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Accounting and Finance

Newcastle and the North East of England has a vibrant financial sector. Major employers are attracted to the strong talent pool and the specialist skills our accounting and finance students develop.

National recognition Ranked 16th in the UK by the Complete University Guide for some of our programmes.
Professional accreditation Get professional exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW to fast-track your financial career.
Fast-track route with PwC Join our four-year Business Accounting and Finance degree with paid work placements at PwC.

Accounting and finance programmes

Study accounting and finance at a triple-accredited business school and help businesses grow, survive and become more successful. We’re a world-leading school and part of Newcastle University, a global top 130 university.

We offer the following accounting and finance programmes:


Learn from leading researchers and industry experts

As a student with us, you will learn from leading researchers of accounting and finance, as well as qualified and commercially experienced accountants. They bring their expertise into the classroom to ensure you have the skills that the industry needs.

You will also gain sector insight through regular guest lectures from leading accountancy firms such as PwC and other experts from business.


Gain the skills to take on your exciting financial future

You will graduate with an enhanced CV, ready to take on your exciting future, through:

  • current real-world business-informed modules
  • dedicated career support
  • extracurricular skills and professional development opportunities
  • work placement and study abroad opportunities
  • exemption from exams for professional bodies
  • learning in our on-campus Bloomberg lab – experience a real trading floor
Gain work experience Take an optional work placement. Previous students have worked with HSBC, IBM, and Nike.
Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner Complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate and gain real-world financial skills.
Triple accreditation We're accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA – placing us among the world's elite business schools.

Why choose Newcastle University Business School?

Studying at Newcastle University Business School is about much more than a degree. We offer academic excellence and unmatched opportunities for growth. Become part of a community known for exceptional education and a well-rounded student experience.