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Accounting and Finance
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
Course summary
The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)
About this course
This three-year degree provides a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting, investment, and finance. You’ll explore pathways toward professional accountancy recognition while gaining expertise in areas such as international banking, marketing, HR, or project management. The course is designed to help you understand and apply key theories and practices in audit, taxation, and financial reporting, with opportunities to present assignments to audit partners from PwC.
Key features of the course
• Flexible curriculum tailored to interests in areas like international banking, marketing, HR, or project management
• Direct contact and teaching from with research-led academics in corporate governance, taxation, auditing, and financial reporting
• Guest lectures and strong industry links to enhance your learning experience
• Accredited by ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA and CIMA with eligibility for professional exam exemptions
• Option to transfer to the study abroad or placement options.
Future career
Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for careers in accounting, finance, and business consultancy. The course’s professional accreditations enable you to apply for exemptions from exams with bodies such as ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA and CIMA, giving you a head start toward becoming a qualified accountant. You’ll also benefit from Southampton’s strong industry links, guest lectures, and networking opportunities that enhance your employability and professional development.
Modules
On our Accounting and Finance course you'll learn how to prepare and interpret financial and managerial information for a variety of users with a sound understanding of investment and finance.
Additional Core/Compulsory modules you will study include Financial Management; Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets; and Law. Optional modules are varied and may include Business Analytics; Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Governance; Islamic Banking; International Banking; Futures and Options; Advanced Taxation; Strategic Management; Management Ethics; Human Resource Management and Marketing in a Digital Age.
Assessment method
We'll assess you using dissertations; essays; individual and group projects; written exams.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- International Accountants, Association of
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Public Finance and Accountancy, Chartered Institute of
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • 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:
- N400
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Southampton 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:
- N400
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- 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 - AAB
Typical offer: AAB
We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma.
BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC is in a different subject before applying.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 0 credits
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit
Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
D in the Business BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma.
BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
D in the Business BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B
AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
Extended Project - A
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects
Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer but care must be taken with subjects when combining qualifications.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B).
* A grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Economics, Geography, Psychology or Business.
Please note we cannot accept a grade 5 in mathematics if you are studying other qualifications, the requirement is a grade 6.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD
If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma - D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels at grade A
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate - Not accepted
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh) - Not accepted
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate, International Foundation Programmes in the UK. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant.
English Language proficiency for international students: All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. For more information on the University of Southampton’s English Language entry requirements, please see the English Language Proficiency webpage at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Social Sciences Admissions Team at AdmissionsUG.SS@soton.ac.uk
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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.
A proportion of students who enrolled on this course in previous years exceeded their offer conditions securing their place on their chosen course with grades higher than our published entry criteria.
We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
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
- AAA
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £26200 | Year 1 |
| International | £26200 | Year 1 |
* 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
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
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Email:AdmissionsUG.SS@soton.ac.uk
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