Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

University of East Anglia

Overview

The language of accounting and finance is the language of business. Master this language and the expertise you will gain with this degree will give you a huge competitive advantage. People who are highly literate in accounting and finance often rise to the top of businesses.

If you want to become a financial accountant or auditor, or you want to work in any industry in an accounting or finance related role, including working in tax planning, this Accounting and Finance BSc is for you.

The expertise this degree gives you is also a great way into the financial services sector; in investment banking, fund management or insurance, or if you decide you want to be your own boss, there’s no better foundation before you strike out on your own.

With this course option, you can also gain valuable industry experience and develop your skills with a year in an industry placement.

About This Course

At UEA, we believe that to master the language of accounting and finance is to master the language of business. That means that whatever role in business you might choose, the accounting and finance expertise you gain on this degree will put you at a great advantage. The course is ideal if you want to become a financial accountant or auditor. It’s also an excellent choice if you want to work in commerce, industry, financial services (such as banking, investment banking, fund management or insurance), as a tax adviser, or if you want to start your own business.

After gaining a grounding in core business disciplines, you will learn the theory and practice of financial accounting and reporting. You will then develop your understanding of business finance and management accounting. You’ll learn how to understand, interpret and act on the financial accounts of any business. You’ll learn how to put an argument across in a way that’s relevant to the main financial drivers in that business. You’ll also learn how to use your professional judgment to understand and influence business decisions. You’ll even have the chance to explore how accounting influences wealth distribution in society, and how politics can influence accounting.

As you progress, you will turn your focus to advanced modules that are designed to prepare you for your future. You can study Corporate Reporting, Advanced Management Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, and Personal and Corporate Taxation. In your second and final years, you also have the chance to take certain optional modules according to your interests and aspirations.

Norwich Business School is in a region that’s varied and welcoming, with a thriving business innovation and enterprise community. All our teaching is informed by both our world-leading research and our real-world business experience. That means you’ll gain knowledge of the key current issues for industry and employers.

Disclaimer

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.