Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance provides the technical and analytical foundation for understanding how organisations manage money, assess performance, and make decisions under uncertainty. Accounting is concerned with recording, reporting, and auditing financial information, while finance focuses on investment, risk, and the allocation of capital across time and between competing uses. Together, they equip graduates to understand and contribute to the financial operations of businesses, public bodies, and not-for-profit organisations.

At the University of Buckingham, this three-year full-time programme, which includes an integrated foundation element, gives you the opportunity to learn alongside industry partners, connecting academic study with the realities of professional practice. You will develop a strong understanding of financial principles, including how businesses are funded and how their financial health is measured and communicated. Alongside the technical content, the programme builds the transferable business skills that employers across many sectors consistently value, including the ability to analyse data, communicate clearly, and make reasoned decisions.

With a typical entry tariff of 120 UCAS points, the course is designed to be accessible while still delivering rigorous training.

Accounting and finance graduates are well placed across a wide range of careers. The professional accountancy routes, including training towards qualifications in chartered, management, or public sector accountancy, are the most direct paths, and a degree in this field provides a strong preparation for those examinations. Beyond accountancy, graduates move into financial analysis, corporate finance, banking, investment management, financial planning, and roles in business operations that require strong financial literacy.

The public sector and not-for-profit organisations also offer significant opportunities. For those interested in continuing their studies, the degree provides a platform for postgraduate work in accounting, finance, or business.