COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Experience provides a comprehensive blend of accounting, finance, investment, and professional development, preparing students for careers in accounting firms, financial institutions, consulting companies, and multinational organisations. In the first year, students build strong foundations in financial accounting, management accounting, business performance analysis, quantitative methods, financial markets, trading simulations, and workplace skills. They gain an understanding of bookkeeping, financial systems, securities markets, banking, sustainable finance, cryptocurrencies, and the role of finance in supporting economic growth and achieving sustainability goals. The second year develops more advanced knowledge in financial reporting, corporate finance, portfolio management, and management accounting, while offering a wide range of optional modules such as taxation, auditing, sustainability, programming with Python, climate finance, international debt markets, personal finance, and information systems. These options allow students to tailor their studies according to their interests and career goals. A key feature of the programme is the placement year, during which students gain valuable professional experience in industry, applying classroom knowledge in real business environments and developing practical skills highly valued by employers. In the final year, students study advanced topics including international financial reporting, professional ethics, risk management, and derivative securities. They also have opportunities to specialise through optional modules such as forensic accounting, business taxation, private equity and venture capital, fintech and cryptocurrencies, project management, Islamic accounting, business strategy, artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance, and independent research projects. Throughout the degree, students develop analytical, quantitative, technological, communication, and decision-making skills while gaining practical experience with trading simulations, financial modelling, and data analysis. The programme places significant emphasis on sustainability, ethics, innovation, and emerging financial technologies, ensuring graduates understand both traditional financial principles and modern industry developments. By combining accounting expertise with strong finance and investment knowledge, the degree prepares students for a wide range of professional opportunities and also supports progression towards recognised accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA, making it an excellent choice for students seeking careers in accounting, finance, banking, investment, consulting, or corporate management.