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176 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Programs in the United Kingdom

Across the United Kingdom, 51 universities offer 176 Professional Accounting & Finance programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at University College London, University of Manchester and Queen Mary, University of London.

1Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Lancaster logo
United Kingdom

Accounting and Finance

University of Lancaster — The Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance at the University of Lancaster provides a comprehensive understanding of both financial accounting and management accounti...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
4Master's Degree
IU ifs University College logo
United Kingdom

Banking and Finance

ifs University College — The Master's Degree in Banking and Finance at ifs University College offers a comprehensive exploration of the financial services industry. This course delves into key ar...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
5Master's Degree
IU ifs University College logo
United Kingdom

Finance

ifs University College — The Master's Degree in Finance from ifs University College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, instruments, and the principles of f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
14Bachelor's Degree
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accountancy

Queen Mary, University of London — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at Queen Mary, University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
15Bachelor's Degree
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accounting and Finance

Queen Mary, University of London — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a variety of roles in the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
16Bachelor's Degree
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Actuarial Science

Queen Mary, University of London — The Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at Queen Mary, University of London offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of risk assessment and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
17Bachelor's Degree
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Applied Finance

Queen Mary, University of London — The Bachelor's degree in Applied Finance at Queen Mary, University of London, offers a comprehensive approach to understanding financial markets, instruments, and the ana...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
18Diploma
QM Queen Mary, University of London logo
QS World #110 #17 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Applied Finance CertHE

Queen Mary, University of London — The Applied Finance CertHE at Queen Mary, University of London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and their practi...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
19Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accounting and Finance

University of York — The Accounting and Finance Bachelor's Degree at the University of York offers a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and investment st...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
20Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accounting and Finance (with a year in industry)

University of York — The Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance (with a year in industry) at the University of York offers an in-depth exploration of financial principles and practices w...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
21Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Actuarial Science

University of York — The Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science at the University of York provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of mathematics and statistics as they apply...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
22Bachelor's Degree
UY University of York logo
QS World #169 #22 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Actuarial Science (with a year in industry)

University of York — The Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science at the University of York provides an in-depth exploration of mathematical and statistical methods used to assess risk in insur...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
23PhD / Doctorate
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accounting

The Queen's University Belfast — The PhD in Accounting at The Queen's University Belfast offers an in-depth exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of accounting. The program is designed to...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
24Bachelor's Degree
QU The Queen's University Belfast logo
QS World #199 #25 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Accounting (Major) with French

The Queen's University Belfast — The Accounting (Major) with French degree at The Queen's University Belfast is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of accounting principles while inc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
September 2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance

How these courses are ranked

20 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #9 (University College London) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College London is cited most (67,811,539 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 128 bachelor's, 30 master's, 7 foundation and 5 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 98% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (54% of courses with a stated intake). City St George's, University of London offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in the United Kingdom?

University College London (QS World #9), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Accounting & Finance in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in the United Kingdom?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in the United Kingdom?

City St George's, University of London, with 13, ahead of University of Wales, Bangor (12).

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