This course is designed to develop specialist accounting and finance skills within a broader business context. It emphasizes understanding the language of business—accounting—and applying these skills rapidly in organizational settings. The program combines technical accounting and finance knowledge with skills like communication, commercial awareness, and critical thinking about business problems. Students benefit from an industry placement, offering practical experience and exposure to real-world roles in accounting or finance, enhancing employability and understanding of business operations.
Why this course is highly recommended
The course is accredited by multiple professional bodies, such as ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA, and AIA, ensuring high industry recognition. Its practical focus through live market data and industry placements provides students with current, relevant skills aligned with industry needs. The broad curriculum prepares graduates for a wide range of roles in finance, management, and consultancy, with the added benefit of gaining practical experience through a year in industry which significantly boosts employability.
The course uniquely integrates accounting, business finance, and management, offering a comprehensive understanding of how financial principles apply within business environments. It includes modules spanning core concepts in management, corporate finance, financial reporting, and strategic management. Year 3 is dedicated to a 12-month paid placement, where students apply their learning in real industry settings, working in roles at top firms or organizations worldwide.
Application fees
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1st year tuition fees
27.24L
Living cost
Applicants typically need AAB at A-levels, including Mathematics at a minimum of grade 5 (B), or equivalent qualifications such as the IB with 35 points, or other recognized international qualifications. Additional requirements include GCSE Mathematics. Alternative offers consider EPQ and Core Maths results, and special considerations are available for widening participation or contextual circumstances.

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Graduates of this program can pursue careers in financial advisory, business management, financial management, operations consulting, corporate strategy, and risk management. The course equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, numeracy, data analysis, and leadership skills, making them well-prepared for roles in both the private and public sectors locally and internationally.