BA Accounting
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Computer Architecture, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year offers a broad foundation, after which students may transfer to a different accounting and finance specialism. An optional 30-week industry placement is available.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 90%: 53 offers from 59 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 24%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Business & Management
- Academic & Professional Practice
- Fusion Business Project
- Law for Accounting & Finance
- Sustainability & Ethics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Data Analytics for Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Introduction to Business & Management
- Management Accounting
- Business Tax Planning
- Financial Reporting
- Audit & Control
- Accounting Digital Systems
- Corporate Financial Management
- Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice
- Business & Digital Strategy
- Advanced Management Accounting
- International Taxation
- Managing Crises & Disaster Resilience
- Research Study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting at Bournemouth University?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Accounting at Bournemouth University?
90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 53 offers from 59 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Accounting at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. 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 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 in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.