You will spend the first full academic year at university. This will help you to settle into student life in Newcastle.

In Stage 1, you'll have a comprehensive introduction to key areas of business, accounting and finance. Modules cover:

• financial accounting
• management accounting and finance
• sustainability and ethics
• quantitative methods and assurance
• industry economics
• professional skills
• business law

Please note: All module information is subject to change.

In Stage 2, you'll deepen your knowledge. You'll cover areas including:

• assurance, risk and reporting
• business and digital strategy
• tax fundamentals
• fundamental case study

From December to Easter, you'll complete your first paid work placement at PwC. You will work in a professional accountancy practice environment and apply your learning to real-life scenarios.

Please note: All module information is subject to change.

Stage 3 includes another paid placement at PwC. This will allow you to further develop your professional skills relating to audit, assurance, financial reporting and taxation.

You'll also study modules in:

• corporate financial strategy
• tax compliance and planning
• corporate reporting, data and assurance

From December to Easter, you'll complete your second paid work placement at PwC. You will work in a professional accountancy practice environment and apply your learning to real-life scenarios.

Please note: All module information is subject to change.

In Stage 4, you'll study advanced areas such as:

• contemporary industry issues
• strategic business advice
• strategic business issues

From mid-November to Easter, you'll gain even more auditing experience during your final paid placement at PwC.

Please note: All module information is subject to change.