University of Liverpool

Course Details

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Course Description

An Accounting and Finance degree covers the day to day financial matters of business and is an excellent first step to becoming a qualified accountant, one of the highest paid professions. Our graduates have gone on to find work in accounting, investment banking, asset management and insurance, as well as areas such as education and the public sector. Accounting and Finance is available as a Single Honours 100% or Minor 25% subject. The Accounting and Finance degree at Liverpool provides a sound grounding in all core theoretical and practical areas of Accounting and Finance. The programme has secured significant accreditation from UK professional accounting bodies.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

As part of your degree you’ll develop a wide range of skills highly sought after by employers. You will also have the opportunity to consolidate your existing talents and learn new skills beyond the core curriculum. The ULMS (University of Liverpool Management School) Extra programme provides optional activities such as careers workshops covering job applications, interviews and assessment centres, presentations by key graduate recruiters, Mandarin lessons, and voluntary business mentor roles for students in local schools. As a Management School student you will be truly prepared for a graduate role in today’s fast paced and ever-changing business world. Studying at the School develops skills of data collection and analysis, problem solving, developing arguments and self-expression, which are highly valued by employers. Our former students enjoy careers in many professions, including: Trainee Accountant (Financial, Management and Chartered) Administration Manager Recruitment Consultant Tax Assistant Trainee Investment Manager Data Analyst Mortgage Adviser Banker Fundraising Manager Human Resources Officer Advertising Executive Marketing Coordinator Strategic Development Analyst Social Media Graduate Graduate Trainee (including retail organisations, financial organisations, the Civil Service and other blue chip companies) Sales Executive Some graduates have pursued self-employment in areas including marketing and business consultancy, export and events promotion.

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) University of Liverpool