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Accounting and finance

Accounting and finance

At the University of West London, we offer highly career-focused accounting and finance courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

These include our ACCA-accredited BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance which provides up to nine exemptions from ACCA, making it possible for you to become a qualified accountant within two years of graduation.

We also offer specialist postgraduate courses with strong financial components, to enhance your existing expertise and help you to achieve your career goals.

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Accounting and finance undergraduate courses

Accounting and finance postgraduate courses

Course videos

We offer a range of career-focused accounting courses and finance courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Find out more in our course videos.

Accounting and finance

Business Economics

Finance and Risk Management

Strategic Financial Management

Jobs for accounting and finance graduates

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Job roles

Our accounting and finance courses will prepare you for roles such as:

  • accountant - all types
  • finance analyst
  • tax consultant
  • financial controller
  • operations analyst
  • purchase manager
  • business consultant
  • bookkeeper
  • economist.

Accounting firms – especially large international ones – offer a wide range of career opportunities, including auditing.

While popular careers for economic graduates include consultancy, research, marketing and more.

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Graduate employers

Recent graduates have found employment in accounting and finance jobs at organisations including:

  • Hounslow Chamber of Commerce
  • Ikea
  • Ealing Council
  • Amazon
  • SKY
  • HSBC
  • Warner Bros
  • Randstad
  • Bank of England
  • ASOS LTD
  • Network Rail
  • British Telecom
  • Reliance Bank
  • TSB Bank
  • GlaxoSmithKline.

Accounting and Finance FAQs

  • Why study accounting and finance at the University of West London?

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    As well as learning from professional accountants, the course is designed to maximise exemptions from the exams set by professional accountancy bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

    This means you will sit fewer ACCA exams and you could shorten the length of time it takes you to gain your professional qualification.

  • Why jobs are open to me with an accounting and finance degree?

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    An accounting and finance degree will open the door to a range of finance jobs.

    Please explore the study and career progression sections of each course to learn more specific information.