BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement
About this course
BSc in BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement, an accounting and finance degree. The four-year course includes a professional placement in the third year and holds professional accreditation from bodies including ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS, and CIMA. Teaching takes place across the Clifton Campus and the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, AND A in Maths at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- London: 45%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £43,000 and £60,000. The £51,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement at University of Bristol do next?
95% 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 Professional Placement at University of Bristol?
88% 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 Professional Placement at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement at University of Bristol?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.