Gain the financial expertise to help organisations power their business growth. On our Accounting and Finance BSc you will develop the essential accounting and finance expertise required to open the doors to careers in accountancy, finance or management in a variety of global industries.
Why study Accounting and Finance at Keele University?
- Top 10 in England for student voice in Accounting (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)
- This programme is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW
- Access to industry-leading software such as Bloomberg, STATA, and Thomson Reuters
- Opportunities to undertake a placement year, an entrepreneurship year and to study abroad
- Learn from highly respected academics and knowledgeable practitioners
- Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme
Do you have an analytical mind and a flair for figures? Our Accounting and Finance degree can open doors to high-level careers in accountancy, banking, insurance, corporate enterprises and more. You will gain an appreciation of how modern businesses operate and procure skills in areas including financial and management accounting to appreciate the true value an accountant can bring to a business. Choosing to study areas such as Taxation and Audit will allow you to specialise, whilst emerging fields such as FinTech, Green Finance and exposure to industry standard software will make you a highly employable individual.
You can tailor your studies to match your career aspirations by choosing either the Professional or General Pathway in this programme.
Accounting Professional Pathway: Designed to meet the requirements for maximising exam exemptions from professional accounting bodies, allowing you to fast-track your accounting career.
Finance Professional Pathway: Ideal if you are interested in the broader role of accounting and finance within business and wish to develop versatile skills applicable to a range of business contexts.
Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.
Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.
For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.
