BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Legal Analysis. The programme provides hands-on training with Sage and Xero accounting software as part of its financial accounting modules. Students may undertake an integrated professional placement year as an optional element of the degree.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). Equivalent qualifications, including an Access to HE Diploma (15 distinctions, 30 merits), are also accepted. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 333 offers from 349 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
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: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 67%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- 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 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
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Business Information Analysis
- The Accountant's Business Environment
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Finance
- Auditing
- Corporate Finance
- Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting
- The Ethical Accountant: Law, Responsibility and Governance
- Future Skills Apply
- Theory and Practice of Taxation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University do next?
75% 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 Kingston University?
85% 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 Kingston University?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 333 offers from 349 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.