BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Canterbury, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,700 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international | UK: TBC
Key Summary
About: Accounting and finance underpin every business decision and drive progress across industries. This BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at The University of Kent explores money flows, corporate accountability, ethical finance, FinTech, and regulation. You study financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, risk, and analysis to combine analytical rigor and skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in public practice, corporate finance, banking, asset management, FinTech and compliance. Employers include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Fidelity, ASOS, and Burgess Hodgson. Typical roles: Chartered Accountant, Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Corporate Finance Associate, Risk Analyst/Compliance Officer, Management Accountant, Auditor, Entrepreneur or FinTech founder.
Accounting and finance underpin every business decision and drive progress across global industries. If you want a career that blends analytical rigour with real-world impact, this course is your gateway to opportunity.
You’ll explore how money flows through markets, how businesses stay accountable, and how ethical finance can transform lives and societies. From the rise of FinTech to the regulation of global economies, you’ll dive into the issues that matter today and tomorrow.
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following
- Financial Accounting
- Quantitative Skills for Accounting and Finance
- Business Economics
- Management Accounting
- Professional Ethics in Accounting and Finance
- Principles of Finance
Stage 2
Compulsory modules currently include the following
- Principles of Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Management
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Business Law
Year in Industry
You have the option to add a year in industry to this course. We already know you have the confidence and commitment to thrive in the workplace and kick-start your career. This is your chance to prove it, to yourself and to employers.
Year Abroad
Taking a year abroad – whether you study at one of our prestigious partner universities or do an internship – is an amazing opportunity.
Stage 3
Compulsory modules currently include the following
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Investments and Portfolio Management
Optional modules may include the following
- Risk Management
- Data Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
- Sustainable Finance and Reporting
- Taxation
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Research Project in Accounting and Finance
- Assurance and Auditing
- Fintech
- Decision Analysis
Whether you aim to become a chartered accountant, investment banker, or financial consultant, this course gives you the skills and credibility to succeed.
Employers:
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young (EY)
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Accenture
- Burgess Hodgson
- Deutsche Bank
- Fidelity Investment
- HSBC
- ASOS
Roles that accounting and finance graduates typically go on to:
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Corporate Finance Associate
- Risk Analyst or Compliance Officer
- Management Accountant
- Auditor
- Entrepreneur
- Founder of a FinTech venture
How you'll study
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Independent Study
- Group Work
- Workshops
Teaching and assessment
A flexible, focused degree
Study over three evenly paced terms per year, with two focused modules per term. Teaching is delivered face-to-face through a combination of interactive lectures, workshops, and seminars that help you engage with theory, practice, and real-world business scenarios.
Practice-based learning
Apply your knowledge to real-time business data projects, case studies, and simulations. Learn how to analyse financial reports, use industry-standard tools, and communicate key insights. Modules cover core themes like corporate finance, taxation, auditing, and management control.
Assessment with real value
You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including individual and group presentations, problem sets, reports, case analyses, and examinations. These assessments are designed to reflect real-world financial challenges and the skills employers demand.
Designed around your life
Our compact timetable gives you time to study, gain work experience, and enjoy student life. You'll also benefit from three feedback points per year and a personal academic adviser to support your growth.