Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance are the disciplines that underpin the financial management of every organisation, from small businesses and charities to multinational corporations and government departments. Accounting provides the frameworks for recording, reporting, and auditing financial information with accuracy and integrity. Finance extends that foundation into the analysis of investment decisions, capital markets, risk management, and the allocation of resources over time.

Together, they form the core of the financial professions that virtually every sector of the economy depends on.

At Middlesex University, this programme is offered on a part-time basis with an integrated foundation year, making it accessible to students who need to build their academic and quantitative foundations before the main degree while also studying at a pace that accommodates other commitments. The degree also includes a sandwich placement year and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional experience alongside your academic studies. The programme equips you with the tools to succeed in the accounting and finance profession, developing both the technical accounting knowledge needed for professional qualification and the broader financial analytical skills that employers value.

Graduates are well positioned for careers in accountancy practice, corporate finance, audit, tax, treasury, financial planning, and management consultancy. Many pursue professional qualifications with bodies such as ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA after graduation, with exemptions gained during the degree reducing the additional study required. The combination of academic qualification with substantial work placement experience is particularly valued by employers who want graduates who can contribute effectively from the start.

Postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or business administration is an option for those who want to develop specialist expertise or pursue senior management roles.