BA (Hons) Accounting And Finance

This course will equip you with a deep understanding of accounting and finance and their importance for organisations and businesses.

As Part Of This Course, You’ll:

• Develop the key skills and abilities to make an effective contribution to the financial management of organisations now and in the future
• Construct and analyse financial statements and financial information using a range of techniques and electronic tools
• Learn to describe and comment on accounting and finance research using data and methodologies
• Tailor your studies by choosing modules to suit your interests and future career direction
• Undertake a business simulation project to apply your knowledge and skills
• Specialise in accountancy or gain a wider perspective on business
• Have access to guest lectures so you can learn from our business links and industry professionals

Real World Experience:

If you take a paid work placement in your third year, you’ll develop and enhance your employability. Our students have enjoyed placements with top companies including:

• Disney
• Morrisons
• The NHS
• Industry insights

Our guest lecture series will help support your development. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank. 

Why Study Accounting And Finance At Leeds Beckett University:

• 94% of students on BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
• Industry-standard technology available to help you become a work-ready graduate
• Links with professional regulating bodies and financial professional institutions will ensure your learning meets the standards demanded by employers
• Optional industry placement, which will broaden your real-life work experience and impress potential employers
• 91.9% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation** 

Career Prospects:

This course puts you on the fast track to qualifying as a professional accountant. After graduating, you will have substantial exemptions from the examinations required to become a member of the major professional accountancy bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. As well as accountancy, you could enter a wide variety of stimulating and financially rewarding occupations, including accounting, stockbroking, roles in the financial services and business management.

• Trainee chartered accountant
• Accountant
• Finance assistant
• Finance clerk