BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on corporate financial theory and business practices. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. Students can tailor the programme to focus on professional accounting, finance, or leadership. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Financial Accounting and Accountability, Decision Making and Control, Principles of Economics and Finance, Discover: Academic and Professional Development in Accounting and Finance, and Widening Accounting Horizons. The second year progresses to corporate financial management and reporting via compulsory study in Corporate Finance, Management Accounting, and Financial Reporting. Final-year studies advance technical capability through compulsory modules including Advanced Finance, Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory, and the Accounting and Finance Research Project. Optional modules across later stages allow specialisation in taxation, auditing, business analytics, and international finance.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA GCSE Mathematics grade 6. IB: 6,6,6 32 points overall. BTEC: DDD BTEC in Business
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What students say
Based on about 119 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 23%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 12%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 54%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 72%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 42%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 18%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 235 students who started
- A levels: 66%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 16%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some 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 the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Financial Accounting and Accountability
- Decision Making and Control
- Principles of Economics and Finance
- Discover: Academic and Professional Development in Accounting and Finance
- Widening Accounting Horizons
- Numeracy, Statistical Analysis and Financial Literacy (A)
- Numeracy, Statistical Analysis and Financial Literacy (B)
- Corporate Finance
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Business Law
- Audit
- Taxation: Principles and Planning
- Econometrics for Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Security Analysis and Valuation
- Responsible Business: Theory and Practice
- Business, Economy and Government
- Data Driven Marketing
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Advanced Finance
- Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory
- Accounting and Finance Research Project
- Advanced Management Accounting and Control
- Professional Development
- Social and Environmental Accounting
- Comparative and International Taxation
- Public Sector Accounting and Governance
- Foreign Exchange and International Finance
- Special Topics in Finance
- Critical Perspectives on Leadership
- Data Visualization and Consumer Insights
- Business Analytics and Decision-making
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £64,000. The £52,000 median after five years is £18,500 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham do next?
83% 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 University of Birmingham?
90% 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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some 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 the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.