BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering financial principles and corporate practice. Core topics include Statistics, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The course holds professional accreditation that provides exemptions for graduates entering professional accountancy qualifications.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 or Pass the IB diploma plus 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects. BTEC: BTEC Diploma at D*D* plus one A level at a minimum grade of B.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 79%: 451 offers from 568 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 76 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 68%
- Administrative occupations: 19%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Information Technology Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 56%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 26%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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 EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
- INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE
- SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICS FOR ACCOUNTANTS
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- ECONOMICS PRINCIPLES FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- ACCOUNTING THEORY
- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- BUSINESS LAW
- TAX FUNDAMENTALS
- ASSURANCE, RISK AND REPORTING
- FUNDAMENTAL CASE STUDY
- ECONOMETRICS FOR FINANCE 1
- THEORY OF THE FIRM
- BUSINESS ETHICS
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- CORPORATE REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
- BUSINESS FINANCE
- BUSINESS STRATEGY
- CORPORATE REPORTING, DATA AND ASSURANCE
- ADVANCED TAXATION
- DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
- BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
- PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE WITH EXCEL
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- CAPITAL MARKETS
- THE PRICE OF FOOTBALL
- FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- ADVANCED ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £47,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool do next?
94% 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 Liverpool?
94% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool?
79% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 451 offers from 568 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool 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 EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.