Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Finance] From University of Kent

The Bachelor degree in ÊAccounting and Finance and Economics (Hons) is offered by Kent Business School.

Accounting andÊFinance

Accountants are probably best known for checking the validity of company accounts Ð auditing Ð but they also devise and operate financial systems, conduct investment analysis, advise on business start-ups, company takeovers and company rescue schemes, and handle individuals' and corporations' tax affairs.

This programme has been developed to respond to the needs and expectations of the modern accountancy profession. You will be supported to develop the confidence and skills you need to follow the path that most interests you.

Economics

Economics examines some of the profound issues in our life and times, including: economic growth and sustainable development, emerging market economies, financial and monetary crises, environmental and natural resource problems, international trade and aid to poor countries.

Teaching and assessment

Accounting & Finance

Most modules are taught by a combination of lectures and seminars and some have a number of workshops or sessions in computer laboratories. Most of your modules involve individual study using library resources.

Most modules have an end-of-year examination that contributes either 70% or 80% to the final module mark: your coursework provides the remaining marks. Both Stage 2 and 3 marks count towards your final degree class (together with your marks from your year in industry, if applicable).

Economics

All of our modules are taught by a combination of lectures and small group sessions, which include seminars, computing practicals, problem sets, debates and role-play games.

On this programme, you develop transferable skills, including numeracy, analytical problem solving, data analysis, and written and oral communication, as well as subject-specific skills for further study at postgraduate level.

The modules are assessed by continuous assessment of coursework throughout the year and an end-of-year exam in the final term. A number of modules at each stage are assessed solely through coursework.

Careers

Of Accounting students who graduated from Kent in 2015, 94% were in work or further study within six months (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey). The same survey found that 92% of Economics students who graduated from Kent in the same year were in work or further study within six months.

Recent graduates have gone into accountancy training with firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers; the Government Economic Service; other financial services with banks (including the 'Big Five') and private companies, or roles in journalism, management consultancy and business.Ê

Professional recognition

Full or partial exemption from the preliminary stage of professional accountancy examinations provided you choose the appropriate modules.Ê