What can I do with a degree in…..
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance is Warwick Business School’s most professionally-oriented undergraduate
qualification. It is ideal for pursuing a career within accounting and finance, such as investments, banking,
accountancy, financial analysis and management, tax, or insurance. It is recognised as providing a superior
foundation for a career in accountancy or finance and on graduation you may be eligible for exemptions
from some of the professional exams of various accountancy bodies. As well as developing professional
finance and numerical and analytical skills the degree will also help you to develop a variety of highly
transferable skills valued by employers, such as organisational and planning skills, report writing, working to
deadlines, team work and presentation skills.
On this course, you have the opportunity in your 3rd year to participate in the Undergraduate Partnership
Programme (UPP) run collaboratively with Cardiff and Manchester Business Schools and developed by The
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Through this programme you can apply
for a work placement in an accounting role, which can count as the first year of a training contract. The
experience will give you the opportunity to commence the ACA, the premier professional accountancy
qualification, while studying for a high-quality degree. There is also the option of pursuing a work placement
in an alternative sector and function in your 3rd year
Why Warwick?
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Our Accounting and Finance course is ranked 1st in the UK according to the Times/Sunday Times Good
University Guide (2015)
Warwick Business School is ranked 4th in the UK by the Financial Times
We attract students with talent and ambition: the leaders of tomorrow. Our student body encompasses
over 150 nationalities and with over 30,000 graduates we also have an active and supportive network of
alumni for you to tap into immediately
As well as academic excellence and employment prospects, Warwick is home to a vibrant student
community. Located on a picturesque campus with world class facilities, it is the ideal environment to
study, live and relax
What do Warwick Accounting and Finance graduates do?
Six months after graduating, 95% of 2013 Warwick graduates were in jobs or further study. The average
starting salary for our graduates was £26,000.
More than half of our graduates go into accountancy with many joining one of the Big Four accountancy
firms (PWC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG). Other industries are keen to recruit Accounting and Finance graduates
too and the skills developed can lead to opportunities in a range of careers, such as law, journalism,
advertising, marketing, public relations, sales and IT.
The type of roles 2013 graduates went into include investment banking analyst, audit associate, financial
consultant, risk and advisory service trainee, co-founder/CEO of news station, tax accountant, insurance
consultant and private wealth analyst.
Organisations 2013 graduates are working for include PWC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, Coutts, Barclays, BNP
Paribas, Bank Negara Malaysia, National Grid, Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly and Johnson and Johnson.
What do Warwick students say...?
“Warwick has opened doors to a truly international student community that provided me with a multitude of
experiences. At Warwick Business School, I am studying with future leaders from around the globe, all
striving towards a common goal. It is allowing me to broaden not only my skills but also my mind and
perspectives. University life at Warwick is not just about obtaining a very good academic degree. You are in
an environment where you are encouraged to use all your creativity and passion to create change, build
bonds and make a difference to your life and the ones around you.”
Ayush Jain, Accounting & Finance alumnus
Graduate recruiters tell us that what they want from applicants is:
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A good degree from a good university
Work experience
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
The ability to describe and articulate their unique achievements and skills
At Warwick Business School you have the opportunity to access all of the above, and your Careers
Service is here to help you achieve your goals.
Find out more at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/scs/started/first-year/
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo