Accounting and Taxation

University of Southampton

We are still ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)**Summary**Accounting and taxation shape how organisations operate, how governments make decisions, and how economies function. At Southampton, you will explore the relationship between business and policy, and how financial expertise can influence both.This flexible degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions. You can follow pathways towards professional accountancy recognition while developing expertise in areas such as green finance, audit, pensions and tax technologies.What sets this course apart is its focus on the public sector and the interaction between businesses and policymakers. You will learn how financial decisions are made in different contexts, and how they impact society more widely.As part of a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), you will learn in an environment shaped by research and real-world insight.**Key features of this course** • Shape your degree around your goals - Choose from pathways that support professional accountancy recognition and reflect your interests, from sustainability to tax and audit. • Develop practical knowledge you can apply with confidence - You will explore audit, taxation and public sector accounting, building a strong foundation across key areas of the discipline. • Build skills that employers value - Learn to analyse and communicate data across accounting, audit, tax and sustainability, and understand how to apply these insights ethically and responsibly. • See theory in action. - Work on real-world projects and case studies developed with our industry partners, giving you experience of tackling current challenges. • Prepare for strategic roles.- Gain the skills needed to contribute to decision-making in businesses, public sector organisations and beyond.**Student support**Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will guide you throughout your time at Southampton, supporting your academic progress, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic skills and pastoral support services.**Further information**We also offer a variant of this course with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain industry experience as part of your degree. This course prepares you for careers across accounting, finance, the public sector and consultancy, with the knowledge and perspective to make a meaningful impact.

Southampton Business School