Study accounting and finance
The Birkbeck Business School has extensive experience of offering specialised research-lead teaching in accounting, banking, finance and mathematical finance.
You will be taught by research-active academics and industry leaders, ensuring that what you learn can be applied in your career. Our teaching is delivered flexibly, to accommodate your professional and personal commitments.
Our courses, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, encompass a plethora of modules across accounting and finance, and provide opportunities for real-world applications in the financial industry and government alike.
Our central London location provides networking opportunities and contributes to our unique interactive atmosphere.
Come and meet us
If you're an undergraduate student looking to study with us in October 2026, come along to our Student support event on 26 November.
If you're a postgraduate student looking to start studying in January or October 2026, you can come along to one of our campus tours, suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Our courses
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- Our undergraduate courses - start in October 2026.
- Our postgraduate courses - start in January or October 2026.
Our strengths
One of the strengths of our accounting and finance courses are their unique interdisciplinary focus. The MSc in Quantitative Finance with Data Science is offered jointly with the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. In addition, colleagues from economics and management fields contribute to the teaching and learning experience of all our students.
We are actively seeking PhD research students in accounting and finance to create new knowledge with impact and excel in their academic and business careers. Contact us to express interest in accounting and finance PhD study.
We look forward to welcoming you to study on one of our wide range of courses.
