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BA Accounting and Finance

Middlesex University

Institution
Middlesex University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Accounting and Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
135N401K3
Median salary
£29,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 95%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 92%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 87%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 67%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 3%
  • Left higher education: 29%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 21%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 9%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
  • Sales occupations: 8%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • 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 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 9%
  • London: 81%
  • South East: 6%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 81%
  • Access course: 3%
  • Foundation course: 1%
  • A degree: 4%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • Other qualifications: 1%
  • No formal qualifications: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
  • Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body.
  • Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
  • 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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £37,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Finance.

What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex 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 BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University?

The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.

Is BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). 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.

Does BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at Middlesex University?

67% of students continued into their second year, and 29% left higher education.