YouÕll develop valuable analytical techniques, economic expertise and strategic insight. With this broad arsenal of skills and knowledge, youÕll be prepared for wherever your ambition takes you.
On thisÊ degree courseÊoffered at University of Portsmouth, you'll:
- Learn from professionally qualified staff who bring their expert knowledge to the classroom
- Use our Bloomberg terminals to monitor real-time financial data and trade and market movements
- Achieve the industry-recognised Bloomberg Certificate
- Apply your skills and experience in simulated business management exercises
- Get valuable work experience and give back to the local community by working on our charities audit programme
Placement year
After your second year, you can do a paid placement year in organisations such as IBM, Boeing and Estee Lauder.
WeÕll help you secure a placement that fits your career goals. You'll get support from our Placements Office with applications, interviews and assessment days. YouÕll also get mentoring and support to make the most out of your placement year.
Careers and opportunities
Whether you plan on becoming a chartered accountant or pursuing a career in finance, this finance and accounting degree will help you get there. You can use your expertise to branch out into banking, insurance and investment or fund management.
YouÕre not limited to the financial sector. The analytical and problem solving skills youÕll learn are highly valued in general management, operations, strategy and consultancy.
Roles the previous students have taken on include:
- management accountant
- financial analyst
- internal auditor
- stockbroker
- account manager
- forensic accountant
Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.
