BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. An optional placement year provides industry experience. Professional accreditations offer significant exemptions from exams with accounting bodies.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Quantitative Techniques and Data Management
- Introduction to Law
- Introduction to Economics
- Business, Finance and Sustainability
- Academic, Personal and Professional Development
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Accounting and Decision Making
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics and Visualisation
- Audit and Assurance
- Applied Financial Economics
- Principles of Taxation
- Applied Forensic Accounting
- Personal Finance
- Accounting and Finance Field Trip
- Investment Instruments
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Applied Machine Learning
- Corporate Sustainability and Governance
- Financial and Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Management
- Financial Reporting in Action
- Management Accounting in Action
- Financial Management in Action
- Advanced Audit and Assurance
- Business Strategic Analysis
- Advanced Tax
- Tax Planning and Advice
- Advanced Financial Planning
- Accounting and Finance Capstone Project
- Political Economy
- Portfolio Management
- Derivatives
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Business Strategy in Action
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Gloucestershire do next?
95% 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 Gloucestershire?
84% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Gloucestershire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.