Course contact details
Recruitment team
Email:sro@abertay.ac.uk
Phone:01382 308080
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Abertay Campus
Course summary
Please note: This new BSc Accounting and Finance degree is only available for Year 1 and year 2 entry. Those looking for advanced entry into year 3 should visit N400 course for further information
Study your Accounting and Finance degree at a top 10 UK Modern University for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2025).
Join our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree and get prepared for a thriving career in finance. Accredited by four professional bodies, this practical degree gives you all the knowledge and skills you need to become an accounting and finance professional.
Develop key financial management skills
You'll start by building a solid foundation in accounting, finance, economics, and general business. Then you'll progress to more advanced areas such as corporate finance, international financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing. You'll develop the specialist technical skills essential for high-performance financial management.
Build a CV packed with projects
We put employability at the forefront of your learning journey. You’ll graduate with a CV packed with projects like the IBM Universities Business Challenge, and ready to start your financial career. Plus you’ll have the option to study abroad and/or go on a work placement.
Work placements and study abroad options
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Professional body accreditation from CIMA, ACCA, AIA and ICAS.
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Study abroad and work placement options.
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An enhanced CV filled with activities such as Entrepreneurial Brains Made on Campus (EMBC) in association with Germany’s Stuttgart Media University.
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If you want to start your own business or freelance, our business incubator, Bell Street Ventures is here to help you.
Globally relevant financial expertise
You'll graduate with the the expertise you need to deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable performance for any organisation. So whether your ambition is to start your own business or work for one, your professional skills will be relevant all over the world.
Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction
Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for student satisfaction and high quality teaching. But don't just take our word for it:
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Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction - National Student Survey 2024 and The Complete University Guide 2025.
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UK Top 10 for Student Experience - The Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
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Top Scottish Modern University - National Student Survey 2023 and 2024.
Modules
Assessment method
We use varied assessment methods to help you develop different professional skills:
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Portfolio projects to build evidence of your work for future employers.
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Presentations to develop confidence when communicating complex information.
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Examinations to prepare you for professional qualification exams.
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Group work to experience collaborative problem solving.
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Simulations to help apply your learning in realistic scenarios.
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Work assessments if you undertake a placement
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
- Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Institute of
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- A30
- Campus name:
- Abertay Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Accounting and Business Studies
T LevelPass (C and above)
In Core Component - Education & Early Years / Legal Services / Finance / Accounting / Management & Administration
Scottish HNCPass
Entry into Year 2 with the following:
HNC Accounting - Graded unit C
HNC Business - Graded unit C
Entry into Year 1 with the following:
Administration & IT - Graded Unit C
Events Management - Graded Unit C
Fashion Business - Graded Unit C
Financial Services - Graded Unit C
Retail Management - Graded Unit C
Social Science - Graded Unit C
HNC Accounting - Graded unit C
HNC Business - Graded unit C
Entry into Year 1 with the following:
Administration & IT - Graded Unit C
Events Management - Graded Unit C
Fashion Business - Graded Unit C
Financial Services - Graded Unit C
Retail Management - Graded Unit C
Social Science - Graded Unit C
Scottish HNDPass
Entry into Year 3 with HND Accounting is available for BA Accounting and Finance please view N400
Entry into Year 2 with the following:
HND Business - Graded unit at C
Entry into year 1 with the following:
HND Administration & IT - Graded unit at CC
HND Events Management - Graded unit at C
HND Final Services - Graded unit at C
HND Retail Management - Graded unit at C
HND Social Science - Graded unit at CC
Entry into Year 2 with the following:
HND Business - Graded unit at C
Entry into year 1 with the following:
HND Administration & IT - Graded unit at CC
HND Events Management - Graded unit at C
HND Final Services - Graded unit at C
HND Retail Management - Graded unit at C
HND Social Science - Graded unit at CC
Scottish HigherBBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 27
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Business, Hospitality, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Entry into Year 2 to include Accounting and Business Management
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 - Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level CDD
Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Accounting and Business Studies
Scottish Higher BBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP
Business, Hospitality, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3
Scottish Advanced Higher BBB
Entry into Year 2 to include Accounting and Business Management
English language requirements
We look for applicants to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band at 5.5.https://www.abertay.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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.
We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.
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.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £16950* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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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