BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by major professional bodies including ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, and Chartered Accountants Ireland, with potential exemptions on graduation. Students may undertake an optional paid placement year or study abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC Grades BCC if undertaking A level Mathematics, Economics, Physics or Accounting.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams.
- 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Digital Accounting and Analytics
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Financial Markets, Securities and Investments
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Global Economic Analysis
- Financial Accounting I
- Management Accounting
- UK Taxation I
- Managerial Finance
- Professional Skills Development
- Business Law
- Managing Financial Performance
- UK Taxation II
- Financial Accounting II
- Audit and Assurance
- Data Analytics for Strategic Leadership
- Diploma in Professional Practice
- Study Abroad
- Sustainability Ethics and Governance
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance 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 and Finance at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams. 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 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance 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 Finance at Ulster University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.