BSc Accounting (Pathways)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. The programme holds accreditation from Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and CIPFA. Students can delay choice between pathways until the second year of study, with options in data analytics, financial economics, and management alongside core accounting.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB BBC grades if presenting with either Maths, Further Maths, Physics Economics or Accounting.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams.
- 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- 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.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting (Pathways) at Ulster University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting (Pathways) at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting (Pathways) at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams. 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. 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.
Does BSc Accounting (Pathways) 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 (Pathways) at Ulster University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.