BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include accounting. The programme features an integrated placement year and is delivered by a business school holding triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. Graduates may also be exempt from portions of professional accounting qualifications through the school's affiliation agreements.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC - CCD
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 290 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 41%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 69%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 67%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 16%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 390 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Financial and Management Accounting
- Careers in Accounting
- Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
- Law for Business
- Foundations of Business Analytics
- An introduction to Business Economics
- Principles of Operations Management
- Financial Reporting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial Management for Accounting
- Audit and Governance
- Taxation Principles
- Accounting for Public Benefit Entities
- Business Decision Making
- Business Reporting
- Integrated Placement Year
- Advanced Business Reporting
- Strategic Performance and Insights
- Emerging Issues in Accounting & Finance
- The Consulting Challenge
- Advanced Taxation
- Advanced Audit & Assurance
- Strategic Management and Innovation
- Responsible Leadership
- International Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Implementing Business Decisions
- Business Ethics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £49,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at Aston University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.