Subject

Accounting, Economics and Finance

Professionally accredited courses preparing you for a career in the accounting and financial sectors

Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Flexible & Professional
Postgraduate Research

Undergraduate Courses

Accountancy and Financial Management BA (Hons) Accredited	A degree focusing on the complementary disciplines of accounting and finance with an accelerated route to professional qualification as an accountant
Accounting BA (Hons) Accredited	An accredited course aimed at preparing you for a career in the accounting profession
Accounting and Business BA (Hons) Accredited	An accredited accountancy course offering a commercially relevant education within the context of business
Accounting with Finance BA (Hons) Accredited	An accredited accountancy course blended with the financial expertise and strategic insight suited to a career in finance
Business Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)	A technical economics-based degree with a particular focus on issues related to the world of business
Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)	A course with a strong practical emphasis combining the principles and applications of pure economics
Economics and Management BA (Hons)	An inter-related course providing the theory and techniques to apply and exploit economics within the business environment
Economics with Law BA (Hons)	Study the fundamentals of economics alongside relevant topics in law and learn to apply these disciplines to complex business situations
Economics, Finance and Banking BSc (Econ) (Hons)	Gain a solid academic basis in all three areas – study the complex effects of economic policy and practice in finance and banking
Finance and Management BA (Hons)	Discover the role of finance in a business context in order to become effective financial decision-makers and managers
Finance with Business Communication BA (Hons) Accredited	A course for international students to study global finance issues while refining their English language skills

Postgraduate courses

Business Economics MSc Accredited	An inter-disciplinary course providing invaluable business expertise and decision-making ability for modern day economics
Business Economics, Finance and Banking MSc Accredited	An applied approach to all three areas - a course that draws on economic theories and principles, and utilises data analysis for financial evaluation
Economics for Business MA Accredited	A course centring on the application of economic principles to business-related issues
Finance MSc Accredited	A specialist course focusing on the complexities of modern financial markets and institutions, investments and corporate finance
Financial Decision Analysis MSc Accredited	A course centring on financial analysis and its implementation in key management decisions
Forensic Accounting MSc	This course builds professional forensic accounting skills, and focuses on their function in civil, corporate and criminal litigation procedures

Flexible and Professional

Forensic Accounting (DL)

MSc

A flexible, distance learning course building advanced skills in forensic accounting for civil, corporate and criminal litigation purposes

Postgraduate Research

Portsmouth Business School has a well-established tradition of research excellence. Our researchers' work relates to real economic and professional concerns and, currently, areas of exploration include financial reporting, audit, corporate governance and strategic management accounting. We have a growing reputation in the field of forensic accounting, working alongside the University’s Institute for Criminal Justice.

Our Economists’ research reflects wide interests, which include agriculture and fisheries, bank profitability, foreign direct investment, international trade, speculative bubbles and financial crises, sport, and transport policy. Local and international organisations draw upon their expertise to guide their operations.

We welcome PhD research applications from anyone who has an interest in any of the areas above. Please contact us by email to discuss your research ideas and research proposals.

Graduate School

The University of Portsmouth Graduate School is a dedicated centre for all postgraduate research students and supervisors. It supports, administers and coordinates training for the MPhil, PhD, and Professional Doctorate programmes. We have a dynamic population of over 600 research students, including many international students, who form an essential and valued part of the of the University’s research culture.

The Graduate School is here to guide you through the necessary steps to becoming a postgraduate research student. A good starting point is to look at the different research degree options we offer and then to consider the research degree areas we can supervise.

If you have any questions about studying for a research degree at the University of Portsmouth, please complete our enquiry form and read more about how to apply.