Accounting & Finance

Develop the practical skills needed for a successful career as an accountant, or to work across finance and business on this accredited accounting degree.

This degree 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

Your academic community
You’ll study in the heart of Leeds, one of the UK's largest financial centres outside London. The vibrant academic community you’ll join includes tutors with a wealth of academic expertise and extensive practical and professional experience.

Find out more

Professional accreditation
This accounting and finance course is accredited by three professional bodies:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

This means that it’s recognised as a course with high standard teaching material that meets industry requirements. Upon graduating, you’ll able to claim exemptions from some of the exams that you would’ve needed to complete to become a Chartered Accountant.

Essentially, the work you do on your degree is transferrable and you won’t have to sit as many exams to become a qualified member of a professional body. It varies depending on the professional body, and our course spec in the Teaching & Learning section has all of the detail.

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 performing 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 the Accounting and Finance course at Leeds Beckett University?

• 95% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance*

• 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

National Student Survey 2024*