BSc Accounting and Finance
What students say
Based on about 167 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 73 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 33%
- Administrative occupations: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 69%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- 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.
- Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 BSc Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £45,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Trent University do next?
87% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
89% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. 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. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Trent University?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.