Duration: 3 years, or 4 years with a 30-week placement. The fields of accounting, finance & economics have developed considerably in recent years and today’s graduates are expected to have a range of skills that transfer into a business environment. As such our degrees have been designed to equip you with the knowledge you’ll need in any organisation, large or small. On the Accounting & Law degree you'll acquire accounting skills and legal knowledge, enabling you to pursue a career in either profession or to combine the two. To be a successful accountant, you’ll need an understanding of the law, while commercial lawyers often operate in accounting and financial environments. As well as having industry accreditations, this course also covers communication and IT skills, which are vital in the modern business world. What's more if you opt to include the 40-week placement as part of your course, you’ll gain invaluable workplace experience and can see how everything you’ve learned translates into the real world.

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