Accounting and Finance
About Accounting and Finance
This degree is designed to offer a comprehensive education in accounting principles and financial management for students targeting careers in accounting, finance, or business analytics. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on experience, you will develop skills in financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation, and risk analysis.
Quick Facts
Course Overview
The curriculum addresses contemporary issues such as FinTech, ESG and sustainability in finance, equity markets, and digital innovation. Ethical decision-making, global financial environments, and compliance frameworks are embedded throughout the program. Practical exposure comes via simulations in Bloomberg Financial Markets Labs, case studies based on real company data, and projects aligned with industry standards. Graduates emerge with strong analytical capabilities, strategic decision-making skills, and a readiness for professional accountancy qualification pathways.
Modules
- Financial & Management Accounting with Digital Systems
- How to Do Business
- Financial Environment & Analysis
- International Business & Market Dynamics
- Organisational Behaviour & AI (Future of Work)
- Financial Management
- Introduction to Financial Reporting
- Performance Management
- Taxation in the UK
- Ruskin Module (Industry-related elective, 15 credits)
- Corporate Governance & Auditing
- International Financial Reporting
- Capital Markets & Investment
- Undergraduate Major Project (research or case-study based)
- Foundation Year modules prep students for Year 1 with Business Studies, Academic Literacies, Research Methods, and study skills
- Placement year option allows real-world work experience between Years 2 and 3
Careers
During your final year, the Major Project gives you hands-on experience in applying financial skills to practical problems, preparing you for roles in audit, financial planning, corporate finance, and investment analysis. The use of Bloomberg Financial Markets Labs from Year 1 enhances familiarity with industry tools and improves employment readiness. Students also benefit from targeted employability support, including CV-building workshops, mock interviews, networking events, and guest lectures from finance professionals. Many gain part-time roles or placements during the course, boosting real-world exposure. The programme carries professional accreditation and offers exemptions from up to nine professional exams across ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and CIPFA.
Career Routes
Additional Information
Graduates may also continue to postgraduate study, such as an MSc in Accounting & Finance, or an MBA in International Finance.
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