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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Why study at Bradford?
Our Accounting, Finance and Economics courses prepare you for a big future in the finance world.
- 90% of our BSc (Hons) Economics students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course, according to Discover Uni.
- We're one of the 1% of global business schools to hold Triple Crown accreditation
- We're number one in the UK for social mobility
- We're top 20 in England for graduate employment
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.
Meet our students and alumni
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BSc (Hons) Economics
Courses in Accounting, Finance and Economics
Apply for Accounting and Finance (with Integrated Foundation Year) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
- Placement option:
- Available
Apply for Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK and International applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
- Placement option:
- Available
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
Apply for Economics (with Integrated Foundation Year) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
- Placement option:
- Available
Apply for Economics BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK and International applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
- Placement option:
- Available
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
Careers that count
Qualified. Registered. In demand.
Degrees from our triple-crown accredited business school open doors.
With your globally-recognised degree accredited by AACSB, AMBA 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.