Accounting BA/BSc/BAcc
Study of how financial information is recorded, analysed, and communicated, providing the technical and professional skills needed to support organisations, decision-making, and financial management.
Is this for you?
This degree could suit you if you:
Enjoy maths and numbers
Are detail-oriented
Want a stable career
Are interested in finance or accounting
Like structured work
Popular Career Fields
Accounting & Auditing
Finance & Banking
Government & Public Sector
Consulting
Your Personality Might Be:
Precision-focused
Finance & Banking
Ethically minded
Numerically competent
What is it?
What is a degree in Accounting?
An Accounting degree focuses on the principles, systems, and practices used to track financial performance and ensure organisations meet legal, ethical, and reporting standards.
You’ll study financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial analysis, gaining skills that support careers in finance, business, and professional accountancy.
Many programmes offer exemptions from professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or ICAS, helping students progress more quickly to chartered status.
The degree combines mathematical ability with analytical thinking, attention to detail, and real-world problem-solving.
Why Study Accounting?
If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and understanding how organisations manage money, Accounting offers a stable and respected professional pathway.
It helps you understand:
How businesses measure financial performance
How organisations plan, budget, and control costs
How company accounts are prepared and analysed
How to interpret financial data for decision-making
How auditing and taxation systems operate
Accounting is in high demand across all sectors and provides excellent career security and progression.
Course Summary
Study of how financial information is recorded, analysed, and communicated, providing the technical and professional skills needed to support organisations, decision-making, and financial management.
What you'll study
Most Accounting degrees cover topics such as:
Financial accounting and financial reporting
Management accounting, budgeting, and cost control
Audit and assurance
Taxation (corporate and personal)
Financial analysis and decision-making
Accounting information systems and data tools
Skills You'll Gain
An accounting degree helps you build both analytical and professional skills, including:
Numerical and analytical skills – enabling you to interpret financial data and apply accounting methods accurately.
Attention to detail – supporting precise financial reporting, auditing, and compliance.
Problem-solving and decision-making – helping you evaluate business performance and recommend improvements.
Technical accounting knowledge – preparing you for professional qualifications and industry work.
Communication and reporting skills – allowing you to explain financial information clearly to non-specialists.
Pathways, Placements and Work Experience
CAREERS
Career Pathways
Accounting graduates are in demand across:
Public accounting and audit firms
Corporate finance and business analysis
Tax advisory and financial consultancy
Banking, investment, and financial services
Government, charities, and public-sector finance
Start-ups and SMEs
Work Experiences & Placements
Depending on the programme, opportunities may include:
Accounting firms (including Big Four placements)
Finance departments in businesses and public sector organisations
Auditing, tax, or compliance roles
Industry internships or sandwich-year placements
Part-time bookkeeping or finance assistant roles
Work placements often lead to graduate job offers.
Salary Profile
Coming soon
Qualifications, Personal Satement, What to do Next?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Entry Requirements
A-levels or equivalent typically including Maths or a numerate subject, though some programmes accept any subjects with strong numeracy.
Personal Statement Tips
Show interest in finance, numbers, problem-solving, or business operations.
Mention relevant experience (part-time work, school finance projects, budgeting, competitions).
Reflect on what attracts you to financial decision-making or accounting.
Highlight attention to detail, analysis, organisation, and motivation.
What to do Next
Consider whether you want exemptions for professional qualifications.
Explore Accounting & Finance combined courses if you want broader study.
Look for degrees with placement years or strong employer links.
Practise basic accounting skills using online resources or spreadsheets.
Wider Reading
Accounting Made Simple – Mike Piper
A clear introduction to fundamental accounting concepts.The Accounting Game – Darrell Mullis & Judith Orloff
A beginner-friendly guide that explains accounting through a story-based approach.Financial Intelligence – Karen Berman & Joe Knight
A practical guide to understanding financial statements and business performance.Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
Not an accounting textbook, but useful for understanding financial mindset and personal finance.