BSc Accounting and Finance

Overview and Rankings

A Deep Dive into Accounting and Finance

Develop the financial knowledge and analytical skills to understand business performance, evaluate investment opportunities and support financial decision-making.

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme combines accounting principles with financial theory and practical business applications. Students explore financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis and the economic factors that shape financial decisions. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, they develop the ability to interpret financial data, evaluate business performance and assess financial risks. The programme also emphasises ethical practice, critical thinking and professional skills, preparing students to understand the financial challenges faced by organisations across different sectors.

  • ACCA Accredited offering several exemptions
  • CFA Aligned Preparing Students for Global Finance Careers
  • 100% career focused Industry-Connected, Bridging Academic Learning with Practice

Study Themes

What You'll Learn

Build a strong foundation in accounting, finance and financial analysis, with opportunities to explore specialist areas of the field.

The programme progresses from core accounting and finance standards to more advanced topics in financial management, reporting and investment. Students develop the numerical, analytical and digital skills needed to interpret financial information and make informed decisions. Practical learning, research and applied projects help connect academic knowledge with the challenges faced by businesses and financial professionals.

  • Accounting Standards & Financial Reporting

    Understand how financial transactions are recorded, summarised and presented. Develop the skills to prepare and interpret financial statements and evaluate business performance.

  • Management Accounting & Financial Management

    Explore how financial information supports planning, budgeting and decision-making. Learn to assess costs, manage resources and evaluate the financial needs of organisations.

  • Corporate Finance & Investment

    Examine how businesses raise and allocate capital, and how investment decisions are made. Explore financial markets, risk and return, and the principles behind investment appraisal.

  • Economics, Mathematics & Statistics

    Develop an understanding of the economic environment in which businesses operate. Apply quantitative and statistical methods to analyse financial data, identify trends and support forecasting.

  • Financial Analysis & Risk Management

    Learn to interpret financial information, evaluate financial performance and assess risks. Explore how financial analysis can inform investment and risk management strategies.

  • Accounting Information Systems & Digital Skills

    Explore how digital systems support the collection, processing and analysis of accounting and financial information. Develop the ability to use technology to communicate findings and support organisational decisions.

  • Audit, Governance & Professional Ethics

    Understand the principles of auditing, internal control and corporate governance. Explore the legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities involved in accounting and finance.

  • Research & Professional Development

    Develop independent research, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. Apply your knowledge through a substantial final-year project and prepare for professional practice.
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Financial Analyst
Financial Planning Analyst/Advisory
Investment Analyst/Banking
Portfolio Analyst
Audit Associate
Internal Auditor
Tax Associate/Advisory
Corporate Finance Analyst
Finance Officer

Career Paths

Where This Degree Takes You

Explore career opportunities across accounting, finance, financial analysis and business management.

The programme develops a combination of technical, analytical and professional skills relevant to a range of roles in the accounting and finance sectors, as well as financial positions within businesses and public organisations. Students can explore career paths in financial reporting, management accounting, investment, financial services and auditing. The programme’s alignment with the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies also provides a foundation for those considering further professional qualifications or postgraduate study.

Journey

Your Academic Journey

What do you want to learn to achieve the career paths mentioned

  1. 1 Introduction to Business Management
  2. 2 Fundamentals of Economics
  3. 3 Foundation Academic English 1 for Business
  4. 4 Foundation Academic English 2 for Business
  5. 5 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
  6. 6 Introduction to Marketing

We regularly review our course content to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Credits/National Hours

  • What is credit/national hour?

    A credit/notional hour is the formal name for the estimated hours that are expected that a student would need to complete a module

  • How many hours is 1 credit?

    1 credit is equal to 10 notional hours, so 20 credits are equal to 200 notional hours, The 200 hours includes time in lectures, tutorials, preparing for your lectures, assessments as well as your own personal revision and studying that you would do

  • Can study hours exceed the estimate?

    In reality, you might actually go above and beyond the expected notional hours, in particular if your degree requires a lot of independent learning you would most likely exceed the predicted hours

  • How many credits are in a UK semester?

    In the UK system each semester is 60 credits worth which is equivalent to at least 600 hours of study in one term. This is approximately equivalent to 8 hours of study a day

Academics

Meet Our Outstanding Academics

Head of Coventry School of Business

Associate Professor Rasha ElGendi

School of Business

MSc FinTech Course Director

Assistant Professor Hossam Omara

School of Business

Chair of Accounting & Finance Course Director

Assistant Professor Marian Hany

School of Business

Foundation Course Director

Assistant Professor Mayar Fahim

School of Business

Business & Marketing Course Director

Assistant Professor Mostafa SaadEldin

School of Business

Impact

Graduate Success Stories

Lina Hossam Kamaly

Talent Acquisition Specialist – HR Business Partner, Talaat Moustafa Group

Coventry University gave me early exposure to real business cases, presentations, and HR work-study experience. This helped me bridge theory with practice, strengthen my communication and strategic thinking skills, and discover my passion for Talent Acquisition.

Sana Hossam Al Gendy

OOH Department, Froneri, Egypt

Choosing Coventry University at TKH became one of the most defining decisions in my journey. The balance between academic and extracurricular activities helped me grow beyond the classroom, develop my leadership and public speaking skills, and launch TKH Scoop. Winning 1st place in my Business Marketing graduation project was one of my proudest achievements.

Malak Rashad

Brand Manager, DAMAK, Egypt

My journey at Coventry University / TKH went beyond traditional academics, helping me develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. I graduated with First Class Honors, won first place at the Business Expo, and today work as a Brand Manager at DAMAK, turning ideas into tangible impact.

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