BA Accounting & Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Legal Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year provides a broad sector overview, after which students may transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance. An optional 30-week placement and study abroad opportunities are 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 96%: 310 offers from 323 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 74%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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 65 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- 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 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
- Sustainability & Ethics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Business & Management
- Law for Accounting & Finance
- Data Analytics for Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Financial Management
- Accounting Digital Systems
- Business Tax Planning
- Audit & Control
- Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Business & Digital Strategy
- Investment Management
- International Taxation
- Public Economic & Finance Policy
- Research Study
- Sustainability in Enterprise
- Risk Management & Modelling
- AI for Sustainable Finance & Economic Growth
- Global Banking & FinTech
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting & Finance 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 & Finance at Bournemouth University?
69% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting & Finance 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 & Finance at Bournemouth University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 310 offers from 323 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Accounting & Finance at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting & Finance at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting & Finance at Bournemouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.