Studying accounting at university
Example course modules
- Accounting and accountability
- The context of business
- Business Law
- Management accounting
- Auditing
- Financial accounting theory
- Understanding statistics
- Commerce, banking and investment
- Taxation
- Reporting financial performances
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 12 (Low 10 - High 13). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about accounting
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- Economics
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Business, finance and related associate professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Chartered accountant
- Taxation investigator
- Financial accounts manager
Other real-life job examples
- Actuary
- Broker/financial trader
- IT business analyst
What employers like about this subject
An accounting degree will develop subject-specific skills in areas including the theories and practices of accountancy; in the use and preparation of financial information in decision-making and in understanding commerce, industry and finance. A professional accountancy qualification is also necessary to become a qualified accountant. Useful transferable skills you can gain from an accounting degree include numeracy, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking and a business focus. Accountancy graduates are in demand from business across the finance industry, but as many larger firms have their own accounts departments, they are employed all over the economy.
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