BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering three or four years full-time. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Legal Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme holds accreditation from six professional accountancy bodies, with exam exemptions available from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia, and IFA depending on option modules selected.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 85%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise
- Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development
- Essentials of Economics
- Principles of Business Accounting
- Business and Technology
- Data and AI
- Corporate and Business Law
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness. Exploring Professional Development & Career Planning
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Applied Taxation
- Corporate Financial Management
- Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Enterprise – Problem Solving
- Tax and Accounting Practice – Work Based Learning
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Strategic Financial Reporting
- Strategic Corporate Finance
- Strategic Management Accounting and Control
- Audit and Assurance
- Fundamentals and Applications of FinTech
- Enterprise – Value Creation
- Applied Project – Accounting
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of East London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of East London?
94% 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 at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of East London accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of East London 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 at University of East London?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.