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BSc Accounting with Finance

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Accounting with Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U3904PYC
Median salary
£38,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 90%: 313 offers from 346 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 90%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 92%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 81%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 9%
  • Left higher education: 7%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

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: 60%
  • Working and studying: 25%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Finance Professionals: 35%
  • Administrative occupations: 30%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Teaching Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 34%
  • South East: 41%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 66%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • Access course: 1%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 30%
  • Other qualifications: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Accounting with Finance at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £52,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Finance.

What do graduates of BSc Accounting with Finance at University of Portsmouth 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 with Finance at University of Portsmouth?

90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Accounting with Finance at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting with Finance at University of Portsmouth?

90% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 313 offers from 346 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BSc Accounting with Finance at University of Portsmouth 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 with Finance at University of Portsmouth?

81% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.