Accounting and Finance (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Accounting and Finance (Hons) at Keele University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in modern business operations and financial management. This degree is designed to equip you with the analytical mindset and technical proficiency required for high-level roles in banking, insurance, and corporate enterprises. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, the curriculum ensures you are prepared for the complexities of the global financial landscape.

Why Accounting and Finance (Hons) at Keele University?

• Benefit from prestigious professional accreditations from ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, which can lead to significant exam exemptions.
• Gain hands-on experience in the dedicated Bloomberg Lab, using the same real-time data and analysis tools as industry professionals.
• Learn from a multicultural faculty of respected academics and practitioners who integrate the latest research into their teaching.
• Access unique opportunities such as an entrepreneurship year, international study abroad, or a professional placement year.
• Study within the Keele Business School building, a collaborative hub co-located with innovative science and innovation park businesses.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Professional and Academic Development
• Financial and Management Accounting
• Business and Economics
• Methods for Finance and Accounting
• Teams, People and Performance

Year 2

• Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting
• Financial Analysis with Bloomberg
• Contemporary Business Ethics Debates
• Management Accounting and Decision Making
• Financial Markets, Institutions and Technology

Year 3

• Corporate Strategic Finance
• The Digital Showcase
• Auditing and Assurance
• Specialised Accounting systems
• Personal and Business Taxation
• Investment Management and Financial Engineering

Careers with Accounting and Finance (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles across the financial sector, benefiting from the programme's focus on transferable skills and professional growth. The curriculum's alignment with professional bodies provides a fast-track route into regulated accounting professions. You will be equipped to pursue careers in global industries, ranging from boutique financial consultancies to major multinational corporations.

Potential career paths include:

• Chartered Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Auditor
• Tax Advisor
• Data Analyst
• Investment Banker