Bachelor's in Accounting and Business Management (with Placement Year)

Brunel University London is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It was founded in 1966 and named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In June 1966, Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University. The University conceived a brand of education, and later research, which was overwhelmingly geared towards the needs of industry and, echoing the spirit and vision of its namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it did so with flair and rigor. Brunel's ambition was to equip students for the world of work and to address society’s challenges on a global scale. The challenges have changed, but the University's aims are as innovative and ambitious as they always were – to develop research and educational programs informed by, and tailor-made for, those who benefit; and to give students the academic education and personal skills needed to become a success in the real world.

Accounting and management best practice is a fundamental pre-requisite of today’s business world. Today’s accountants do much more than maintain and communicate company financial data; they are key players in managing business, they are critical to success and business longevity. You will learn from a dynamic blend of seasoned academics with cutting edge research and industry professionals. From day one, you'll be immersed in the latest business trends and real-world insights, giving you a head start in your professional journey. This programme equips you with a robust understanding of accounting and business management including management accounting, financial management, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, business law, marketing, and the international business environment. You will learn valuable transferable technical skills along the way including numerical analytical methods and get hands on experience of industry standard accounting and software packages. There is the option to take a year’s work placement between your second and third year. You will get paid to work with top global companies while you study, paving the way for full-time positions after graduation. Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Loreal, PWC—these are just a few examples of where our graduates land. We've built strong connections with renowned accountancy firms, investment banks, and global employers, setting you up for success. In addition to providing the opportunity to put what you’ve learnt in your degree into practice, and to earn some much appreciated money, our students find their work placement experience significantly enhances their career prospects when they come to graduate. In fact many students are offered employment with their work placement company upon graduation. You'll be working in the same capacity as you would when you graduate so it will give you a taste of what's to come, hopefully, including all the challenges and rewards. Placements are available at different sized organisations across the public and private sector, so you can choose the type of experience most suited to you. You’ll need to apply for these positions in much the same way as you would a job, so it’ll be useful experience in that respect too.