BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by CIMA, ICAEW, and ACCA, offering exemptions from professional examinations. An optional 48-week placement year is available, and a Trading Room is used for practical exercises.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 50%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 71%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Corporate Finance
- Performance Management
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Issues in Accounting and Finance
- Principles of Audit
- Strategic Management
- Principles of Taxation
- Investment,Portfolio And Risk Management
- Climate Economics and Finance
- Global Financial Management
- Economics of Business
- Foundations of Financial Accounting
- Foundations of Management Accounting
- Foundations of Finance
- Quantitative Analysis
- Business Law
- Financial Reporting
- Applied Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Technology and Control Environment
- Banking with Financial Markets
- Economic History
- Sustainability and Business Ethics
- Managing Personal Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £37,000. 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 Huddersfield do next?
65% 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 Huddersfield?
80% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Huddersfield 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. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Huddersfield?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.