BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance with Placement Year, an accounting and finance degree centred on multinational companies and global financial markets. The course incorporates a year-long work placement during the third year, with an alternative option to study abroad at partner institutions in countries such as Canada, Singapore, France, and Japan. Particular module combinations can lead to exemptions from several professional accountancy examinations.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A in Maths. IB: 38 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation').
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year (N40Y) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £41,000 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £70,500. The £56,000 median after five years is £20,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
91% 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 with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.