BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on corporate financial reporting, management accounting, and economic principles. Core topics include Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is taught at the triple-accredited University of Exeter Business School and provides exemptions from professional accounting qualifications. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Business Law for Accountants, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Business Finance for Accountants, Statistical Methods for Accounting and Finance, Economic Principles, and Introduction to Business and Management. The second year advances these studies with compulsory modules including Intermediate Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting A, and Financial Accounting B.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. IB: 34/665.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 55%: 155 offers from 283 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 335 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 40%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 37%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 7%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 240 students who started
- A levels: 52%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 42%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- 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 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Law for Accountants
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Business Finance for Accountants
- Statistical Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Economic Principles
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Accounting A
- Financial Accounting B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £43,500 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,500 and £72,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £24,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter do next?
100% 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 Exeter?
88% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter?
55% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 155 offers from 283 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. 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 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Exeter?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.