BSc Accountancy and Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accountancy and Mathematics, an undergraduate degree combining accounting principles and financial management with core mathematical theory, statistics, and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introductory Financial Accounting, Core Mathematics I, and Statistics and Probability. The second year progresses to Intermediate Financial Management, Core Mathematics III, and Introduction to Programming. The third year explores Advanced Financial Management, Auditing, and Differential Equations alongside optional modules in Taxation or Mathematics Work Placement. The final year centres on the Mathematics Project (Joint Honours) and Mathematical Statistics, with further options including Financial Statement Analysis, Security Analysis, and Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 23 offers from 30 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- International Business Environment
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Core Mathematics I
- Core Mathematics II
- Statistics and Probability
- Personal Development Planning
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Management
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Introduction to Programming
- Personal Development Planning
- Advanced Financial Accounting I
- Advanced Financial Management
- Auditing
- International Capital Markets
- Differential Equations
- Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
- Optimisation in Finance and Industry
- Taxation
- Mathematics Work Placement
- Mathematics Project (Joint Honours)
- Mathematical Statistics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Governance
- Security Analysis
- Contemporary Issues in International Reporting
- Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics
- Differential Equations and their Approximation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accountancy and Mathematics 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 £9,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Accountancy and Mathematics 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 BSc Accountancy and Mathematics 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 BSc Accountancy and Mathematics 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.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accountancy and Mathematics at University of Dundee?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 23 offers from 30 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accountancy and Mathematics 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Accountancy and Mathematics at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accountancy and Mathematics at University of Dundee?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.