Accounting and Finance with Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

SOAS University of London

This programme is ideal for students whose ambition is to pursue a career in accounting, banking, investments, auditing, taxation, and other finance-related strategic roles in business. You will learn how to analyse financial statements, how to critically evaluate investment opportunities, how to design financial plans, and how to make strategic decisions in the areas of accounting, banking, finance and investments. This programme is accredited by CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants giving you eight exemptions upon successful completion of this degree entering the CIMA Qualification at the Management Level. On successful completion of the BSc Accounting and Finance programme, students may apply for exemption from respective modules of ACCA and CIMA professional accounting qualifications, supported by testimonials provided by our leading professors

A professional placement is a great first step to getting necessary work experience and securing the career you want. During your third year, you will work with a business or organisation and apply the knowledge you've learnt on your course in the workplace. You’ll develop skills like planning, problem-solving, decision making and project management, while getting first-hand experience on how a professional organisation works. Placement opportunities are organised by the applicant. If a placement is not found, applicants will be transferred onto the standard programme of study.