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Applied Accounting

  • BSc
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Kick-start your career in accounting and finance with Solent University’s accredited BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting degree. This course is designed for ambitious students who want practical skills and professional knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world.

You’ll explore core accounting principles, financial reporting, and economics while developing analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value. Our programme combines theory with hands-on learning, giving you real-world insight into global finance trends and emerging technologies.

Alongside technical knowledge, you’ll build communication and decision-making skills to thrive in a competitive business environment.

With modules aligned to professional body exemptions, you can fast-track your journey to qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. You’ll also gain expertise in digital tools, data analytics and AI-driven accounting practices, skills that are in high demand across the industry.

This course offers the option of a placement year between years two and three - you can tailor your degree to your career goals, whether that’s becoming a chartered accountant, financial analyst, or pursuing postgraduate study.

If you’re looking to study our accountancy and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.

This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.

Modules

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Business and Corporate Law
Economics

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Financial Reporting
Taxation

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year

Applied Economics
Banking
Financial Technology
Financial Crime, Law and Litigation Support

FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES

Audit and Assurance
Performance Management and Data Analytics
Finance and Investment

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year

Investment Banking and Risk Management
Advanced Economics and Econometrics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Cybercrime and Business Analytics

Assessment method

Coursework
Written exams
Reports
Project work

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

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:
AAC1
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Southampton, Solent University 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
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:
AAC1
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points

A level

104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

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

104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

Access to HE Diploma

Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

Scottish Higher

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

AS

Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications

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

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

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

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

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

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Scottish Advanced Higher

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 31 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D

T Level - M

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with 5.5 in each individual component.
TOEFL (iBT)80with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent.
Solent University can also accept the following English Language Test: Duolingo English Language Test 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component. All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.

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 understand that each student is unique. At Solent we encourage individuality and have adopted a balanced approach to Admissions, by considering exam results alongside portfolios / interviews or auditions.

Our contextual offer scheme allows offers below our standard academic entry criteria to those who have faced challenges which has impacted their performance and predicted higher grades, by taking into account additional selection criteria such as a strong portfolio, interview or audition.

Learn more on the Southampton, Solent University 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.

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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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
International£19081Year 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

While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.

The 2026/27 additional costs are not yet available. For guidance, previous additional costs have been:

Optional costs

ACCA student membership: approximately £100

Sponsorship information

Kick-start your career in accounting and finance with Solent University’s accredited BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting degree. This course is designed for ambitious students who want practical skills and professional knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world.

You’ll explore core accounting principles, financial reporting, and economics while developing analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value. Our programme combines theory with hands-on learning, giving you real-world insight into global finance trends and emerging technologies.

Alongside technical knowledge, you’ll build communication and decision-making skills to thrive in a competitive business environment.

With modules aligned to professional body exemptions, you can fast-track your journey to qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. You’ll also gain expertise in digital tools, data analytics and AI-driven accounting practices, skills that are in high demand across the industry.

This course offers the option of a placement year between years two and three - you can tailor your degree to your career goals, whether that’s becoming a chartered accountant, financial analyst, or pursuing postgraduate study.

If you’re looking to study our accountancy and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.

This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.

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