Accounting

Accounting is the discipline that underpins financial reporting, business decision-making, and the stewardship of resources in every kind of organisation, from small businesses and charities to multinational corporations and government bodies. Accountants record, classify, and communicate financial information, but they also audit that information, advise on its implications, and increasingly use data analytics to turn numbers into insight. The profession has evolved significantly in recent years, with digital transformation, sustainability reporting, and the growing importance of data literacy reshaping what accountants need to know and be able to do.

At Roehampton University, this three-year full-time programme gives you essential skills in accounting, auditing, finance, taxation, financial reporting, and data analytics and visualisation, with a clear emphasis on ethical decision-making, data-driven analysis, and sustainability. You will develop both technical accounting knowledge and the broader professional competences that employers look for, including the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly. A sandwich year in industry and work placements are part of the programme, giving you direct professional experience in accountancy or finance roles before you graduate and the chance to build the professional relationships that support your career.

With a typical entry tariff of 88 UCAS points, this degree is accessible to students who are committed to developing a professional career in accounting and finance. Graduates are well positioned to pursue professional qualifications including ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT, and many receive full or partial exemptions from professional examinations as a result of their degree study. Career destinations include roles in audit and assurance, management accounting, financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, and accounting roles across the public, private, and third sectors.

Some graduates continue to postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or business administration.