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Accounting, Finance and Banking

Explore how finance, banking and investment influence businesses, communities and economies.

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Flexible start dates and accredited courses

Many of our postgraduate courses offer multiple intakes throughout the year. Some courses are accredited by relevant professional bodies, see individual course pages for details.

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Reasons to choose Accounting, Finance and Banking at Coventry University

Ranked 2nd for Engagement

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

Rated Gold for Student Experience

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

Rated 1st in the UK for Skills Development

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

Ranked 5th for overall satisfaction in Business and Management

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025 (ranked out of 83 HEIs)

Spaces designed for applied learning and research

Depending on your course, you’ll have access to specialist facilities that support practical skills development and real-world work experience.

  • Trading Floor helps you build confidence using the tools and data that support financial decision-making in professional environments.
  • LSEG Workspace and Fitch Connect help you develop the analytical skills to interpret financial data, understand markets and make informed decisions.

By applying your learning in practical settings, you'll develop the skills and confidence to navigate the world of finance.

Where an Accounting, Finance and Banking degree can take you

Explore the ideas, decisions and systems that shape businesses, markets and economies around the world. You'll develop the analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to understand financial challenges and respond to change with confidence.

Build the confidence to apply your skills in a range of financial and professional settings.

Career pathways vary depending on your chosen course and any further professional training required, but graduates typically move into roles such as:

  • Investment Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Risk Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • FinTech Specialist
  • Data Scientist (Finance)
  • Auditor
  • Sustainable Finance / ESG Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Professional.

Average gross salary * for an Accountant II

£46,239 per year

Source: Accountant II Salary in London

*Salaries vary depending on experience, sector and location.

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