Course summary

If you’ve a head for numbers and are looking for a rewarding career, an Accounting and Finance degree could be your way forward. We’ll help you develop the essential skills and knowledge for a high-level career in accountancy, finance, banking, insurance or general management positions. / Gain a solid business education so you understand how accounting and finance fits in the wider context. / Understand the changes that technology is bringing to the sector and develop your skills with accounting-specific software applications. / Gain real-world experiences and become a high-calibre candidate for your dream position with extracurricular training and placement opportunities. All our undergraduate accounting courses are available with: • Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. • Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level. Our teaching is practical and career-focused, with input from our industry partners, so you'll build the expertise that employers look for. You'll develop skills in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management and much more. You’ll look at accounting and finance within the wider context of business and management, and we’ll work with you to develop your soft skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving. You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of accountants in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 / Xero Accounting Software / Body swap technology Our Accounting and Finance undergraduate programme is accredited by major industry bodies including the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW, so you know that what you learn is aligned with industry standards. If you choose to study accredited modules, you can benefit from exemptions from a number of professional body examinations. Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/accounting-and-finance