Accounting and Finance with Year in Industry

Accounting and finance are the disciplines that underpin financial decision-making in organisations of all kinds, from the monitoring and reporting of financial performance to the management of investment, risk, and capital. Together, they form the language in which businesses, governments, and non-profit organisations account for what they have and what they have done, and the analytical framework through which strategic financial choices are made.

At King's College London, this four-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, connecting your academic study directly to professional practice. The degree begins with the foundations of general management alongside accounting and finance, giving you the broader business context in which financial practice operates. As you progress into the second, third, and final years, the focus becomes more pronounced, with advanced modules in financial reporting, management accounting, asset management, auditing, and taxation.

The year in industry is a significant asset, giving you direct experience of working in an accounting or finance environment that complements and deepens your academic knowledge and provides the kind of professional context that graduate employers value highly.

Graduates of accounting and finance programmes from King's are well placed for roles in audit, management accounting, corporate finance, investment management, financial analysis, and financial consulting. The major professional accountancy bodies offer exemptions to graduates of accredited programmes, which can significantly reduce the time needed to qualify. Many graduates also pursue roles in investment banking, private equity, or corporate treasury.

Postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or an MBA is a natural route for those who wish to develop their expertise further or move into more senior leadership positions in finance or general management.