Accounting (Extended Degree) (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

Explore International Accounting Standards and financial reporting alongside the ethical, cultural, and governance dimensions of modern practice. Your optional placement or study abroad year builds real-world confidence, while industry links and guest sessions from leading employers connect you to the profession before graduation.

Extended degree

This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year which will provide you with an understanding of the wider financial world, applying this knowledge to real world examples.

Career Prospects

With up to 42 professional body exam exemptions across six leading accountancy bodies, graduates of this course may be well placed to qualify with organisations such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, AIA, or CIPFA. Graduates could aspire to advance into careers such as chartered accountant, management accountant, financial analyst, tax adviser, auditor, or finance director.

Graduates may go on to roles in professional practice, industry, and public sector finance. The optional placement year may also support progression into graduate training contracts.