Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance is a dynamic and professionally focused subject that examines how organisations manage, measure and grow their financial resources. It combines the study of financial reporting, business performance, investment, banking and financial decision-making, providing students with the knowledge and analytical skills needed to understand the financial operations of businesses and economies.

What will you learn?

Develop a strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
Learn how organisations prepare, analyse and interpret financial statements.
Study corporate finance, investment analysis and financial markets.
Explore topics such as taxation, auditing, risk management and business law.
Gain knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and performance management.
Develop quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills using financial data.
Learn how businesses make strategic financial decisions in a global environment.
Understand ethical, regulatory and governance issues within the financial sector.
Build professional communication and presentation skills through case studies and projects.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Accounting & Finance are highly sought after across a wide range of industries and professional sectors.

Career opportunities include:

Accountant
Auditor
Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Management Accountant
Corporate Finance Associate
Tax Adviser
Risk Analyst
Financial Planner
Banking Professional
Business Consultant
Finance Manager

Many students choose to pursue professional qualifications and certifications from recognised bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or CPA, which can further enhance career progression and professional opportunities.

Universities to look for:

University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Imperial College London
London Business School
The University of Manchester
The University of Warwick
The University of Edinburgh
University College London (UCL)
Durham University
University of Glasgow
King's College London
University of Birmingham
Lancaster University
University of Leeds
University of Southampton
University of Bristol
Oxford Brookes University
City St George’s, University of London
University of Reading
University of Bath
University of Liverpool
University of Nottingham
The University of Sheffield
University of Exeter
Queen Mary University of London
Cardiff University
University of St Andrews
Newcastle University
University of Strathclyde
Queen's University Belfast
University of Aberdeen
Essex, University of
Heriot-Watt University
Loughborough University
Brunel University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Swansea University
University of Sussex
Aston University
University of York
University of Edinburgh Business School
University of Portsmouth
Coventry University
University of Dundee