BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad
About this course
BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad, an accounting and finance degree centred on professional financial disciplines. Core topics include Accounting. This four-year professional course includes a year spent studying abroad in English at a partner university and carries professional accreditations from bodies such as ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. The first year builds foundational principles through mandatory units in accounting, finance, economics and mathematics. Year two advances knowledge in core subjects while introducing optional units to tailor studies. The third year is spent abroad at a partner university studying related units. The final year consolidates learning through advanced options including Management Accounting for Strategy, Advanced Corporate Reporting, Auditing, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, and Financial Crises.
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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 mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 63%: 60 offers from 95 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 55%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Management Accounting for Strategy
- Advanced Corporate Reporting, Auditing
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Financial Crises
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad 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 Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
75% 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 Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
87% 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 Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
63% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 60 offers from 95 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad 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 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 with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.