BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Project Management. The course provides exemptions from professional body examinations including CIMA, ICAEW, and CIPFA. A five-week work placement is available in the second year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 15%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 13%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body.
- 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.
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Business Principles and Skills
- Essentials of Business Management
- Business in a Global World
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting 1
- Law and Ethics
- Management Accounting 1
- Professional and Numerical Reasoning
- Managing People and Organisations
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Financial Accounting 2
- Management Accounting 2
- Corporate Finance
- Digital Skills in Accounting and Finance
- Employability Skills Analysis and Development in Finance
- Chester Business School Work Placement
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Managing Business Performance
- International Financial Management
- Data Analysis for Decision Making
- Financial Modelling and Intelligence
- Dissertation for Accounting and Finance
- Negotiated Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Chester do next?
90% 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 at University of Chester?
91% 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 at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body. 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. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Chester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.