BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance Business Environment and Ethical Decision Making, an accounting and finance degree centred on the study of financial records, economic strategies, and corporate management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Legal Analysis, and Communication & Writing. The course grants professional exemptions from bodies such as ACCA and CIMA, and includes an optional four-year format featuring a year-long industry placement. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Financial Accounting, Business Analytics and AI, and Introduction to Management Accounting. The second year introduces technical competencies via Financial Reporting, Taxation, and Decision Management. The final year advances expertise through modules including Advanced Corporate Finance, Advanced Financial Reporting, and Strategic Decision Making. Students may also select optional modules such as Audit and Assurance and Contemporary Issues in Accounting to broaden their focus.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 587 offers from 611 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 19%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 18%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from 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 CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Environment and Ethical Decision Making
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Business Analytics and AI
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Taxation
- Decision Management
- Corporate Finance and AI
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Audit and Assurance
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting
- Strategic Decision Making
- Advanced Taxation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,500.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University do next?
85% 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 De Montfort University?
85% 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 De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 587 offers from 611 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from 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 CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams. 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.