BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement at University of Bristol

This four-year, professionally accredited course offers not only a fully integrated degree in accounting and finance, but also the opportunity to step into industry with a professional placement in your third year. You'll develop a powerful combination of in-depth technical knowledge and highly sought-after, real-world experience that will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers. Our graduates have secured placements at, and gone on to work in, many of the world's most prestigious blue-chip companies and organisations.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The structure of our BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement course is designed to give you a solid grounding, build on key principles, give you professional, real-world experience and specialise in your final year: Year one – you'll establish a solid foundation for your studies in accounting and finance, and strengthen your problem-solving skills. You'll explore fundamental principles through mandatory units and be able to choose optional units in the second semester of the first year. Year two – you'll build on the principles from the first year and advance your knowledge in core subjects, such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance.

Career pathways

While studying our Accounting and Finance degrees, you'll engage with industry professionals, applying your learning in real-world settings and developing the skills for a successful career in Accounting and Finance. Every student has access to our mentoring scheme, connecting you with professionals in sectors you're interested in exploring.

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