BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

This four-year program delivers a comprehensive degree blending accounting and finance disciplines. The professional placement option enables you to gain practical experience during your third year in the industry.
Your placement year involves a paid position in an accounting capacity at a major corporation or accounting firm. Past students have obtained positions at leading firms including PwC, Grant Thornton, Hazlewoods, and Milsted Langdon.
Admission to the placement track is competitive, based on first-year academic performance and securing a qualifying employment offer. You can work toward ICAEW professional certification during your placement year.
Overall, this program prepares you for an accounting career while providing valuable industry experience. The curriculum includes modules accredited by major accounting bodies such as CIMA, ICAEW, and ACCA. For those interested in finance, the program also offers specialized units for careers in investment banking.
Students can access dedicated career support services through the faculty's Professional Liaison Network.
Graduates have secured positions with prestigious organizations including the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Microsoft, IBM, and other top-tier companies.