BA Finance
About this course
BA in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. The programme offers preparation for the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), a qualification approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Third-year pathways include an industry internship, live consultancy projects, international exchange, or vertically integrated research.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics)
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What students say
Based on about 114 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Other HE qualification: 21%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modules
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Course summary
- Management Development Programme 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Finance at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £57,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BA Finance at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Finance at University of Strathclyde?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Finance at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
Is BA Finance at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Finance at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Finance at University of Strathclyde?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.