BA Accounting and Finance
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 230 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 79%
- South East: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 280 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other 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.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich 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 Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at University of Greenwich?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.