Business Accounting with Finance BA (Hons)

<strong>Develop into a skilled accounting and finance professional with impressive interpersonal skills. Youll be primed for a successful career in the business world.</strong><br/><br/>Flexible and varied, this course will thoroughly prepare you to meet the challenges of working in todays financial and business sectors.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>• Study a variety of topics in your modules to develop your employability prospects alongside your technical expertise<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from staff with substantial professional experience through tutorials, seminars, lectures and group project work<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from a mix of approaches to teaching and assessment, including the use of industry-standard technology to make sure you become a work-ready graduate<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/>This accounting and finance course offers you the opportunity to take a paid work placement in your third year, developing and enhancing your employability skills in a professional environment.<br/><br/><strong>Take part in business challenges</strong><br/>Well encourage you to enhance your entrepreneurial skills throughout your degree. Youll have the chance to participate in a range of national student competitions such as the IBM University Business Challenge.<br/><br/><strong>Guest lectures</strong><br/>Our guest lecture series is designed to support your professional development. Weve welcomed many industry experts to speak previously, including Will Holman, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England in Yorkshire and the Humber, and Angela Knight, chair of the Office of Tax Simplification. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BA Business Accounting with Finance course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>- 93% of students on BA (Hons) Business Accounting with Finance were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from access to industry-standard technology in our modern facilities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our close links with professional regulating bodies and financial institutions ensures your learning meets the standards demanded by employers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain expert insight from high-profile speakers sharing their experiences in our Leeds Business School guest lecture programme<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Optional placement year where you’ll broaden your real-life work experience and impress potential employers<br/><br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.