Accounting and Finance

If you’re a problem solver who loves numbers, this Accounting and Finance BA is the course for you. You’ll learn about accounting and finance, its role in business and society, and explore core elements of the subject such as Financial Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Strategic Management.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Year | International Year Zero

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Start Dates

April | January | September

Degree Overview

Kent’s Accounting and Finance graduates move into a range of careers within the world of business. Many go on to become chartered, certified or management accountants working at top accounting firms, including the ‘Big 4’, as well as other local, national and international firms.

The course is accredited by five professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kickstart your career if you want to become a chartered accountant, or gain an edge if you see yourself working in the fields of finance.

Develop the data handling skills that employers are looking for in graduates made at KBS by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Finance Lab. You’ll learn from our expert academics and industry professionals through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions.

Recent graduates have taken up positions with a wide range of companies, including:

Deloitte
Accenture
Burgess Hodgson
Deutsche Bank
Ernst & Young
Fidelity Investment
HSBC
KPMG
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
ASOS

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

April programme subject to academic approval

Why Study this Degree

Study at a ‘Triple Crown’ business school accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

Canterbury Campus at Kent has their very own financial lab – The Bloomberg Lab.

Your Pathways

The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.

Learn more about International Foundation Year

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Learn more about International Year Zero