Accounting and Finance BA Honours

Overview
Our course gives you the tools to succeed in this dynamic and rewarding profession.

Why study accounting with us
Accountancy is at the core of every business which means that our BA Accounting and Finance course offers you a range of opportunities in every industry, from banking to fashion and everywhere in between. You’ll develop your advanced theoretical knowledge as well as a practical understanding of all things finance. Covering key areas within financial and management accounting, taxation and business law, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the role accounting plays in successful organisations.

Build your hands-on practical accounting skills
You’ll build your knowledge through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. You’ll also take part in a range of class-based discussions to further develop your skills and understanding.

We’ve got industry standard software such as Sage and OneSource in our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab to give you the hands-on experience you’ll need to succeed in the industry.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to do a paid work placement, either as a year-long project or two shorter placements. Here you’ll get the chance to test and improve your technical skills in the real world, as well as building your soft employability skills such as communication and team work.

Get the support you need to succeed
When it comes to support, you’ll be matched with a Personal Tutor to get the guidance you need, while your Subject Liaison Librarian supports you directly in the Financial Markets Lab. You’ll also get support from our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants who have personal experience in your subject.

A BA in accounting and finance from one of the best finance courses in London is the ideal first step towards becoming a qualified accountant. We are in the top 5 in London and in the top 300 worldwide in the Accounting and Finance University Ranking (The Complete University Guide 2019 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). It’s also a springboard for other careers like corporate finance, market research, and risk analysis, among many others. Graduates from this course have gone on to have careers with the likes of PwC, Deloitte and City Bank among others.