Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance are the twin engines of financial decision-making in organisations of every kind. Accounting provides the language and systems through which financial information is recorded, reported, and communicated, while finance is concerned with the evaluation of investments, the management of risk, and the optimisation of how capital is deployed. Together they give you the tools to understand how businesses and other organisations manage money, create value, and account for their activities to investors, regulators, and the public.

This three-year, full-time programme at the University of Chichester combines specialist accounting and finance content with broader management modules, giving you both technical competence and contextual understanding of how organisations function. You will study financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial planning. The course includes a placement year, which gives you the opportunity to work within an accounting or finance function and to apply what you have studied in a real professional setting, building confidence, contacts, and practical skills before you graduate.

Graduates are well positioned for careers in accountancy, financial management, banking, investment, and business analysis. Many go on to pursue professional qualifications with bodies such as the ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, and a strong degree provides a firm foundation for those routes. The breadth of the programme, combining management perspectives with financial specialism, also means graduates are well suited to roles in commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, and general management where financial literacy is essential.

Further postgraduate study in finance, accounting, or business is a natural progression for those who wish to deepen their expertise.