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Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

"Choose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked in the top 100 in the world for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).This degree is a flexible course that can be tailored to your own interests and career plans. You could choose pathways towards an accountancy professional recognition and gain expertise in green finance, accounting, assurance/audit, pension and tax technologies. Unlike many other BSc Accounting courses, this degree focuses on the public sector and how businesses and policymakers interact.On our four year programme, you'll also get to spend your third year on a paid industry placement. Where you'll gain real life experience and boost your CV. Our award-winning placements team will support you in finding placement opportunities, interview practice and throughout your placement year. With this Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year degree you'll:
• Understand and apply theories and practices within audit, taxation and public sector accounting.
• Learn the skills required to play key strategic roles in businesses and other organisations.
• Build, analyse and communicate data in areas of accounting, audit, tax and sustainability. Show businesses how to ethically, responsibly and sustainably apply new concepts and practices.
• Work on real-world projects and case studies from the University's partners."

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 26,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    22nd out of 102 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    147 63%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    25th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    73rd

    11

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