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BSc Economics and Accounting

University of Bristol

About this course

BSc in BSc Economics and Accounting, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on a fully integrated curriculum combining economic structures with accounting and finance techniques. Teaching for the first two years takes place at the Clifton Campus, while third-year study locations depend on chosen units and may include the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. The course provides access to subjects accredited by professional accountancy bodies including CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, and CIPFA. Students can participate in a summer internship and the Bristol PLUS Award, alongside a professional mentoring scheme with alumni and insight talks run by the faculty's Professional Liaison Network.

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Institution
University of Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Accounting Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
LN14
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 36
Median salary
£51,500 after 5 years

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 75%: 60 offers from 80 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 72%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Finance Professionals: 70%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • 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 45 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • 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.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting 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 £3,000 more than the UK median for Economics.

What do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting at University of Bristol do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Accounting at University of Bristol?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Accounting 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.

What is the offer rate for BSc Economics and Accounting at University of Bristol?

75% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 60 offers from 80 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BSc Economics and Accounting 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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 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.

How many students continue on BSc Economics and Accounting at University of Bristol?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.