BSc (Hons) in Finance and Accounting with Placement in Uxbridge United Kingdom | Brunel University of London

The Brunel Finance and Accounting BSc equips students with essential expertise, competencies, and perspectives to thrive in accounting professions and various financial sector positions. This degree, accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, offers comprehensive training in financial and accounting principles while clarifying their regulatory and societal contexts. During the initial two years, you'll examine fundamental topics including financial markets, accounting practices, corporate finance, and investment strategies. Additionally, you'll master econometrics and gain valuable data modeling abilities, along with proficiency in industry-standard analytical tools like SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters, and STATA. In your final year, you can specialize in areas such as auditing, taxation, financial engineering, or behavioral finance. The program offers flexible study paths: a three-year full-time option or a four-year version incorporating a professional placement year between the second and third years for practical work experience.

Career Prospects
We focus on delivering practical knowledge that translates directly to workplace scenarios, ensuring you graduate with the capabilities needed to secure your ideal position. Completing a work placement further enhances your employability. Given the competitive nature of economics and finance careers, we provide extensive support to help you develop the qualifications employers value. You'll have access to resources from both the Department of Economics and Finance and the University's Professional Development Centre (PDC) to strengthen your professional profile.
Our alumni hold diverse positions across multiple sectors, including roles at NatWest (Financing Futures), PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, the Treasury, and the Bank of England. Others have built successful careers at major corporations like BP, Xerox, and Marks and Spencer.