HomeThe University of ReadingBSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year

BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year

The University of Reading
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£33,500
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
88%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

45%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,500
typical starting salary
£28,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Administrative occupations
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Sales occupations
0%

Outcomes

88%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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