Accounting and Finance

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Fast-track your career with our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree. Gain strategic, analytical and digital skills plus exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

You’ll study core areas of financial practice, including reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Alongside these essentials, you’ll explore how accounting supports ethical leadership, sustainability and business strategy.

What do you learn in an accounting and finance degree?

Learning is practical and engaging, with simulations, live projects and data-driven decision-making tasks. You’ll gain extra credentials like SAGE certification and work with tools such as FactSet, Excel modelling and AI dashboards to stay ahead in a data-driven financial world.

To prepare for the graduate job market, you’ll take part in an assessment centre experience and earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like FactSet and Microsoft, boosting your CV and interview confidence.

Why study with us

• Gain exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams, giving you a head start towards becoming a qualified finance professional.

• Work with tools like FactSet, financial modelling software and blockchain platforms to make informed, data-driven decisions.

• Earn digital micro-credentials from SAGE, Microsoft, FactSet, Google and LinkedIn to boost your CV and tailor your learning to your interests.

What you'll do

• Apply your skills in accountancy, finance, strategy and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges. Gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in accounting and finance.

• Learn key topics including financial reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Build knowledge that underpins professional practice and supports your future career.

• Take advantage of our global opportunities programme with placements and internships in the UK and overseas. Gain international experience and broaden your professional network.

Future Careers

This course prepares you for high-impact roles in finance, accounting and business. You’ll graduate with technical expertise, real-world experience and professional credibility.

Many of our accounting and finance degree graduates go on to become professional accountants. They also work as financial advisors and finance officers in industry, commerce and the public sector. Others have become managers and consultants at medium and large enterprises.

Roles you might go into include:

• Chartered accountant

• Financial controller or investment analyst

• Tax adviser or auditor

• Business consultant or risk specialist

• Internal auditor or finance officer

• FinTech strategist or reporting analyst

• Graduate trainee in financial services

You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, and an optional placement year.