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speciality: Accounting & Finance

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What is an Accounting & Finance degree?

An Accounting & Finance degree focuses on the management of monetary resources available to an organization. Such a degree is aimed at students who want to pursue careers in investment analysis, management, banking, auditing, consulting and financial management. It teaches students how to assess the assets and liabilities of an organization financially and manage the financial risk of their activity.

Accounting & Finance covers the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting and finance but also includes other aspects of the business activity, such as financial management and control, corporate finance, company accounts, investment and business law. Optional module options provided by different universities around the world often allow students to specialize in a particular area such as auditing, taxation, etc.

Benefits of an Accounting & Finance degree

The completion of an Accounting & Finance degree comes along with numerous benefits. Students develop strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are highly demanded by employers in both the private and the public sector and result in graduates often finding employment in large multinational organizations that offer professional services such as PwC, KPMG and Deloitte. On top of that, established companies around the world offer excellent and well-structured graduate schemes, which help Accounting & Finance graduates to kick-start their careers.

Accounting & Finance degrees are mostly practically oriented. They allow students to put the knowledge and skills they acquire on a daily basis to practice through simulated and real-life business accounts management and work placement opportunities.

Most Accounting & Finance degrees are professionally accredited by professional bodies, such as ACCA, AIA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA, which provides students with the opportunity to become chartered accountants. Students gain professional qualifications in accountancy, which eliminates the need for additional certifications after graduation.

Due to the nature of the Accounting & Finance Degree, which complements business-related subjects, students often have the opportunity to complete a joint honours degree.

Accounting & Finance Degree Structure

An Accounting & Finance degree’s duration varies depending on the country and degree level. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting & Finance can be completed in three years. However, universities also offer students the option to take a sandwich course, which allows them to undertake a year-long placement between their second and third year, which extends the course to four years. Four years is the regular time of completion of this degree in other countries, such as the United States.

The first year of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance introduces the core principles of accounting and finance, including financial accounting, management accounting and finance as well as economics and business law. The second year’s focus is usually on managerial and business economics, financial control, corporate finance and company accounts, but optional modules might enable students to pursue their interests in other aspects of Accounting & Finance such as auditing or strategic business analysis. At this point, students studying at Higher Education Institutions in the UK could choose to take an industry placement in order to apply the theoretical concepts and the acquired knowledge to practice in the professional environment. The next stage of this degree is dedicated to further-developing students’ knowledge of financial and management accounting. Optional modules might enable students to specialize in a particular area of their choice such as auditing or taxation in some countries like the UK.

Masters’ degrees in Accounting & Finance usually take between 12 and 18 months to complete depending on the country that students choose for their studies. 

Research-based degrees, such as MPhil and PhD, can take anywhere between 1 and 7 years depending on the country and type of degree. MPhil degrees in Accounting & Finance in the UK usually take 12 months if it is studied full-time and 24 months for part-time studies. PhD degrees in the UK, on the other hand, take about 36 months to complete if studying full-time and 72 months for a part-time program. In the US, students may be required to dedicate between 4 and 7 years on their degree.

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    I feel happy to be here

    As one the students of Northumbria University London Campus I feel happy and proud at the same time. I feel like I am getting support not only from the teachers but also from the clubs and student support team. I make new international friends everyday and I grow my communication skill in this way. Definitely recommend it.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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    Sharing my opinions with you

    Northumbria University seems like a perfect place of for graduation. I am lucky to have admission here. Because of the low tution fee, I am able to carry on my study with my preferred course. I have been able to make new types of friends here and they have different cultural backgrounds. I love to go amazing library of Northumbria University for my research. Teachers are so kind and they stay ready to help all of us with proper knowledge. Facilities here are so good and everyone can experience that. Although the class duration is long sometimes, I can learn many things from every classes. There are some tutors who still need to make their classes enjoyable for us if they make short of their lecture delivery time. Overall, this University has lot more potential in future and students can join here.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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    I believe it is the best place

    Today I am going to include my honest opinion here regarding my Northumbria University. I like to include here some most good areas that Northumbria University have like: Northumbria University can give us better learning opportunities and proper career guidances. Teachers help us to understand the job market scenarios and provide us the the set of skills that are beneficial for job sector. Student Support team holds the capacity of helping each of the students queries. 24/7 library facilities hold the capacity to fulfill the research needs of students. So, definitely it is worth to suggest this University to my friends and other students.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Financial Management
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    My moments with Northumbria University

    I have connection with Northumbria University right now as I am already here and busy with my Master’s programme. There are some specific things are really good about Northumbria University like: support offered by student suuport team, student union, career advice center, multi faith room, and 24/7 liabary access. There is one thing that is not quite good according to my experience Like, if some tutors in the classroom could make our class a bit more enjoyable because longer class time and continuous lecture can not satisfy the exact learning needs of the students. If someone asks me whether it will be suggested by me or not then I will suggest it truly.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Financial Management
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    My rating and opinions

    Northumbria University is so far one the best Universities in the UK and as a student here, I feel like I am in a special place always. Northumbria University has been ranked between 600-700 in the world University ranking accoding to QS world ranking in many times, so this thing reflects the high quality of teaching and student life inside Northumbria University. The outstanding opportunities regarding career in the Job field are available here so I feel confident in being competitive for my job market. Except some small number of teachers who are lenghty in their lecture, Northumbria University has very professional along with friendly teachers for giving valuable and practical lessons always. I like to include here that Northumbria University is the worth place to study.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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    Student life, quality, and others

    Being a university student in Northumbria University, I experience multiple great things here. I find that there is always support available for me from the team of student support. I have the option to interact many cultural groups here and this has been possible because Northumbria University welcome so many International students each year. Besides, the courses of Northumbria University are industry related which give us updated business related skills. The friendly teachers are always ready to help students with their assignments and other important things. I think if the duration of the lecture sessions were a little bit short then it would be interesting. I have suggestion to all that “Don’t miss this opportunities of Northumbria University”.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Financial Management
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    I prefer my educational institution

    As I am still involving with my study here, I experience some special things always. Like, if I have to ask anything whether it is academic or non-academic sides, I can go to the “Ask4Help” (a student support team) always. They find the right solutions for me. Even if they don’t have the solution, they point me at the right source where my solutions are avialable. I also can go to multi faith room where I can say my prayer. I can also go to 24/7 libary premise and do my research by taking the help of different books and Journals. Some of the teachers really help us with good lessons but some teachers actually fail to do so. I think there needs improvement in this area. Otherwise, I am happy with my study life here and definately recommend it.

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    Programme: Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Accounting and ...
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    My thoughts

    Northumbria University is without a doubt one of the UK’s more affordable universities. I am pursuing my master’s degree here, and each time, I learn more. Any questions I have about the academic aspect are always answered by the student support team. The library offers a vast array of resources. The university is located in a student neighbourhood where numerous cultural groups coexist together. It helps me gain knowledge and experience. Everything is good, but some of the lecturers really extend the time spent in class studying. While I have no doubts about their credentials and expertise, it would be helpful if they could condense it for us so that we could learn more. Students might choose to purchase this University for study in the end.

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    Programme: Accounting and Business Finance
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2023
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • International Financial ...
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    I like everything except

    Hey there! Being a Master’s student here is such an exciting journey. I’m constantly learning and expanding my knowledge and skills. The best part is that whenever I have any academic questions, the student support team is always there to lend a hand. They’re super dedicated and helpful. And let me tell you about the library—it’s massive! So many resources at my fingertips, which is a game-changer for my studies. Overall, my experience has been really positive, but there’s just one little thing. Some of the teachers tend to make the class sessions go on for a bit too long. Now, don’t get me wrong, they’re highly qualified and knowledgeable. But it would be great if they could keep the lessons more concise. I think it would help us learn even better.

    All in all, if you’re looking for a university that offers a supportive environment for research and academic pursuits, Northumbria University is definitely a top choice. It ticks all the boxes and provides a fantastic setting for your educational journey.

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    Programme: International Financial Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2024
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    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Financial Management
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    Ultimate study destination

    As a current student of Northumbria University I can say there are few other Universities in the UK that can provide affordable tution fee opportunities for the students around the world. Northumbria University is such University with world class education opportunity. I love the club activities of Northumbria University and excellent facilities in library. Majority teachers know how to make the boring lecture more interesting and some teachers do the opposite. Despite, this l consider Northumbria University is a perfect educational institution for all. I àm suggesting it to all as an Ultimate place of study.

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