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Course summary

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching and student learning.

Why study BA (Hons) Finance at BU?

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of the sector in your first year, with the flexibility to transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance at the end of your first year

  • Meet industry-leading practitioners and professionals through guest lectures, seminars and assessment activities

  • Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions

  • Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world

  • Follow in the footsteps of successful alumni working for employers such as J. P. Morgan, PwC and Vanguard

Course accreditations
The accreditation bodies on our BA (Hons) Finance course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience:

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation offers some exemptions from exams required to become a Chartered Accountant.

  • Bournemouth University is recognised as an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Partner in Learning, working with ICAEW in the professional development of students. This allows our graduates to apply for exemption from up to 5 of the 15 exams which are required to obtain its prestigious ACA qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) accreditation highlights our commitment to helping you boost your employability and will exempt you from specific early-stage professional exams.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Financial Markets, Business Context, Quantitative Analysis, Economics for Accounting & Finance, Law for Accounting and Finance and Introduction to Accounting.

Professional bodies

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

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
B50

Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
B50

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

112 –128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

T Level
M

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

UCAS Tariff
112-128

Must include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

Scottish Higher

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

102 – 118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers

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

104 UCAS tariff points

Extended Project

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D

104 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28-31

If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.

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

112 UCAS tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM

112 UCAS tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

This qualification is accepted as part of the overall tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.

Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.

Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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.

Please note that this information reflects historical entry requirements for UK 18-year-olds who pursued A level and BTEC qualifications. Please see the relevant course page of our website for the most up-to-date details on this course’s entry requirements and selection methods. Our offer-making process is based on your potential to succeed on your chosen course and considers a range of factors.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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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