BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year designed as an alternative entry route. Graduates may be eligible for exemptions from up to nine professional accounting examinations.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 64 - 104 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: Diplomas and Certificate accepted Cambridge Technical: Diplomas and Certificates accepted City & Guilds: Advanced Technical Diplomas accepted Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted Scottish Highers: accepted Irish Leaving Certificate: accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 47%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 35%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- Economics
- Introduction to Data Science
- UK Government and Society
- Data Analysis
- Business Functions
- Business Law
- Management Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Media Studies (News Media)
- Discover Economics
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Dadansoddeg Busnes
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Dadansoddi a Thechnegau Ariannol
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Law for Business
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Business Information Systems
- Consultancy Project
- Auditing
- Advance Accounting Theory and Practice
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Taxation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- The Professional Accountant
- The Professional Financier (Autumn)
- Strategy for Future Change Leaders
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
95% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
84% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.