BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA(Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The curriculum covers professional body syllabus requirements, and students produce a development portfolio with Progress Coach support. A four-year sandwich variant incorporating a work placement is available.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 49%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Statistics, Information Skills and Professional Development
- Business Law
- Applied Management Accounting and Corporate Finance
- Applied Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Data Analytics, Research and Professional Advancement
- Credit Management: Theory and Practice
- Financial Crime
- Further Tax Theory and Practice
- Market Analysis for Private Investors
- Principles of Taxation
- Strategic Management Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Financial and Sustainability Reporting
- Work Integrated Business Strategy
- Audit and Assurance
- Credit Risk Analysis and Management
- Financial Technology
- International Finance
- Investment Management
- Personal Financial Planning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. 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. 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. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at UWE Bristol?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.