BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Year

Gain knowledge and practical experience with BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year.

This four-year course gives you the chance to put your studies into practice while learning about a particular industry. 

Your studies will prepare you to succeed in the fast-paced world of multinational companies and global financial markets. You'll explore the key financial factors affecting businesses, focusing your studies in Accounting, Finance or a combination of the two, depending on your future goals.

Taught by leading academics who combine cutting edge-theory with real-world practice, you will be challenged to think critically and solve complex business problems. Alongside developing your technical knowledge, you'll build core skills in communication, leadership, adaptability and teamwork - qualities that employers look for across accountancy, financial services, and management roles.

Your placement year in action

In year three, you’ll spend a full year embedded in a professional environment, putting your learning into practice and developing skills that employers value. This placement gives you the chance to test out career paths, expand your professional network, and gain confidence in real-world business settings. You'll graduate with not just a degree, but the professional experience and confidence to stand out in a competitive job market.

Students have completed placements at top organisations such as Accenture, Deloitte, Nationwide, Porsche, and Samsung, spanning accountancy, finance, banking, and multinational industries.

Why choose a placement year?

The placement year sits at the heart of the BSc Accounting and Finance with a Placement Year course, providing the opportunity to:

• Gain first-hand experience in a professional environment
• Build the technical and soft skills that employers value
• Explore potential career paths and industries
• Develop a professional network to accelerate your career
• Increase your chances of securing a graduate-level role before finishing your degree
• Employers often make graduate offers directly to placement students, giving you the chance to start your career with confidence and experience.

Finding the right placement

You’ll have the full support of our CareersPlus team, who will help you explore opportunities, strengthen your applications, and prepare for interviews and assessment centres. You’ll also benefit from advice from returning placement students, our ‘Placement Pros’, who share their experiences and practical tips. Through our online careers platform, you’ll be able to access workshops, webinars, and employer events.