Accounting And Finance

Highlights

Our Accounting and Finance degree is accredited by major accountancy bodies, providing graduates with exemptions from some examinations that lead to chartered status. Our academic expertise covers international accounting and financial reporting, financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate finance, financial markets, and credit rating. Develop skills using industry-standard financial tools including Bloomberg terminals, Stocktrak portfolio simulation and Stata statistical analysis and accounting software.

Develop personal financial literacy and management knowledge, gaining skills in logic, analysis, statistics and maths for careers in accounting, auditing, risk, financial services and retail. Taught by former senior accountants and tax managers, teaching is informed by our world class research in banking risk and regulation, market structure, credit, fintech and more.

Course overview

Professionally oriented this degree in Accounting and Finance focuses on new developments in accounting, corporate finance and financial markets. On successful completion of this course, you could be eligible for exemptions from up to nine professional exams, kickstarting your journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant. This course focuses on new developments in accounting, corporate finance and financial markets, such as the impact of technology or digitalisation of corporate reporting.

This, coupled with practical experience of industry-standard financial tools, helps to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in the dynamic world of multinational companies and international financial markets. There’s no shortage of demand for financial management and decision-making skills. You could opt to work in finance departments or run financial affairs for public, private and third sector organisations of any size, anywhere in the world.

Or you could become a Chartered Accountant, specialising in anything from auditing to tax, cost or management accounting. There are many reasons why accounting and finance degrees are such popular career choices. A degree in accounting and finance offers long-term career prospects, financial stability and opportunities to gain a recognised professional qualification.

Highly qualified and experienced, our academics bring insight from the worlds of policy, practice and research, grounding your accountancy and financial knowledge in real world application. We regularly work with international institutions such as the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank for International Settlements (BIS), and policymakers in government, regulators, and within the financial sector. Read more Course options

Placement year

What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.

Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.

How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.

Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.

We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website…