The Accounting and Finance (including Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to build a robust foundation in financial management and accounting principles within a dynamic business environment. You will explore core areas such as accounting, law, economics, and quantitative methods, alongside developing essential digital finance skills. This degree is ideal if you are driven to understand the complexities of financial markets and corporate reporting, preparing you for a professional career equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, including a valuable placement year designed to enhance your professional experience. You will engage with core modules in your first two years, with Year 3 offering a choice of optional modules to tailor your studies towards maximising professional exemptions or developing broader finance capabilities. In your final year, you will consolidate your learning, preparing you to graduate with the analytical and technical skills sought after in roles across accounting firms, financial institutions, and corporate finance departments.