BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Legal Analysis, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year or year abroad is available between the second and third years. Modules are accredited by several accountancy bodies, providing specific exemptions from professional examinations.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 90%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Work Placement
- Overseas Work Placement
- Third Year Abroad
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Law for Accounting & Finance
- Fundamentals of Personal Effectiveness
- Responsible AI
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Markets and Investments
- Management in Organisational Contexts
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Strategic Financial Management
- Audit & Ethics
- Strategic Business Management
- International Banking and Finance
- Taxation
- Applied Economics
- Rethinking Organisational Value
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Worcester?
98% 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 University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of Worcester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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 at University of Worcester 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 University of Worcester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.