BSc Accounting and Law
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Law and Accounting and Finance. The programme spans four years with equal weighting of accounting and law-based modules taught each year. It is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, ICAEW, and the Bar Standards Board, and recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BBB grades if presenting with either Maths, Further Maths, Physics Economics or Accounting.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- 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 Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Law at Ulster University?
83% 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 Law at Ulster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Law at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. 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 Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does BSc Accounting and Law at Ulster 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 Law at Ulster University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.