BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on the analysis and management of financial information within business environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Accounting. The course holds professional accreditations from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Association of Accounting Technicians, Association of International Accountants, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, granting exemptions from specific professional examinations. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to accounting and finance, Introduction to economics and finance, Applied numeracy for business, and Beginning your professional business journey. The second year builds competence with Management accounting, Data analysis for finance and economics, Professional development and employability, and Corporate governance and ethics, alongside optional modules such as Taxation (UK) and Financial theory and practice. The final year focuses on advanced professional standards through Financial management, Financial reporting, Audit and assurance, and concludes with a Business project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
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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: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 58%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 47%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body.
- 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.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to accounting and finance
- Introduction to economics and finance
- Applied numeracy for business
- Beginning your professional business journey
- Management accounting
- Data analysis for finance and economics
- Professional development and employability
- Corporate governance and ethics
- Taxation (UK)
- Financial theory and practice
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Audit and assurance
- Business project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £34,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body. 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. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.