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BAcc Accountancy

University of Dundee

About this course

BAcc in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The programme maintains links with the accountancy profession at local, national, and international levels. A research methods module covers quantitative and qualitative approaches used in accounting and finance research.

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Institution
University of Dundee
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Accounting and Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
N410
Typical offer
A-level CCC, IB 28
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: CCC (Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 72%
  • Academic support: 86%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Finance Professionals: 75%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
  • 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 East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 3%
  • Scotland: 82%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 20%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
  • Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
  • Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Modules

  • Introductory Financial Accounting
  • International Business Environment
  • Business Information Systems
  • Introductory Management Accounting
  • Foundations of Economic Analysis
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Data Analytics for Financial Decisions
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • Management Information Systems
  • Business Law
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Intermediate Financial Management
  • Advanced Financial Accounting I
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Financial Reporting Theory
  • International Capital Markets
  • Research Methods for Accounting and Finance

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.

What do graduates of BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee?

The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.

Is BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

Does BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BAcc Accountancy at University of Dundee?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.