Accounting and Finance offers some of the most stimulating and highly paid career opportunities in business. Our courses fully equip you to succeed in these exciting areas.
For people who love numbers and are looking for variety in their degree. This course is accredited by four globally recognised accounting bodies.
Prepare yourself for a successful career in investment and finance. This course gives you practical experience and opportunities to build your connections in the finance sector.
Gain a solid foundation in accounting while developing your knowledge of business and management subjects such as human resources or marketing.
Equip yourself with the advanced mathematical and statistical techniques needed in the City of London and beyond. (2025 entry only)
Combine the critical thinking of economics with a focus on the markets and investing of finance. This course gives you a strong foundation for a well-rewarded career.
for employability with 94% of graduates in a career after 15 months
The Guardian University Guide 2025
The Guardian University Guide 2025
Awarded 5 Stars for Accounting and Finance by QS
in the UK and in the Top 100 in the world for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
for Accounting and Finance
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Our courses are available with the option to spend your third year on an industry placement. Placements give you the chance to gain work experience and become more employable. Our students have secured placements with top firms like KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC. Discover how we support students in finding a placement
Our specialist career coaches give you proven tactics and personalised guidance to land positions in your target sector.
Paul McCormick has more than 30 years of experience at several leading investment banks and financial technology institutions, including Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Barclays and Thomson Reuters.
Laurie Watson works with students interested in accountancy, offering one-to-one appointments and drop-in sessions. Before joining Lancaster University Management School’s Careers team, Laurie worked for seven years at PwC.
Peter Sewell supports students interested in consultancy, benefiting students with his specialist knowledge of recruitment processes in this sector. Peter is a business psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in universities.
Fitch Ratings are offering a unique opportunity for current undergraduate second Year students. This consists of a one-year finance placement and a £5k scholarship opportunity for up to 5 students on the undergraduate industry degrees in the Department of Accounting and Finance. Top performing students will be selected to work at Fitch, gaining incredibly valuable work experience and giving them a fantastic springboard into a global financial organisation, as well as £5k to support their studies.
The Department of Accounting and Finance provides you with access to a number of leading financial databases. This valuable resource enables you to acquire crucial skills that are highly desirable to employers.
If you're planning to qualify as an accountant, our exemptions from professional accounting exams will fast-track your career journey. Our Accounting and Finance degrees are accredited by five major accounting bodies. Get detailed information about professional exam exemptions
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
