The BA (Hons) Business and Accounting at the University of Wolverhampton equips students with an integrated understanding of core business operations and accounting practices. Taught at the purpose-built Lord Swraj Paul Business School, this joint degree focuses on the strategic application of financial analysis in a modern, digitised business environment. The course blends academic theory with hands-on learning using industry-standard tools, and it encourages agility, critical reflection, and problem-solving across business and finance functions.
Course overview
Year 1: Costing, Economics, Financial Accounting Principles, The Innovative Business, The Responsible Business
Year 2: Budgeting and Financial Control, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Financial Reporting, Taxation of Individuals, The Professional Manager and Leadership
Year 3: Auditing, Business Taxation, Strategic Financial Management, The Business Communicator, The Professional Project
Hands-on use of accounting software and business applications
Live projects, online tasks, and guest speakers from finance and business sectors
Opportunities for sandwich placement or part-time study options
Excellent foundation for MSc Finance & Accounting or other postgraduate qualifications
Prepares students for professional certifications in accounting and finance
Focused on modern business and post-pandemic financial landscapes
Average earnings: £24,000, 15 months after the course
70% of the students go on to work and/or study
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