BSc Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics BSc, an accounting and finance degree centred on the integration of financial expertise and data analytics methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake a mandatory research project in the final year. The first year covers foundations through Academic Skills A, Financial Accounting and Accountability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Control, Principles of Economics and Finance, and Widening Accounting Horizons. The second year introduces compulsory modules such as Corporate Finance, Data Driven Marketing, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Fundamentals of Data Science, alongside choices including Audit, Taxation: Principles and Planning, and Financial Markets and Institutions. The final year focuses on advanced study through Advanced Finance, Data Visualization and Consumer Insights, Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory, and Business Analytics and Decision-making, culminating in the Accounting and Finance Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA - A Level subjects excluded for entry include: General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Use of Maths.. IB: 6,6,6 32 points overall. BTEC: DDD in Business
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What students say
Based on about 123 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- 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, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 66%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 16%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- 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.
- 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 EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills A
- Financial Accounting and Accountability
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making and Control
- Principles of Economics and Finance
- Widening Accounting Horizons
- Numeracy, Statistical Analysis and Financial Literacy (A)
- Numeracy, Statistical Analysis and Financial Literacy (B)
- Corporate Finance
- Data Driven Marketing
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Audit
- Taxation: Principles and Planning
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Security Analysis and Valuation
- Business, Economy and Government
- Advanced Finance
- Data Visualization and Consumer Insights
- Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory
- Business Analytics and Decision-making
- Accounting and Finance Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics 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 with Business Analytics 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 with Business Analytics at University of Birmingham?
89% 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 Business Analytics 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 with Business Analytics at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. 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. 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 EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics at University of Birmingham 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 Business Analytics at University of Birmingham?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.