Accounting and Finance
Accounting and finance addresses two of the most fundamental functions of any organisation: recording and reporting economic activity, and making decisions about how resources are allocated and valued over time. Accounting provides the systematic language through which organisations account for what they have done, while finance provides the analytical frameworks for deciding what to do next. Together they form the backbone of business and public sector management, and a degree that combines both equips you with a particularly versatile and employable set of skills.
At Abertay University in Scotland, this four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study in another country and to experience a different educational system and professional environment. You will cover financial and management accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, auditing, taxation, and quantitative methods, developing both the technical skills and the judgement needed for professional practice. The year abroad adds an international dimension that is increasingly valued by employers in a sector where cross-border transactions, regulatory frameworks, and reporting standards are central concerns.
A typical entry tariff of 120 points makes the programme accessible to a wide range of applicants.
Graduates of accounting and finance degrees are among the most consistently employable in the UK. Common destinations include roles in accounting firms, investment banks, corporate finance teams, management consultancies, the public sector, and financial regulation. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications through bodies such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA, and some programmes are structured to provide exemptions from parts of these qualifications.
Others continue to postgraduate study in finance, taxation, or business administration. The year abroad element opens additional international career pathways for graduates who want their working life to have a genuinely global dimension.