Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

This course offers you the chance to gain a solid foundation in a broad range of potential career options within finance, accountancy, financial management or fiscal management. Sound financial knowledge and accountancy skills help businesses make informed decisions, develop the right strategies and achieve growth, while also considering ethics and sustainability. Management roles often require budgeting and financial administration skills to keep a business on track and achieve targets.

Faculty: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Principles of Finance, Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Management Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics and Academic Skills. Year two: Business Law, Ethics and Sustainability, Financial Reporting, Financial Information Systems, Financial Management. Final year: Undergraduate Project, Performance Management for Decision-making, International Finance and Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Analysis, Audit and Internal Control.

Career pathways

According to the Hays 2025 UK salary and recruiting trends data, a trainee accountant in the UK can earn anything between £22,500 and £37,000, while part-qualified can earn as much as £50,000. The global average salary for a newly qualified ACA in 2025 is £55,000 according to ICAEW data, with the average salary for members across all sectors standing at £107,000.

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