Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
- Accounting and finance
- Undergraduate
Prepare for a career in accounting and finance with Kingston Business School. We are proud to hold the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degrees.
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Learn how to analyse economic data in our Bloomberg Trading Room
Kickstart your career in accounting and finance with Kingston University.
In just three years, you’ll graduate with the real-life practical experience and skills employers are looking for.
Located on the doorstep of London, one of the world's largest financial hubs, our partnerships with global organisations give you access to meaningful opportunities. For example, you'll have access to a network of highly regarded practitioners from prestigious institutions and participate in bespoke business visits.
This course sits in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics, which delivers high-quality degrees in accounting, banking, finance, investment, financial technology, and risk management. Our courses are accredited by professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA, ACT, and ICAEW.
Kingston is one of only a few UK universities to have a Bloomberg Trading Room. Access to Bloomberg terminals will provide you with the latest technology to analyse and make sense of financial and economic data effectively. You will also be able to obtain certifications through Bloomberg Education.
Accounting and finance at Kingston University
Learn how accounting and finance drive business, the world and the economy. Kingston University students are discovering how numbers tell a story, building their skills and preparing to become professionals in the world of work.
The work placement experience will make me more employable as I get hands-on experience from a large organisation.
Why choose this course
This course offers hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting and finance. It will help you develop the intellectual skills necessary to evaluate and critique both the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance. To ensure you graduate employment-ready, your studies will also reflect the digital transformation in the industry.
Our teaching team has a wealth of commercial experience. In addition, you will enhance your career prospects by learning from renowned industry speakers and by joining employer networking events.
To set you up for a successful future, our careers team will be on hand to help you land your dream internship and graduate job. You will also have the opportunity to take part in activities to boost your CV.
For example, this course provides the option of an integrated professional placement year. You can apply directly for this option using the UCAS code on this page, which includes a professional placement. Alternatively, you can change to this option once you begin the course.
International Success Support Scholarship
If you are an international student, you may be eligible for a £2,500 International Success Support Scholarship for this course, for September 2026 start only.
Kingston Business School accreditation
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools. It recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Partial exemptions for professional exams
The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
This means, if you choose to study further for a professional qualification, you may be eligible to apply for partial exemptions for their professional exams. These give you credits for prior learning towards these exams and qualifications. Our association with these bodies is reviewed periodically.
Ready for business
At Kingston Business School, we believe that professional success is shaped by honing your personal capacity and skillset, supported by the academic framework of knowledge. Through vocationally rich, employer-engaged and research-informed courses, we work alongside our students to help them meet personal goals and career ambitions.
Course content
Foundation year: Business
If you would like to study this business degree at Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you may want to consider studying this course with a foundation year.
The foundation year in business is part of a four-year degree and is taught at Kingston College, close to Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus. You'll be introduced to professional skills, numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.
Year 1
In Year 1 you will cover the business and legal environments in which accounting and finance operate. You'll study economics, organisational behaviour, law, quantitative analysis and develop your IT skills. You'll also be introduced to the basics of financial accounting and bookkeeping and you'll start your further study on Financial Reporting and Management Accounting.
Core modules
Year 2
In Year 2, you will focus on the core areas of accounting and finance, including financial reporting, advanced management accounting, finance, and auditing. You will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to understand, analyse, and apply accounting and financial information in a range of organisational contexts.
Core modules
Professional placement year
This course has a professional placement year option which takes place between Year 2 and your final year. During this professional placement year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Final year
In your final year, you will focus on the core areas of accounting and finance, including corporate finance, financial reporting, and taxation. You will also explore the ethical, legal, and governance aspects of accounting practice, developing your ability to apply, evaluate, and integrate theoretical concepts in real-world contexts. You will have the opportunity to enhance your professional and career skills through the Future Skills Apply module, preparing you for a range of graduate-level opportunities.
Core modules
Inside the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics
Hear from our students and academics as they share their insights into what it's like to study in the department and the skills and opportunities you can develop throughout your studies.
International students: direct application
Are you an international student? Have you decided Kingston is the place for you? If so, you can apply for this course directly, rather than having to go through UCAS.
What career opportunities does this course offer?
This course is an ideal start for a career as a financial accountant, management accountant, auditor, treasurer, financial analyst or banking advisor. For example, some of our graduates work for Bloomberg, the NHS and Tesco. We've also had students gaining training contracts with the ‘Big Four', including Deloitte and KPMG.
Mentorship Scheme
We are part of the ICAEW Mentorship Scheme Chartered Accountant Student Society London volunteers and directors. The scheme is made up of Chartered Accountant students at top UK companies, who are dedicated to mentoring and providing Kingston University students with invaluable industry insights.
This meaningful partnership offers students the chance to network with renowned professionals and gain advice, study tips and interview guidance from mentors who have recently achieved success in the industry.
The scheme is dedicated to improving social, physical and mental wellbeing.
Future Skills
Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping you with the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials.
The Kingston Business School experience
Hear from our graduates as they reflect on their studies, share the skills they developed, and discuss how Kingston Business School prepared them for their future careers.
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees if you are an international student starting in September 2026, on this course or selected others. Eligible undergraduate students can receive £2,500 per year for up to three years, helping to support their academic journey from day one.
You don’t need to apply separately. If you’re eligible, the scholarship will automatically be applied to your tuition fee invoice, empowering you to focus on achieving your goals at Kingston University.
For more details, please visit the International scholarships webpage.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
Kingston Business School has good links with business and industry, especially in my course. The study material and exams are accredited by professional bodies.
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