Course summary

Our course offers a fully integrated degree that combines accounting and finance subjects. The course is designed for students who seek to broaden their knowledge in both the accounting and finance disciplines. The accounting subjects provide students with insight into accounting institutions (for example, audit firms), accounting regulations and accounting techniques that are used by and support organisations both inside and outside the financial market. The finance subjects explore financial institutions, financial trading, financial investment, financial regulations and structures that support the market. Students are kept up to date with current events through research-led teaching by academic experts in the field. Our course is rigorous and draws on theory, cutting-edge research and practice to prepare students for their future careers in the accounting and finance field. It has a world-class reputation for producing high-quality graduates with strong quantitative skills and a global outlook. This course provides students with rewarding opportunities to participate in a summer internship and the Bristol PLUS Award. You'll also benefit from the Professional Liaison Network, which runs a professional mentoring scheme with alumni, insight talks and internships. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) by way of exemptions from some professional examinations enabling students to fast-track their careers. Previously, graduates have gone on to work for the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Microsoft, IBM and many other blue-chip organisations.