The Ernst & Young Degree
BSc (Hons) Accounting, Auditing and Finance
A unique degree developed in partnership with Ernst & Young and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
A four-year sandwich degree
The Department of Accounting and Finance, in collaboration with Ernst and Young and ICAS, offers a four-year sandwich degree programme, which represents an exciting and innovative approach to higher education and professional training.
We have developed a unique degree that will challenge and stretch you whilst giving you the space and support to embark on your career as a professional accountant.
Visit our Admissions page to download the 2011 brochure.
Komal Singh, who started the EY Degree in 2007, on placement at Ernst & Young
Features of the Ernst & Young degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance include...
- Up to 18 months spent on salaried placement with Ernst & Young, one of the world's leading accounting firms, at locations across the UK.
- As part of our partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), students completing the degree programme will be on a fast track to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, as much as 15 months earlier than many graduates.
- The opportunity to join a successful Management School, offering a friendly and consistently excellent teaching and learning experience to its students.
- As well as paid work experience during placements, students of the degree will also receive a first year bursary from Ernst & Young, to contribute to university set-up costs, and other benefits - to help prepare for successful work and study..
Ben Dickinson graduated from the Ernst & Young Degree in 2009. In this video, made while Ben was on his one-year placement with Ernst & Young, he describes his experience working for the firm. Ben has also written about his time on the Ernst & Young degree in this profile.
