The programme will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge, both theoretical and practical, through the professional placement year, to take on responsible positions early in a variety of careers in various sectors of the accounting profession.

Distinctive features of the course include:

• the opportunity to learn in a school which achieved 6th place in the UK at Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014;
• the involvement of research-active staff in course delivery;
• the emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment;
• the emphasis on acquisition of high quality practical skills and the development of innovative ideas;
• many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research and a significant number are qualified accountants with many years of professional experience.Ê
• an opportunity to undertake a professional placement in your third year which may help kick start your professional training and provide you with a competitive edge in the employment market
• an accredited degree programme which provides exemptions from certain examinations of many of the major UK professional accounting bodies