Accounting and Finance (with Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Chester

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The Placement Year is an opportunity to work in industry or practice so that you can put everything learnt so far into practice and gain hands-on experience.On this course, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, you can explore the fast-moving world of marketing, develop real skills, gain cutting edge knowledge and become an outstanding business professional.Begin a dynamic route to a high-flying career by joining our top ranked, professionally accredited course. Delivered by a ...Read more

The Placement Year is an opportunity to work in industry or practice so that you can put everything learnt so far into practice and gain hands-on experience.On this course, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, you can explore the fast-moving world of marketing, develop real skills, gain cutting edge knowledge and become an outstanding business professional.Begin a dynamic route to a high-flying career by joining our top ranked, professionally accredited course. Delivered by a team committed to making your career aspirations and professional objectives a reality in today’s global economy.The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). You will secure major exemptions from the examinations of these key professional accounting bodies, meaning it will take less time to become a qualified accountant after graduation.Student membership of CIMA is provided and all students can undertake a standalone CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting at the end of first year. This is an opportunity to be awarded a professional qualification before even leaving university. Graduates are also eligible to become a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) once they have acquired the relevant experience.You will be at the heart of this course, with inspiring, professionally-orientated learning experiences. We have had students undertake placements with organisations such as the NHS, Airbus and Volkswagen, and a number of students have also expanded their knowledge and skill set whilst working and studying abroad in countries such as Australia, America and Germany.You’ll hear from top firms such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch and professional accounting bodies such as CIMA, ACCA and ICAEW to help you choose your career direction.

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WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
46th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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95%
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Average salary
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Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£20,000
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29 Nov 24

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Economics
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15%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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29 Nov 24
Accounting and Finance (including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
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13 Nov 23
Accounting and Finance (with Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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