What's the course about?

Modern careers in finance and accountancy are so much more than just numbers, they’re about making numbers talk. You’ll learn practical mathematical techniques alongside core analytical skills to help you make numerical based decisions. The modules in our course go further and will also assist you in improving your creative, digital, problem solving and reporting skills, alongside skills in leadership and business operations.

If you are serious about a career in accounting and wish to take the relevant professional examinations, this course will help. It provides a solid basis to kick-start your journey with a number of relevant modules in management accounting, financial reporting and business operations that build on your knowledge year-by-year.

Our approach of combining tried and tested theories, and emerging new techniques with the latest practitioner inputs and experiences, will give you a significant advantage in the workplace. Our solid relationships with professional bodies and leading companies underpin the launch of your career with the support of a wide ranging and influential network.

We actively support you to go out on industry placement, study abroad or do an internship (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences) to help you find your direction and to boost your CV to secure your first graduate role.

This BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree follows a similar path to the BA (Hons) Accounting degree but has a stronger focus on corporate finance and business decision making.

Professional accreditations

By the time you complete your BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with professional accountancy bodies.  

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:  

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)   
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)  
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)  
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 

If becoming a qualified accountant is your goal and you are looking for the maximum exemptions, we can advise which modules you should take to achieve this.