In the first two years youÕll explore core subjects such as financial markets, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and corporate finance and investment.YouÕll also study econometrics and develop sought-after skills in data modelling and get training in analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions such as SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters and STATA.

In your final year, you can tailor your course to specialist area including auditing, taxation, financial engineering and behavioural finance.

ThisÊFinance and Accounting courseÊoffered by Brunel University London is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the principles of finance and expertise in core accountancy practices.

Careers and your future

Our aim is to teach you Ôemployable knowledgeÕ, which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate.Ê Therefore, youÕll be well prepared for work, especially if you undertake a work placement. Securing economics and finance degree jobs is highly competitive so weÕll support you to gain a strong foundation in the skills employers are looking for.Ê We offer opportunities within the Department of Economics and Finance as well as through the UniversityÕs Professional Development Centre (PDC) to help you build skills and experience.

Our graduates are employed in many fields, with roles at NatWest (Financing Futures), PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG, the Treasury and Bank of England. Within industry, graduates are working at businesses like BP, Xerox and Marks and Spencer.