Accounting and Finance (R52)

Open University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 4-6 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

This CIMA-accredited degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance/financial management within business and society. You’ll learn to analyse and interpret accounting and financial information and explore specialist areas like auditing, governance, law, taxation, and financial reporting. Alongside technical skills for accountancy and finance roles, you'll develop broader academic knowledge and skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, research, and creativity—abilities valued in many industries. The expertise and insights you gain will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers in accounting, finance, and broader business roles.

Key features of the course

  • Build practical skills in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management

  • Covers specialist topics such as auditing and governance, law, taxation and financial reporting

  • Develops your ability to apply and evaluate accounting and financial information

  • Benefit from exemptions to some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA professional examinations

  • Earn a CIMA-accredited degree from a triple-accredited business school
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    4124 Finance officers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    4-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance