Finance and Accounting

About this programme

Refine your knowledge through practical learning from professional accountants, in modules developed by real-world experts. A degree in finance and accounting has long been viewed as an excellent grounding for a career in business, whether you intend to become a professionally qualified accountant or follow a different path. As a student at ARU London, you’ll develop subject-specific skills alongside important transferable skills like communication, enterprise, problem-solving and quantitative analysis. If you’re considering undertaking a professional accounting qualification, our degree has been structured to provide the maximum possible number of exemptions (nine foundations papers in total) from the professional examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants. During your studies, you'll have access to a range of employability-focused support designed to enhance your future career prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview preparation, career guidance, and guest talks from industry professionals, all aimed at helping you feel confident and career ready. Whether you want to move into auditing, financial reporting, management accounting or financial services, the curriculum has been carefully designed to combine both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and accountancy. It will support you to gain an excellent grounding in tools and techniques, together with the wider understanding and real-world insights that all finance professionals need.