BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths at grade C+ / 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses. Plus Either Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) AAT Level 3 Accounting T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Other Requirements Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. Consideration will be given by the School to applicants with Accounting experience
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 79%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Law
- Costing
- Economics
- Financial Accounting Principles
- Professional Skills For Accounting & Finance
- Quantitative Analysis
- Budgeting and Financial Control
- Digital Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques
- Taxation of Individuals
- Supervised Work Experience
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Auditing
- Business Taxation
- Corporate and Behavioural Finance
- Strategic Financial Management
- Topics in Accounting and Finance (Project Module)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £10,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton do next?
85% 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 Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
96% 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 Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 79 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.