Accountancy and Finance

Accountancy and Finance is a degree that develops both the technical precision of accounting and the broader analytical framework of financial theory. Accountancy is concerned with recording, classifying, and reporting financial information so that organisations and their stakeholders can make sound decisions. Finance examines how capital markets work, how investment decisions are made, how risk is measured and managed, and how organisations plan for their financial futures.

Together, the two disciplines provide the foundation for careers across every sector of the economy.

At the University of Aberdeen, this four-year, full-time programme includes a year abroad, allowing you to develop your studies in a different national academic and professional context. You will gain a thorough grounding in accounting theory and practice, including financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate reporting, alongside a solid understanding of financial markets, investment, corporate finance, and the macroeconomic environment in which organisations operate. Aberdeen's reputation for research-led teaching and its connections to Scotland's financial and energy sectors provide a professional dimension that enriches the academic programme.

The year abroad adds an international perspective that is increasingly valued by employers in a globally connected financial world.

Graduates of Accountancy and Finance are well placed for careers in public practice, corporate finance, management accounting, investment banking, financial analysis, fund management, and the finance functions of organisations in every sector. Many pursue professional qualifications with bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, ACCA, or CIMA, which the degree provides a strong foundation for. Others continue to postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or business administration.

The combination of technical depth and commercial awareness the degree develops is genuinely versatile across domestic and international markets.