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Accounting and Finance
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Experience a cutting-edge education with our BSc Accounting and Finance programme. Learn from top-tier researchers and industry experts who bring real-world experience from the dynamic world of accounting and finance directly into the classroom.
This course equips you with essential skills and knowledge for managerial success. You'll graduate ready to confidently navigate the world of accounting and finance, prepared to make a meaningful impact in your career and beyond.
Our BSc Accounting and Finance programme develops your academic and business communication skills, master decision-making, and gain foundational knowledge in economics, accounting, and statistical analysis.
Why study this course?
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Flexibility in selecting Accounting, Finance, or Future Leaders pathways will allow you to tailor your learning to your career goals while enhancing professional exemptions
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You will deepen your expertise through a dedicated accounting and finance research project.
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The course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to excel in careers within the accounting, financial services and related sectors of the economy.
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You can enhance your experience by applying for a placement year to gain industry experience and graduate with a four-year BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year, boosting your career prospects.
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There is an option to take an international exchange period in your second year at a number of partner institutions across the world.
Professional qualification exemptions and accreditation
On successful completion the course offers several exam exemptions from professional Accounting and Finance qualifications including:
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, the Graduate Market 2024)
13th in UK institutions in The Complete University Guide for 2025
Triple Crown Accredited
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme please visit our website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/accounting-and-finance-courses/accounting-and-finance-bsc
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- N400
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- N400
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Required subjects and grades: GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B
General Studies not accepted as one of three A Levels, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Business
BTEC Diploma - The following BTEC subjects subjects are prohibited: Animal Management; Art and Design; Beauty Therapy; Blacksmithing and Metalworking; Children’s Care, Learning and Development; Children’s Play Learning and Development; Dental Technology; Equine Management; Fish Management; Floristry; Forestry and Arboriculture; Horse Management; Horticulture.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - The following BTEC subjects subjects are prohibited: Animal Management; Art and Design; Beauty Therapy; Blacksmithing and Metalworking; Children’s Care, Learning and Development; Children’s Play Learning and Development; Dental Technology; Equine Management; Fish Management; Floristry; Forestry and Arboriculture; Horse Management; Horticulture.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
T Level
Only the following subjects can be considered: Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance
Additional qualications accepted: AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting/AAT level 3 Diploma in Accounting (QCF); CeFS (Certificate in Financial Studies); DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies); EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting.
(Please note that these qualifications are not accepted in lieu of A Levels)
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 most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
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
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBC
- 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | 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
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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