BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at University of Bradford

Our BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (with placement year) prepares you for a career in accountancy or the financial sector, and gives you a strong understanding of core business principles and practice. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of how accounting and finance fits into the broader context of business and management, and study topics such as: Capital Markets, Investment and Finance, Auditing, Corporate Reporting, Taxation, Company Law and Administration.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Management  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year option  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): People, Work and Organisations/Work in Context, Foundations of Marketing, Operations and Technology Management, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Principles and Practices of International Business. First year (core): Business Economics, Introduction to Finance, Introduction to Accounting, Business Law and Ethics for Accountants, Principles of Responsible Management and Practice. Second year (optional): Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Consultancy Skills and Practice, Integrated Marketing Communications, Digital and Social Media Marketing, Strategic Management. Second year (core): Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Multinational Finance and Investment, Entrepreneurship and Employability.

Career pathways

The programme opens up a wide range of career paths. Recent graduates have progressed into roles such as: Accountant, Account Manager, Digital Analyst, Financial Support Adviser, Graduate Trainee, Programmer.

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