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Accounting and Finance (with Professional Placement Year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 06/10/2025
- Undergraduate
- Chester
Course summary
Launch your journey to a thriving, high-powered career with our top-ranked Accounting and Finance degree! This is more than just a course – it’s your gateway to success in today’s fast-paced global economy. Taught by academic experts dedicated to turning your career dreams into reality, your transformation from student to professional begins right here.
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning that will build the cutting-edge skills demanded by the finance and accounting industries. With real-world business experiences, you’ll graduate ready to step into a variety of exciting roles. Our focus is your future; we’ve designed the course to ignite your passion for accounting, finance and business. From day one, you’ll gain the knowledge and expertise that top employers are looking for.
Our graduates have gone on to land roles with major corporations, public sector organisations and prestigious firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Deloitte. Whether you're aiming for a career in global finance, corporate strategy or public accounting, we’ll ensure you’re ready to thrive in this competitive, ever-evolving sector.
Seize the opportunity to sharpen your professional edge and make your mark in the world of business with a degree that’s all about your success.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
There will be a broad range of assessment methods used throughout the Accounting and Finance course, so that you are exposed to the different types of task you might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of reports, case studies, presentations and analysis using software packages. On those modules that are awarded professional accreditation, there will be a two or three hour exam at the end of the module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Public Finance and Accountancy, Chartered Institute of
- Institute of Financial Accountants
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Chester
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 06/10/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NN4J
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3, 4
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- NN4J
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
T Level - M
GCSE Maths at C/4 or above is also required.
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
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.
The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.
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 1 other accounting course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
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
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 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
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
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