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Why choose our accounting, banking and finance degrees?

Study at a globally recognised business school

Our accounting degrees and finance courses are delivered by Sheffield Business School – accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 6% of business schools worldwide.

• gain professional accreditations such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CISI
• graduate with a qualification that meets global industry standards
• study in a business school recognised for its industry links and teaching excellence

Build practical skills with real-world experience

As an undergraduate, you’ll benefit from work experience opportunities built into every year of your course – alongside industry-led workshops and live projects helping you grow in confidence and workplace capability.

Our postgraduate accounting and finance programmes also offer practical learning through industry-led workshops and live projects, with some courses also including placement opportunities.

We work closely with leading employers to ensure our finance degrees and accounting courses meet the needs of today’s business world.

• develop professional skills through placements, case studies and live projects
• gain experience with real employers in the finance and banking sectors

Learn from industry experts in modern facilities

You'll be taught by experienced academics with real-world expertise. You'll also hear from guest speakers across the finance and accounting sectors – giving you insight into current trends and employer expectations, as well as opportunities to network with potential employers.

Accounting, banking and finance student stories

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Careers in accounting, finance and banking

Our hands-on, applied accounting courses and finance degrees prepare you for a range of roles, including:

• chartered accounting,
• tax consultancy,
• retail and commercial banking,
• investment and wealth management,
• financial consultancy,
• corporate finance,
• economic research,
• data analysis and
• financial markets trading.

Many of our graduates have gone on to work for global companies such as Asda, Lloyds Banking Group, KPMG, the Bank of England and PwC.

You’ll develop skills in financial analysis, data interpretation, problem-solving and regulatory knowledge. These skills are relevant to many industries, including corporate firms, financial institutions, government agencies, non-profits and non-governmental organisations and entrepreneurship.

Our graduates have also pursued a broad range of career pathways across diverse industries – including roles as auditors, tax accountants and forensic accountants in the public accounting sector, and as regulatory compliance officers and portfolio managers in the financial services sector.