BSc Accounting and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on the technical, theoretical and strategic dimensions of modern financial practice. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Research Methods and Statistics. Students can choose a standard three-year full-time route, a four-year path with an initial foundation year, or a work placement year. The first year introduces foundational principles through Practical Financial Accounting, Fundamentals of Management Accounting, Introduction to Finance, and Statistics and Data Analytics, alongside economic, legal and regulatory frameworks. The second year advances professional capabilities through Financial Management, Digital Business and Finance, Principles of Taxation, and Applied Financial Reporting. The final year covers advanced corporate practice via Corporate Finance, Financial Business Partnering, and International Financial Reporting, alongside a compulsory Project. Students can also select optional modules such as Corporate Governance, Practical Auditing, Strategy and Leadership, and Taxation Practice and Advice.
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Entry requirements
BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or M at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. In addition, you should hold Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent. Other Entry Requirements: We accept AAT Level 3 in Accounting for entry into the first year and applicants will not require GCSE Maths. ACCA modules F1, F2 & F3, (ACCA Diploma) will be considered for entry into Y2 and applicants with AAT Level 4 can also be considered for Y2. Other professional qualifications such as IFA , AIA or CAT will be considered. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply pages for Home , and International students . Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 31%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 18%
- London: 25%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body.
- 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 Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Business and Management
- Introduction to Finance
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Practical Financial Accounting
- Statistics and Data Analytics
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
- Legal and Economic Environment
- Financial Management
- Digital Business and Finance
- Principles of Taxation
- Applied Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting for Decision Making
- The Professional Accountant
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Business Partnering
- International Financial Reporting
- Project
- Corporate Governance
- Practical Auditing
- Strategy and Leadership
- Taxation Practice and Advice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £40,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton do next?
95% 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 Northampton?
88% 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 Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for full membership with that body. 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 Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.