Course summary

Thrive in the world's financial environment with our employability focused degree. Develop your knowledge, technical skills, and ethical awareness ready for a successful career in accounting and finance. At St Mary's, you will gain a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance. You'll gain exposure to taxation, auditing, and sustainability reporting. Additionally, the course has a future-proof curriculum where you'll dive into: FinTech artificial intelligence blockchain environmental, social, and governance forensic accounting. Develop essential employability skills This course promotes integrity, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility. You will develop your communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for success in the accounting and finance profession. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work on consultancy projects and independent research, enabling you to apply your knowledge in real-world business contexts. About the Placement Year A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to: apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job. Support from St Mary’s every step of the way Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.