BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering accounting principles, financial reporting and economic analysis. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course holds professional accreditation providing exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA on graduation. An optional placement year offers extended professional experience in a business or organisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: 112 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma, with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 10%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 67%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- Placement Year
- Introduction to Accounting
- Business Law
- Preparing for the Professional World
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Data Analytics: From Data to Decisions
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Financial Management
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Sustainable Futures in Economics and Finance
- Taxation
- FinTech and the Future of Money
- Investment Management
- Business Research and Consultancy
- Advanced Financial Management
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Auditing
- Financial Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Plymouth?
96% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. 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 BA Accounting and Finance at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.