BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering financial reporting, management accounting and corporate finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA and IFA, offering significant exemptions from professional qualification examinations. Students may undertake a professional placement year or spend a semester studying at a partner institution overseas.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate. In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications AAT Diploma in Accounting: Achievement of the AAT Level 3 Diploma will be accepted for entry to the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree AAT Level 4 can be considered for advanced entry. Please follow our guidance on applying for advanced entry IFS / LIBF in Financial Studies: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
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What students say
Based on about 152 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 275 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 51 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 71%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 365 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.
- Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Development in Accounting
- Introduction to Economics and Finance
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Data Intelligence
- Management Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Business Technology and the Finance Function
- Business Operations
- Personal Wealth Planning and Management
- Principles of Islamic Finance
- Professional Career Accelerator
- Study Abroad*
- Accounting for the Planet
- Banking, Financial Markets and Institutions
- Audit and Assurance
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Project Management
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Islamic Banking and Capital Markets
- Principles of Not-For-Profit Accounting and Governance
- Fintech
- Business Research Methodology and Practice
- Business Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Birmingham City University do next?
77% 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 Birmingham City University?
80% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant. Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. 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 Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at Birmingham City University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.