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Why Sunderland for Accounting and Finance

Learn from industry experts and study modules based on real business situations. These include topics such as taxation, law, and auditing. Our accredited courses offer specialist pathways to match your career goals. They also give you the chance to graduate with professional exemptions.

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Complete University Guide 2026

Our Business and Management courses are 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction

Professional exemptions

Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course is closely linked to real-world professional standards. When you complete it, you can be exempt from some exam papers set by professional accounting bodies.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
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Guest speakers

Hear from industry experts through our regular guest speaker programme. Recent speakers include:

  • Maurice Duffy, CEO of Global Blackswan
  • Mike Johnson, CEO of Castrol and Executive Vice President of BP
  • Uday K. Dholakia, Senior Partner of Global Consulting
  • Neil Stephenson, CEO of ONYX
  • James Ramsbotham, CEO of the North East Chamber of Commerce
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What can you do with a business management degree?

One of the biggest benefits of studying a business management degree is the wide range of career options available. As you study, you'll build personal and professional skills that employers across many industries value.