BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, with a specialist FinTech pathway. Core topics include Financial Reporting, Taxation, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Statistics, and FinTech. The optional placement year extends the course to four years. The fintech pathway covers strategic management of technology rather than coding, with a focus on trends and innovations in financial services.
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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 63 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 74%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 27%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 6%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
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 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency
- People and Organisations
- Fundamentals of Business Accounting
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Business Law
- Graduate Employability Competencies (Mental Wealth 2)
- Intermediate Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Performance Management Accounting
- Taxation
- Accounting and Tax Clinic
- Auditing
- Mental Wealth: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Fundamentals and Applications of FinTech
- Business Analytics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) 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 £7,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) at University of East London do next?
87% 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 (FinTech pathway) 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 (FinTech pathway) at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) at University of East London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance (FinTech pathway) at University of East London?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.