Accounting and Finance (Professional) - Talent Track Degree Programme - BSc (Hons)

University of Leeds

**Exclusive to Leeds, this ‘Talent Track’ partnership degree gives you hands-on work experience, professional mentoring and the potential to secure a job with Grant Thornton when you graduate.**This innovative degree programme is delivered in partnership with Grant Thornton, a leading audit, tax, and advisory firm.This four-year course blends academic study from our BSc Accounting and Finance degree with paid, hands-on work experience at Grant Thornton in the UK, providing a clear route into a graduate role so you can start your career ahead of the curve.In addition to your core academic modules, you’ll benefit from paid professional internships in years 1, 2 and 4 and a paid extended placement in year 3 with Grant Thornton. You'll also be supported by a Grant Thornton mentor who’ll help develop your professional skills and employability.Throughout the course, you'll develop and apply a deep understanding of the way financial information is used, managed, and reported both internally and externally, within organisations. You'll explore the modern economy, the nature of business, and the role that accountancy and finance can play within it.Following completion of your degree and provided you've met the required academic and professional performance criteria, you’ll be offered a graduate role at Grant Thornton, subject to role availability.Alongside gaining valuable professional experience, you’ll have the opportunity to graduate with significant exemptions from the main accountancy professional bodies, giving you a strong head start in your career.This degree is available to UK residents only and places are limited.### **Why study at Leeds*** **Paid work placements:** Grant Thornton will guarantee short, paid internships throughout your studies in Years 1, 2 and 4, as well as a full-year paid placement in your third year, giving you invaluable professional work experience in industry.* **Get ahead in the graduate job market:** Every step of Talent Track is structured to lead you into a graduate role with Grant Thornton. You could secure a full-time role at the firm when you finish, subject to successful completion of both your degree and the Grant Thornton trainee programme.* **Unlock exclusive opportunities:** Talent Track is only available at Leeds. Grant Thornton will invest in your future through mentoring, professional insight sessions and development opportunities.* **Start building your network:** Connect with the people, experience the culture and form professional relationships at Grant Thornton that will support your career long after graduation.* **Learn from academic experts at a world-renowned Business School:** You'll study at the triple-accredited Leeds University Business School. The course is led by highly qualified, experienced professionals and academics, giving you a strong foundation in accounting and finance.* **Gain exemptions from professional qualifications:** Graduate with the opportunity to receive significant exemptions from the main accountancy professional bodies, giving you a head start for a career as a Chartered Accountant.* **Access financial support:** A Grant Thornton bursary fund is available alongside several scholarships for students who meet the eligibility criteria – see the Fees page for more information.### **About Grant Thornton**The University of Leeds is working in partnership with Grant Thornton UK LLP to deliver this professional degree programme.Grant Thornton is one of the largest professional services firms in the UK.Providing audit, tax and advisory services, they work with a range of clients worldwide, providing strategic insight, curiosity and partnership.With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, they have a commitment to empowering their people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work-life balan

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