BSc Accounting And Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Marketing, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Graduates may be eligible for exemptions from up to nine professional accounting examinations. A Commercial Awareness module provides options for field trips or work placements with companies.
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Entry requirements
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 required if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 112 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- 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 40 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
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 Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Discover Economics
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Analysis Methods
- Financial Techniques and Analysis
- Technology in Marketing
- Marketing in Practice
- Advanced Vocabulary
- Academic Writing 2
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Law for Business
- Principles of Management Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Commercial Awareness and Insight of Work
- Consumer Behaviour
- Banks and Financial Markets
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Integrated English Skills 1
- Integrated English Skills 2
- Auditing
- Advance Accounting Theory and Practice
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Law for Business
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Strategy for Future Change Leaders
- Yr Ariannwr Proffesiynol (Hydref)
- The Professional Financier (Autumn)
- Y Cyfrifydd Proffesiynol
- The Professional Accountant
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting And Finance 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 at Bangor University do next?
90% 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 Bangor University?
87% 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 Bangor University?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting And Finance 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 Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for the purpose of sitting a professional qualification due to the high percentage overlap between CISI and the University's syllabus. 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 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 at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.