Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University?**<br/>With a focus on theoretical knowledge and practical understanding, our course opens doors across industries, from banking to fashion. Youll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software like Xero, Sage, and OneSource in our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab. Recognized globally for our employability focus, you have the opportunity for a paid work placement, enhancing your technical skills in real-world scenarios. We’ve been awarded a CIMA Employability Global Silver Excellence award, reflecting our commitment to empowering students with employability skills and providing virtual internship opportunities.<br/><br/>**What will you learn?**<br/>In this course, you will focus on key areas of Financial and Management Accounting, Finance, Taxation, and Business Law. Beyond technical skills, youll develop advanced analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork and communication skills. The curriculum offers a comprehensive understanding of the UK taxation regime and its practical application in professional settings. The emphasis on practical accounting skills includes lectures, workshops, seminars, and class-based discussions. Access to industry-standard software and the opportunity for a paid work placement further enhances your employability and real-world application of theoretical knowledge.<br/><br/>**How do we support your career development?**<br/>Youll benefit from fully integrated employability skills, virtual internship opportunities, and weekly employability and skills sessions. Our strong ties with the NHS work placement scheme and mentoring events with alumni enhance your practical experience. Personal Tutors, Subject Liaison Librarians, and Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants provide personalized support. The courses global reach, taught across London, Dubai, and Mauritius campuses, offers flexibility. Graduates have entered diverse careers, including roles at PwC, Deloitte, City Bank, and other prestigious organizations, showcasing the broad career prospects this degree opens.<br/><br/>**Introducing our new Learning Framework**<br/>After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/