BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year)
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 70%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University 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 and Finance (with Foundation year) at Teesside University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.