BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
About this course
BA/BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. This is an advanced-entry programme, with entry available only from Year 3 or Year 4 depending on prior qualifications and experience. The course is not accredited by the professional accountancy bodies.
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Entry requirements
HND: Pass HND Accounting with grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. Alternative Entry Requirements You may transfer in from another degree course, even if it is from another university. Holders of other appropriate professional qualifications with an underpinning in financial services, accounting or finance will be considered for entry.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Corporate Financial Management
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Corporate Risk Management
- Current Issues in Finance
- Dissertation/ Applied Honours Project
- Marketing Financial Services
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Taxation
- Financial Technology
- Auditing
- Behavioural Finance
- Contemporary Corporate Finance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Investment Management
- Innovation in Management Accounting
- Regulatory Risk Management
- International Accounting
- Global Financial Markets
- Management of Financial Institutions
- Leadership in a Changing Environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA/BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance at Edinburgh Napier University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.