Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) – Leeds Beckett University
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will equip you with a deep understanding of accounting and finance and their importance within an organisational and business context. In year three, you will be able to tailor your course by choosing your modules to suit your interests or future career direction. You can specialise in accountancy or gain a wider perspective on business.
You can take a paid work placement in your third year to develop and enhance your employability skills. Previous students on this course have enjoyed successful placements with Disney, Morrisons and the NHS. We have a dedicated employability and placements office to support you and provide you with access to a wide range of vacancies from local, national and international employers. Pre-placement guidance and seminars are available on topics such as CV and letter writing, how to succeed at interview and psychometric tests which match you to your ideal job.
You can also take advantage of our study abroad option, allowing you to study for a semester or a year at universities in Australia, Canada and Europe.
At Leeds Business School we’re dedicated to supporting your professional development – that’s why we offer a guest lecture programme. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, past Chair and President of the Academy of Marketing, Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank and the Editor of Cosmopolitan.