BAcc Accountancy & Finance
About this course
BAcc in Accountancy & Finance, an economics and accounting and finance degree examining financial principles and business operations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The Adam Smith Business School holds triple-crown accreditation, signalling that the faculty meets global educational standards. The first year covers the foundations through Finance 1, Financial Accounting 1, Introductory Economics, and The Accountancy Profession. The second year builds on this with Finance 2, Financial Accounting 2, Statistical Analysis and Methods, and Business Law. In the third year, students undertake an Accounting and Finance Dissertation alongside advanced studies. Optional choices and advanced modules span topics such as Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional Requirements: A-level Mathematics and either GCSE English Language at Grade B/5 or GCSE English Literature at Grade B/5. Note: Accounting, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, Economics, Statistics or Applied Statistics will be considered in lieu of A-level Mathematics.) IB: 36 (6,6,5) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation) and SL English 5.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English at AA. (BB may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and English. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 63 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
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%
Modules
- Finance 1
- Financial Accounting 1
- Introduction to Management
- Management Accounting 1: A Business Decision Emphasis
- The Accountancy Profession
- Introductory Economics
- Economics 1A
- Economics 1B
- Finance 2
- Financial Accounting 2
- Statistical Analysis and Methods
- Management Accounting 2: Organisational Performance
- Taxation
- Business Law
- Accounting and Finance Dissertation
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Theory and Practice of Taxation
- Auditing
- Capital Markets and Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring
- Derivative Securities
- Ethics in Accounting and Business
- Financial Markets & Financial Institutions
- Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
- International Financial Accounting
- International Financial Management
- Issues in Social and Environmental Accounting
- Issues in the Accountancy Profession
- Management Accounting in Organisations and Society
- Management Control Systems
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Public Sector Accounting
- Psychology and Financial Markets
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Introduction to Business Reporting & Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting and Control
- Introduction to Finance, Investments and Institutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BAcc Accountancy & Finance at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BAcc Accountancy & Finance at University of Glasgow 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 & Finance at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BAcc Accountancy & Finance at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 237 UCAS points.
Does BAcc Accountancy & Finance at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BAcc Accountancy & Finance at University of Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.