BSc Accounting
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, providing a foundation in accounting and financial expertise. Core topics include Accounting and Research Methods. The first year is shared with the Accounting and Finance BSc and Finance BSc, allowing transfer between degrees. The programme offers exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and ICAS professional bodies.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
- Advanced Audit, Assurance and Ethics
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- FinTech, AI and Blockchain
- Accounting and Finance Project
- Global Public Sector Accounting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- AI System Thinking and AI Agent
- Forensic Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- The Business of the Space Economy
- Company Valuation
- Study Skills and Quantitative Methods
- Financial Accounting
- Economics for Accounting and Finance
- Management for Accounting and Finance
- Law and Ethics for Accounting and Finance
- Business Analytics
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Professional Skills Development
- Financial Management
- Personal Taxation
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance
- Financial Reporting
- Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
- Business Taxation
- Corporate Governance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting at University of Leicester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 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.
Does BSc Accounting at University of Leicester 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 at University of Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.