Accounting and Management with Placement Experience University of Reading

Overview

This multidisciplinary  Accounting and Management with Placement Experience programme offered by the University of Reading  equips you with the fundamental concepts of the accounting disciplines, together with an in-depth understanding of business management. You'll examine a range of issues from this dual perspective, exploring the interrelationships between both professions with an international emphasis.

Key facts

A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to complete a one-year industry placement, between your second and final years of study, to further develop your knowledge, skills and experience. A successful industry placement could lead to a job offer with your placement company upon graduation, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to develop a professional network.

Our careers team will provide you with expert advice and guidance throughout the placement process – from choosing the right placement, to the application process, to supporting you during the placement itself. 

Our courses have a strong focus on employability, and your degree can open up a wide range of employment opportunities. 98% of our Accounting graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (based on HESA data, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes first degree Accounting responders).

An Accounting degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas. Our graduates have gone on to work at a variety of high profile organisations including PwC, KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide and Heathrow Airport Limited. Examples of recent graduate roles include: