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Accounting, finance and economics

Our close links with leading employers means that you will benefit from the latest industry knowledge to help you to understand the theories and practices of accounting and finance.

We help you to develop the professional, practical and analytical skills required by today's businesses and employers, preparing you for a career in the accounting and financial sectors. 

Our accounting and finance courses are 4th in the UK for career prospects, Guardian University Guide 2021.

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The course will certainly help my career as it has strengthened my academic knowledge of economic and financial theories. It has helped me to get an internship at The Walt Disney Company as a finance analyst and also a summer internship at Bank of America.

Jimmy Meghani, Finance and Investment BSc(Hons)

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Get more than a degree

You'll be able to tailor the course you choose to your own interests and career aspirations through a wide selection of optional modules. 

You'll study contemporary issues in economic theory, analysing real-world issues and acquiring transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication. 

Professional body exemptions are available from the ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CIMA and the AIA, depending on which modules you choose.

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Putting learning into practice

You'll have the opportunity to take a placement year, during which you'll earn a salary, make industry contacts and gain invaluable professional experience.

Past students have completed placements in leading companies including American Express, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and The Bank of England.

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Realise your potential

You'll benefit from access to a trading room that simulates a real trading environment, streaming up-to-the-minute data from Reuters. The trading room uses commercial software to provide an authentic learning environment. Sessions are supervised by guest traders.

Accrediting bodies

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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants. Our Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) and our Finance and Investment BSc(Hons) are both accredited by the ACCA.

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The Association of International Accountants (AIA) is a global body for professional accountants that accredits our Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons).

When you successfully complete your course you will be exempt from several AIA papers.

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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world's largest professional body of management accountants.

CIMA accredits our Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons). Depending on your module choices, you could also be exempt from all fundamental level papers.

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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the only professional accountancy body in the world exclusively dedicated to public finance.

Depending on your module choices, you may obtain exemptions from some exams in the CIPFA Professional Certificate or the Professional Diploma.

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a world-leading professional membership organisation for chartered accountants.

The ICAEW accredits our Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons). Depending on the modules you choose, you could be exempt from papers from their Professional stage.

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