Accounting and finance - Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London Accounting and finance

Providing opportunities for real-world applications in finance and government

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Why study accounting and finance at Birkbeck?

The research-led teaching at Birkbeck Business School is informed by academic and professional expertise. Our flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees cover accounting, finance, banking and quantitative finance, designed for students balancing study with work. Located in central London, Birkbeck places your studies within one of the world's leading financial centres.

Careers

A degree in accounting and finance at Birkbeck equips you with practical skills, analytical expertise and professional insight for a range of roles in business and finance. Our courses emphasise employability, networking and real-world applications, with many aligned to industry standards such as the CFA programme. Studying in London gives you access to one of the world's leading financial hubs.

Graduates have pursued careers such as:

chartered accountant or tax adviser
investment or retail banker
management consultant or financial analyst.

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Highlights

Our academics bring cutting-edge knowledge directly into the classroom.
Flexible study options make career progression accessible.
Gain networking opportunities and exposure to the financial industry and government.

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Undergraduate courses

Our undergraduate courses give you a broad grounding in your chosen subject, and set you up for specialisation.

Postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate courses offer more applied studies, and can help progress your career or facilitate a career change.

MPhil/PhD courses

Our MPhil/PhD courses enable you to focus on a specific research question, and add your insight to the academic field.

Undergraduate placement year

You can boost your career prospects by choosing to take a placement year in our accounting courses.

Study accounting at Birkbeck

Humans have been practising accounting for 10,000 years, to keep track of inventory, though it has evolved over that period to include transactions, the wider economy, and records of civilisation itself.

Now, accounting is focusing more on ethical concerns and sustainability, alongside honest financial reporting, which requires control systems and internal audits.

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