Accounting and Finance (with Placement Experience) - BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Experience degree is designed to prepare you for a career in accountancy firms, financial institutions or large multinational enterprises.On this degree you will obtain a critical grasp of core accounting and finance theory as well as sound technical knowledge. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance in business and society.The difference between this degree and BSc Accounting and Finance is that it includes an additional one-year work placement after the second year.A range of core modules will develop your understanding of the operation of the financial system and capital markets, and you will have the opportunity to apply the theory learned in a state-of-art dealing room, using computer trading simulations and spreadsheet modelling. Having acquired a sound understanding of core financial, accounting and business concepts in your first year, you can go on to take more advanced modules specialising in your key areas of interest in your second and final years.For more information, please visit the programme page: https:www.reading.ac.ukready-to-studystudysubject-areabusiness-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ugbsc-accounting-and-finance-with-placement-experience

Typical offerABB, including grade B in A level or AS level MathematicsInternational Baccalaureate32 points overall, including 5 in standard level Maths and 4 in standard level EnglishGCSEEnglish at grade B (5)BTEC Extended DiplomaNot accepted unless studied alongside A level or AS level Maths (the BTEC Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement).