this degree will show you're a highly analytical, numerate, and commercially driven graduate. You'll also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that employers value and have the opportunity to gain 'real-world experience through the optional placement year.

Employability:

Studying accounting and finance will prepare you for a range of business careers including in accountancy or financial services, for example:

• Accounting

• Audit

• Finance

• Banking

• Insurance

• International trade

On our accounting and finance degree, you'll also get the chance to work with accountants and finance specialists from organizations such as KPMG, PwC, and HM Treasury. These professionals have experience in management, consultancy, or running their own business across sectors including banking and manufacturing.

Benefits

Throughout your course, you will receive integrated career coaching to help you develop your CV and interview technique.

There is also a range of extracurricular opportunities offered by the Business School. You can develop your own business through our Enrich Business Support Programme or take part in various career events where you can meet employers to help develop your employability skills.

Graduate Employability:

Our accounting and finance graduates have secured jobs with companies such as:

• BDO LLP

• Ernst & Young LLP

• KPMG

• NFU Mutual

• Lloyds Bank

• PwC

General Eligibility

112 UCAS tariff points - including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

  Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – 52 or above or CEFR B2 or above

  Cambridge First Certificate in English – Grade C or above with no skill less than D or 2

  Pearson Test of English (Academic) – An overall score of 59 or above, with not less than 51 points in any of the 4 skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).