BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include accounting, financial analysis, data analysis, research methods, project management, and ethics and professional practice. The course is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, with exemptions granted from professional examination papers. A sandwich placement year is available, and the programme culminates in a supervised research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 15%
- South East: 67%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Critical Business Competencies
- Marketing Principles and Practice
- Management and Organisational Behaviour
- Technology in Business
- Law for Organisations and Managers
- Accounting Skills and Financial Reporting
- Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Auditing and Assurance
- Financial Management
- Management Accounting for Control
- Project Management
- Professional Graduate
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Professional Practice
- Research Project
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester accredited?
Yes. 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 BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Chichester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.