BSc Degree in Accounting and Finance at University of Richmond

Programme Overview

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme is primarily designed for students who are interested in following a career in accountancy or in obtaining professional accounting qualifications at the start of their business career. Students will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance and learn to understand management concepts within an international business context.

This programme goes beyond the theoretical and quantitative techniques fundamental to accounting and finance. It draws from various disciplines, such as statistics, economics, law and information technology in order to gain a truly solid understanding of the field. With a generalist business and management core, this degree will not just allow you to pursue careers in accounting and finance but in relevant managerial fields as well.

Students will develop a set of transferable skills, such as problem solving and advanced analytical thinking, to support them in their professional journey. Students will learn how to work effectively individually and in teams to become confident communicators both written and verbally in order to ensure they can communicate and liaise effectively in a business environment.

Students who study this programme will gain exemptions from the ACCA qualification as follows: Papers F1 – F4, Paper F5, Paper F6, Paper F7, Paper F8

Top 5 Reasons To Study Accounting and Finance:

• Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and master the computational and calculation skills demanded by the financial industry
• Gain exemptions from some of the professional accounting examinations, accelerating your progress towards gaining qualifications which are recognised and essential for working in accountancy and finance
• Specialise in a number of courses including financial accounting, managerial accounting, applied accounting, financial reporting, taxation and auditing
• Benefit from the opportunity to gain practical work experience specific to accounting and finance organisations, through an internship – essential criteria many recruiters look for in candidates
• Learn a variety of transferable business skills such as problem solving, perform data analysis, IT and written and oral communication – essential criteria for employers

After you graduate

Career Paths
World Bank, Credit Suisse, Greenpeace USA, Stonewall, The United Nations Children’s Fund, BBC, Bloomberg L.P, PwC, NBC News, Christies, Al Jazeera

Further Education
CASS Business School, London School of Economics and Political Science, SOAS, University of London, University of Cambridge, University of Sydney

Career paths for graduates
Accountancy, Tax Advisory, Analyst, Management Consultant, Financial Consultant, Banking, Business and Management, Wealth Management, Corporate Finance

Career Support

We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.