Accounting and Finance Honours Middlesex University

Overview

Course Details

This Accounting and Finance Honours degree from Middlesex University covers the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Business Law. You will also choose from an extensive range of modules that explore the broader business environment, and gain an understanding of the pivotal role of accounting to the success of organisations across the globe.

You will develop a set of transferable skills to support you on your career journey, such as advanced analytical thinking and problem solving. You will learn how to work effectively in teams as both a leader and collaborator and become a confident communicator both written and verbally, ensuring you can communicate effectively in a business environment. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the UK taxation regime and its practical application in professional settings.

Course Highlights

• Access to industry standard software including Sage and OneSource and our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab.
• Embark on a paid work placement to enhance your employability prospects and test your technical skills in the real world.
• Middlesex University is in the top 5 in London and in the top 300 worldwide in the Accounting and Finance University Ranking.
• Build your hands-on practical accounting skills through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars and class-based discussions.

Career Opportunities

An Accounting and Finance degree opens the doors to a range of careers, many with excellent progression and competitive salaries such as Trainee Accountant, Audit Trainee, Financial Risk Analyst, Finance Assistant and Credit Controller. Previous graduates have progressed into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations including:

• PwC
• Deloitte
• Grant Thornton
• Philips
• Centrica
• City Bank
• Credit Suisse
• Leadenhall Finance
• Royal Mail
• Hacker Young
• John Lewis

You can pursue a career as a professional accountant following accreditation (setting you on the path to becoming a professional accounting). Additionally, you can go on to further study on courses such as MSc Investment and Finance, and MSc Banking and Finance.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by:

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finances and Accounting (CIPFA)
• The Association of International Accountants (AIA)