Why Study Accountancy and Finance?

Accountancy and Finance at University of Aberdeen is one of the most employable areas in the world, giving you the option to pursue a career in a small business, or a large multinational company.

Upon graduating, both subjects will allow you a wide range of career options as they are both very practical, vocational subjects, vital to business and the growth life cycle.

Our Business School offers a portfolio of strong courses within Accountancy and Finance.

You will gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of accountancy, set within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate within a fast-changing global economy.

You will gain a thorough understanding of accountancy and develop the analytical and evaluation skills required to process accounting information in a modern economy.

In Finance, you will learn about crucial areas such as financial management, corporate finance, personal finance, financial institutions, derivatives and the stock market. You will learn about financial problems and become adept in understanding and using information from financial newspapers and documents.

Your skills will develop in a dynamic learning and research environment, inspired by staff who are internationally known for their leading research in accountancy, finance, economics, and business management.

You will benefit from having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as our virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world.

You will thrive in the international, dynamic environment of our Business School with classmates from 45 nationalities creating a truly global experience. You will be supported by teaching staff and dedicated careers advisers who will help you develop as an individual and set you on the road to a brilliant career in business, or whichever path you choose.