BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA(Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering financial and management accounting, economics, and business law. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is supported by a Progress Coach and culminates in a reflective portfolio that can be presented to potential employers. The programme offers a four-year full-time route or a five-year sandwich route incorporating an industry placement year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 48 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. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: 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 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 21%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Concepts in Business and Law
- Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning
- 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
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
89% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
82% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 58 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) 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 Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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.
Does BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.