The Accounting and Finance (With Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your gateway to understanding the complex financial systems that underpin global business. This undergraduate degree is crafted for ambitious individuals eager to develop expertise in personal finance, wealth planning, and decision-making within financial environments, alongside core management and research skills. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary corporate reporting and strategic management accounting, preparing you to tackle the financial challenges and opportunities within the modern business world.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over three years, with an optional, invaluable work placement year integrated into your studies, allowing you to apply your learning in a professional setting. Throughout your degree, you will engage with modules covering international finance, responsible financial management, and strategic frameworks, culminating in a dissertation or consultancy project. You will graduate with a robust foundation in accounting and finance, equipped for diverse career paths in banking, financial analysis, corporate finance, and auditing, ready to make a significant impact in the professional world.