BSc Finance and Accounting
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting, an accounting and finance degree centred on financial theory, corporate finance, and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship. The curriculum offers eligibility for professional body exemptions such as ACCA and preparation for the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate. The first year covers the foundations through Financial Accounting, The Future of Work, Core Economic Principles, and Essential Quantitative Skills. The second year progresses with Financial Reporting and Analysis, Taxation and Wealth Management, Corporate Finance and Governance, and Asset Valuation. The final year concludes with Financial Markets and Regulations, Investment & Portfolio Management, Career Project Skills, and a capstone 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: BTEC Level 3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A* - C including Mathematics and English Language (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading).
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
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, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
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
- The Future of Work
- Core Economic Principles
- Essential Quantitative Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Taxation and Wealth Management
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Asset Valuation
- Financial Markets and Regulations
- Investment & Portfolio Management
- Career Project Skills
- Career Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance and 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 £2,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance and 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 Finance and Accounting at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BSc Finance and Accounting at University of Roehampton 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 Finance and Accounting at University of Roehampton?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.