Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons)

**Course snapshot**Finance and accounting professionals are vital to all functions of a business. Developed in partnership with key industry organisations and accredited by the University of Birmingham, our Finance and Accounting course will give you the essential tools to launch your career in the industry. You'll build a wealth of hands-on, practical experience through working in our state-of-the-art Financial Trading Suite as well as having the opportunity of a paid 12-month placement, helping to put you ahead of the competition in the modern day marketplace.**Who’s the course for?**This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become a part or fully certified accountant, as well as those aspiring to work in the finance sector.**Why should I study the course?**- **INDUSTRY APPROVED** – Complete our course and you can apply for seven CIMA and eight ACCA exemptions, as well as other finance and accounting qualifications- **PRACTICAL APPLICATION** – Get to grips with the markets through live consultancy cases and simulated investing in our Financial Trading Suite, with support from our in-house trader- **WORK PLACEMENT** – Gain further substantial real-world experience through the option of a paid 12-month placement, during which you won’t incur any tuition fees- **SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES** – Choose a topic within the industry that interests you to study in depth for your final research project**Great. Tell me some more**UCB's new Financial Trading Suite is one of the largest among all UK universities, providing practical training opportunities for students on our business and finance-related courses and modules. Featuring 21 workstations, two large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market data, it is also the first university trading suite in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, offering unique benefits for staff and students in using and sharing data.Our course offers you the option to boost your experience through a paid 12-month work placement, enabling you to put your learning into practice and demonstrate your practical abilities to potential employers. What's more, you will not incur any tuition fees during your placement year.**What skills will I gain?**You will gain first-hand knowledge of market concepts and behaviours through simulated investing and analysis of market opportunities, as well as having the chance to work on live consultancy cases with local and international clients.You will develop your skills in professional trading and gain excellent academic skills support throughout your study.With the placement, you will gain a distinct advantage in the graduate job market by developing your work-ready skills.**What about the future?**This course provides an excellent platform for those seeking a career in finance and accounting. Graduating with this degree will enable you to work in any organisation, covering roles such as:- Financial auditor/analyst/consultant- Retail banker- Chartered certified accountant- Chartered management accountant- Chartered public finance accountant- Company secretary- Business development manager- Data analyst- Economist- Forensic accountant- Stockbroker- Licensed conveyancer- Management consultant- Mortgage adviser- Purchasing managerAlternatively you can continue onto postgraduate study, such as our MSc Finance and Accounting course at UCB. You can also complete the remaining papers with the professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AIA, CIOT, CIPFA) to achieve the status of part-qualified accountant or certified accountant.