BSc Accounting and Finance
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers a 4-year option with a placement year. Modules such as Principles of Taxation and Assurance align with the ACA qualification offered by the ICAEW.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA GCSE Maths 7 (A) and GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (C) IB: 35 points overall with Higher Level 4/ Standard Level 5 in both Mathematics and English
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What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 16%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- 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 Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory financial accounting
- Introduction to finance
- Financial institutions
- Principles of Economics
- Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Introductory management accounting
- Principles of Taxation
- Introduction to Data Science and AI Tools
- Assurance
- Intermediate Financial Accounting 1
- Management Accounting
- Financial Markets
- Corporate and Business Law
- Corporate Finance
- Asset Management
- Company Valuation
- Derivatives
- Financial Analysis
- Fundamentals of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Accounting and Finance
- Mentoring and Coaching for leadership
- Investment
- Python, R and Data Structures
- Corporate Risk Management
- Micro-Placements*.
- Strategy for business
- Audit and assurance
- Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice
- Intermediate Financial Accounting 2
- Final-year project (structured).
- Advanced Management Practice
- Advanced Corporate Restructuring for Accounting and Finance
- AI and Machine Learning
- Asset-Liability Management
- Bank Strategy & Management
- Business in Society
- Data Visualisation
- Topics in Digital Accounting and Finance
- Fixed Income Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Markets
- Summer Internship
- Taxation
- The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance
- Volunteering and Career Development
- Micro-Placements**.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £60,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at City St George's, University of London do next?
80% 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 City St George's, University of London?
86% 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 City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. 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 Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at City St George's, University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.