Accounting & finance
Discover our range of accounting & finance courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in accounting & finance at the University. Discover our undergraduate accounting & finance courses below.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in accounting & finance at the University. Discover our postgraduate accounting & finance courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Higher and degree apprenticeships
Higher and degree apprenticeships are a great and cost-effective way for employers to upskill their staff, and for individual learners to obtain both a higher qualification and professional skills.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including our business school and student led consultancy.
School and facilities
School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
We have a live trading room, a customer experience lab, and a moot court room. Students can also gain experience via our Legal Advice Clinic and student-led consultancy firm.
Student led consultancy
Get involved in solving real life business scenarios within our student-led consultancy.
Placements
Our business courses give you the opportunity to undertake a paid 12 month placement, allowing you to put your theory into practice.
Accounting & finance FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about accounting & finance degrees.
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You may already have a strong interest in business studies and want to specialise and expand your knowledge further into accounting & finance. We have a range of accounting & finance courses available so you will find one to suit your interests.
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By studying an accounting & finance degree you will gain a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting, from financial markets and institutions to the global business environment. You’ll study a wide range of topics including taxation principles and practice, corporate accountability and social and environmental accounting.
Take advantage of our excellent business links with local, national and international businesses, including Hazlewoods, Pulsin and Superdry. These could offer placement and internship opportunities that may result in your graduate career.
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We offer a range of accounting & finance degrees, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
At undergraduate level we offer:
• Accounting & Finance BA (Hons)
• Accounting & Business Management BA (Hons)At postgraduate level we offer:
• Accounting & finance MSc
• Financial Technology MScYou can also choose to undertake a Master’s degree researching a certain topic within finance with us via a postgraduate research degree.
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An accounting & finance degree will set you up for a flexible career path. Whether you want to carry on your studies and become a chartered accountant or work within auditing or financial services. An accounting & finance degree will provide you with sound business knowledge to progress in a career in other fields within the sector too.
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Interested in applying for one of our accounting & finance courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.
• How to apply for an undergraduate degree
• How to apply for a postgraduate degree