Prepare to excel in the ever-changing and complex world of business. Whether you want to work as an accountant, or in other accountancy or finance related careers, this degree will give you the skills to get your career off to a flying start. 

You’ll discover the most up-to-date thinking and methods in accounting and finance. You’ll learn to work with numbers and use accounting methods with confidence. 

You’ll gain the technical skills you need to become a chartered accountant. Depending on the modules you choose you’ll have the chance to gain a number of exemptions from professional accounting bodies, boosting your career prospects. 

This degree isn’t just for aspiring accountants. Making profit is key to any business. So understanding accounting will give you an advantage whatever sector or role you work in. 

You don’t need to have studied business before to shine on this degree. You just need to be driven by a passion for numbers, business and hard work. 

ABOUT

At UEA we believe that to master the language of accounting and finance is to master the language of business. That means that whatever aspect of business you go on to, the accounting and finance expertise you gain on this degree will put you at a great advantage. The course is ideal if you want to become a financial accountant or auditor. It’s also an excellent choice if you want to work in commerce, industry, financial services such as banking, investment banking, fund management or insurance, as a tax adviser, or if you want to start your own business. 

After gaining a grounding in core business disciplines, you will learn the theory and practice of financial accounting and reporting. You will then develop your understanding of business finance and accountancy, as well as contract and company law. You’ll learn how to understand, interpret and act on the financial accounts of any business. You’ll learn how to put an argument across in a way that’s relevant to the main financial drivers in that business. You’ll also learn how to use your professional judgment to understand and influence business decisions. You’ll even have the chance to explore how accounting influences wealth distribution in society, and how politics can influence accounting. 

As you progress you will turn your focus to advanced modules that are designed to prepare you for your future. You can study Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Management Accounting, Audit and Accountability, and Personal and Corporate Taxation. In your second and final years, you also have the chance to take certain optional modules according to your interests and aspirations. 

You’ll have the chance to gain examination exemptions from key professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. 

Norwich Business School is in a region that’s safe and welcoming, with a thriving business innovation and enterprise community. All our teaching is informed by our world-leading research and real-world business experience. That means you’ll gain knowledge of the latest issues and debates facing industry and employers. 

ACCREDITATION

The course is accredited by the main accountancy professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The number of exam exemptions for these professional bodies vary from five to nine and depend on your choice of modules during the course. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

You will spend your third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe, Australia, North America or Asia. This will add an international flavour to your studies, build your contacts, and show future employers that you have what it takes to succeed on an international stage. You will return to UEA in the fourth year to finish your degree. 

AFTER THE COURSE

In an ever-changing and increasingly complex world, one thing is certain, Norwich Business School is where great business careers begin. Our degrees have a proven track record of leading to successful careers in accounting, management and financial services. You could go to work at major international companies such as Ernst & Young, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Sky, Next, Unilever, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and IBM, in roles such as trainee accountant, business analyst, auditor, insurance broker and more. The skills you’ll gain on this course are valued by all employers, so a wide range of sectors will be open to you including banking, commerce and retail. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

• Chartered accountant

• Financial accountant

• Auditor Manager in retail

• Investment banker

• Tax advisor

• Entrepreneur