BSc Accounting
About this course
BSc (Hons) Accounting is an undergraduate accounting and finance degree centred on professional financial practices and corporate operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional professional placement year and complete a capstone career project in the final year. The curriculum holds full professional accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the International Certified Professional Accountants (CIMA). The first year covers core business and accounting foundations through Financial Accounting, Business Law, The Global Economy, and Management Accounting. The second year progresses into specialised areas with Taxation and Wealth Management, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Finance and Governance, and Performance Management. The final year focuses on advanced professional techniques, featuring Accounting Data Analytics and Visualisation, Audit and Assurance, Career Project Skills, and the Career Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GCSE - Maths at grade 4/C Due to the accreditation of the BSc Accounting degree by ACCA no students can be accepted onto this degree programme by credit transfer.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 85%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Business
- Exploring Business Environments
- Financial Accounting
- Business Law
- The Global Economy
- Management Accounting
- Taxation and Wealth Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Performance Management
- Accounting Data Analytics and Visualisation
- Audit and Assurance
- Career Project Skills
- Career Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £44,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Accounting.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting at University of Roehampton?
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 at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting at University of Roehampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Accounting at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting at University of Roehampton?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.