Accounting & Finance

Accounting and finance are the disciplines that make organisations legible to themselves and to the world. Accounting provides the frameworks for recording, classifying and reporting financial information in ways that give a true and fair view of an organisation's economic position and performance. Finance addresses the principles through which money is raised, invested and managed over time, and the models that help individuals and organisations make better financial decisions under uncertainty.

Together they underpin every sector of the economy, from small businesses and charities to multinational corporations and government bodies.

At Nottingham Trent University this four-year programme begins with a foundation year, making accounting and finance accessible to students who may not have the specific A-level profile that direct entry requires. The foundation year builds the quantitative, analytical and academic skills you need to engage confidently with degree-level study in the subject. The degree itself covers financial and management accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, taxation, auditing and the use of professional accounting software, with curriculum content designed to align with the syllabuses of the major professional accountancy bodies.

The programme includes a year abroad, giving you international exposure and broadening your understanding of accounting and financial practice beyond the UK context.

Accounting and finance graduates are consistently among the most employable in the country. Professional careers in audit, tax, corporate finance, treasury, management accounting, financial planning, investment management and financial services are all accessible, and many graduates go on to complete professional qualifications with bodies such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA. Others move into roles in business analysis, financial technology, public sector finance or consultancy.

The foundation year entry route makes this pathway genuinely open, and Nottingham Trent's strong employer connections and professional focus ensure that graduates are well prepared for the demands of the workplace.