Accounting & Finance and Business Management (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This is a four year degree taught at our Hope Park campus. The Foundation Year aims to develop your skills so that after a year, you will be equipped with the necessary skills needed for studying the full BA Hons degree programme.

Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.

Accounting & Finance\
Kick-start your future with an Accounting & Finance degree at Liverpool Hope University, designed to give you the skills employers are looking for. You’ll build a strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, audit, taxation and financial management, applying your learning to real-life case studies that bring theory to life.

From day one, you’ll develop practical, job-ready skills with support from lecturers who combine industry experience as chartered accountants with cutting-edge research expertise. Small-group teaching ensures personalised support as you progress from core concepts to more advanced topics, building your confidence and professional judgement.

This course is accredited by ACCA and ICAEW, giving you valuable professional recognition and up to nine ACCA exemptions, helping fast-track your journey to becoming a qualified accountant.

You’ll also enhance your employability through work placements, guest speakers, networking events and the Insight to Business Awards, giving you real-world experience and industry connections.

Whether you want a career in finance, business or beyond, this degree equips you with the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed.

Business Management\
Business Management at Liverpool Hope University is all about setting you up for a fast-paced career in modern business. Based at our Hope Park campus, this hands-on business management degree gives you a deep understanding of everything from small startups to global multinational companies across the UK and worldwide. You’ll explore core business principles, management processes, and organisational dynamics, finding out how organisations thrive in uncertain situations.

Our accredited Liverpool Hope Business School holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, meaning you get a high-quality education informed by the latest research. You’ll dive into key business functions like Human Resource Management, Finance, and Operations Management, while mastering practical marketing strategies like the 4Ps. A standout feature is the unique Young Enterprise (YE) initiative in year two, where you’ll join a team to launch and run an actual legal startup. It's the ultimate way to build confidence, gain real-world industry know-how, and sharpen the transferable skills top employers look for in Liverpool, the North West, and beyond.