BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting at Anglia Ruskin University

Refine your knowledge through practical learning from professional accountants, in modules developed by real-world experts. A degree in finance and accounting has long been viewed as an excellent grounding for a career in business, whether you intend to become a professionally qualified accountant or follow a different path. As a student at ARU London, you’ll develop subject-specific skills alongside important transferable skills like communication, enterprise, problem-solving and quantitative analysis.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore business structure and organisational purpose, corporate governance and ethics and how they affect organisations both internally and externally. Explore the English legal system and sources of law, study day-to-day business transactions, and apply and analyse management accounting techniques. Year 1: Sustainable Business in the Contemporary Environment, Academic and Professional Skills, Business Planning, Introduction to Financial Accounting. Year 2: Financial Reporting for Business, Taxation for Business, Business and Corporate Law, Sustainability in Career Development, Managing Business Performance. Year 3: Executing Business Strategy, Financial Management in Organisations, Financial Auditing, Undergraduate Major Project (Finance and Accounting).

Career pathways

During your studies, you'll have access to a range of employability-focused support designed to enhance your future career prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview preparation, career guidance, and guest talks from industry professionals, all aimed at helping you feel confident and career ready.

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