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Accounting, Finance and Economics

Where theory meets the trading floor.

Get an elite business school experience without the barriers.

Ready to launch a career at the forefront of finance?

We focus on the real world - real data, real case studies, real challenges faced by businesses today. Our triple-accredited business school is recognised around the world for its excellence and key industry links to build your network.

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Find your place in Clearing

Explore your opportunities to start this September.

An accounting, finance and economics degree built for employability

The skills you gain will prepare you for a wide range of careers — whether that’s in finance, management, entrepreneurship, or beyond.

You'll benefit from:

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Real experience while you study

Find rewarding placements with our industry links. Our Career Booster Programme provides access to a wide range of workshops - including sessions from industry experts - and an employability award to help kickstart your career.

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Recognition that opens doors

Join an elite but accessible business school with 'triple-crown' accreditation. Our degrees are recognised around the world for their teaching and research excellence, opening doors wherever you go.

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Practice for the real thing

Tackle real life scenarios on a simulated trading floor with industry-standard features like live data feeds and analytic tools. You'll work in small groups with input from experienced academics and tutors.

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I loved the contents of the Economics course. It was based on real-time trends and happenings in the business and finance sector, so it linked to current affairs.

Ruth, BSc (Hons) Economics

Why study at Bradford?

Our Accounting, Finance and Economics courses prepare you for a big future in the finance world.

Check out our video for a taste of Finance and Accounting at Bradford.

See the spaces that will shape your future

Take a virtual tour of our Accounting, Finance and Economics subject facilities.

These are the spaces where you'll practice for the real thing. The SAS/Amazon AWS/Bloomberg Trading Room plugs you into real-time market data and statistical modelling. The MBA Suite is your go-to place to discuss case studies, crunch numbers and debate the latest financial trends with your course mates and expert academics.

Discover where your future in finance begins. Get ready to envision your journey in the heart of the School of Management and beyond.

Take the tour in our virtual experience

Careers that count

Qualified. Registered. In demand.

Degrees from our triple-crown accredited business school open doors.

With your globally-recognised degree accredited by AACSBAMBA and EQUIS, here are some high-paying, prestigious career paths you might take:

Corporate finance

Manage a company's capital structure, budgeting, and growth strategies as a financial analyst - you could even work your way up to chief financial officer (CFO).

Public accounting

Provide auditing, tax preparation, and consulting services for high-profile clients as a certified public accountant (CPA) or auditor.

Investment banking and wealth management

Help corporations raise capital and manage portfolios for high-net-worth individuals as a portfolio manager or investment analyst.

Fintech and financial data analytics

Combine traditional finance with technology to build automated financial systems, models, and algorithms as a quantitative analyst and fintech specialist.

Courses in Accounting, Finance and Economics

  1. Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available
  2. Business Management and Accounting BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Business Management and Accounting BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available
  3. Economics BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Economics BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available
  4. Finance and Business Analytics BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Finance and Business Analytics BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

Meet our students and alumni

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Mohamed

BSc (Hons) Finance and Business Analytics

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