BSc (Hons) Economics in Keele University

Our Accounting and Finance degree course will set you up with all the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to work in finance or as an accountant once you graduate from ARU. Using real-world challenges as your starting point, our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree will equip you with all the skills you need to dive into the world of business. Whether it’s through our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab in Chelmsford, out on placement, or through an internship, you’ll get the chance to put what you learn to the test. Alongside these practical opportunities, you’ll also be learning all about the ever-changing world of business – from business law to marketing concepts and beyond. Our course could see you go on to become a practicing accountant or opt for a wider range of careers in business – it’s up to you where your journey takes you.

Year 1

• Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
• Global Business Environment and International Strategy
• Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
• Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
• Organizational Behaviour

Year 2

• Financial Management
• Introduction to Financial Reporting
• Performance Management
• Taxation in the UK

Year 3

• Corporate Governance and Auditing
• International Financial Reporting
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Undergraduate Major Project

Employability:

The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree courses are no different. Taking real-world challenges as our starting point, there is a major focus on practical, hands-on learning to get you set up for a career in business. Firstly, we work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships, or placements. You could go on to become a practicing accountant or opt for a wide range of careers in the business sector. You may find yourself working in a global corporation, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), or even for yourself – it’s not unusual for company CEOs to come from an accounting or finance background.