Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

This BSc Accounting and Finance degree provides a flexible, career-focused education for students interested in numbers and the business world. You will gain a sound technical knowledge and understanding of how companies perform, financial strategies, and investment principles. The program blends theory and practice, preparing graduates for challenging roles in accounting firms, investment banks, and other financial sectors. The curriculum is designed to adapt to your evolving interests, allowing you to specialize as you progress. Students will learn from leading academic researchers and industry practitioners. In the first year, you'll study foundational accounting and finance concepts using real-world company data, alongside economic principles and professional skills development. The second year delves deeper into core subjects like accounting information systems, auditing, financial accounting, corporate finance, and management accounting. The third year offers advanced modules in areas such as advanced management accounting and international financial risk management, equipping you with specialized knowledge for your future career. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for employment in finance and accounting roles, and are eligible for exemptions from professional examinations such as ACCA and ACA. Lancaster University's Management School holds quadruple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, Small Business Charter), signifying its high standards in business education.

Curriculum

The BSc Accounting and Finance program is structured over three years, with core modules and opportunities for specialization. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, utilizing real-world data and case studies.

1. Year One
   • Introduction to Accounting and Finance
   • Principles of Economics
   • Professional Skills
   • Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
2. Year Two
   • Accounting Information Systems and Auditing
   • Career Skills in Accounting and Finance 1
   • Management Accounting for Business Decisions
   • Principles of Finance
   • Principles of Financial Accounting
   • Statistical Methods for Business
   • Techniques for Management Decision Making
   • Marketing Fundamentals
3. Year Three
   • Career Skills in Accounting and Finance 2
   • Advanced Management Accounting
   • International Financial and Risk Management

Careers

This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in the finance and accounting sectors. Graduates are equipped to enter challenging roles and can pursue further professional qualifications.

• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Auditor
• Investment Banker
• Consultant
• Finance Manager