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Accounting and Finance

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Stratford Campus

Course summary

This course is subject to revalidation.

The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance stands out as one of the few courses accredited by six accountancy bodies.

Our course provides exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia, and IFA (provided you select the corresponding option modules).

This accounting and finance degree provides perfect academic credentials and will fast-track you on a path to becoming a qualified accountant.

Excel in accounting and finance jobs with the knowledge gained in this degree

We are delighted to share that:

99% of our Accounting and Finance students expressed high satisfaction with the diverse and enriching learning opportunities provided throughout their course.
97% of students responded positively to the academic support they received, highlighting the dedication and expertise of our teaching staff in fostering a supportive learning environment.
93% of students felt their voices were heard and valued, reflecting our commitment to integrating student feedback into course development.

Modules

Year 1: Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency (Core), Fundamentals of Economics (Core), Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core), People and Organisations (Core), Business Law (Core), Business Statistics and Data Analysis (Core Modules)

Year 2: Mental Wealth 2: Graduate Employment Competencies (Core), Intermediate Financial Reporting (Core), Financial Management (Core), Performance Management Accounting (Core), Accounting and Tax Clinic (Core), Taxation (Optional),

Optional placement (Optional)

Year 3: Mental Wealth 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice (Core), Advanced Financial Reporting (Core), Corporate Finance (Core), Strategic Management Accounting (Core), Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (Core), Auditing (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

Year 1 - 80% Coursework, 20% examination.
Year 2 - 40% coursework, 60% examination.
Year 3 - 60% coursework, 40% examination.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • International Accountants, Association of

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N420
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS Points

Scottish Higher

112 UCAS Points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

112 UCAS Points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 UCAS Points

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 13 other business and management courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£15560Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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