BA Accounting and Finance
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Nursing Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 62%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 21%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £31,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of Sunderland do next?
95% 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 Sunderland?
92% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of Sunderland accredited?
Yes. 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.