BA Accounting and Business Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Business Management, a business management degree centred on financial and administrative practices within corporate environments. Core topics include Accounting, Statistics, Project Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Historical Research. Students completing the degree are eligible to apply for eight CIMA exemptions and up to six ACCA exemptions. The first year covers the foundations through Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Management Accounting, and Quantitative Methods for Accountants. The second year introduces core topics through Financial Reporting and Analysis, Intermediate Management Accounting, Principles of Financial Management, and Project Management, alongside optional modules such as Corporate Governance. The final year involves compulsory study in Accounting Theory and Practice UK, Advanced Aspects of Management Accounting, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, and Financial Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, with further specialisation available through options like Taxation and Company Law.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 325 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 19%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 930 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 78%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Marketing for Finance and Accounting
- Organisational Behaviour for Finance and Accounting
- Quantitative Methods for Accountants
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Principles of Financial Management
- Project Management
- Corporate Governance
- Digital Business for Finance and Accounting
- Managing and Leading People for Finance and Accounting
- Accounting Theory and Practice UK
- Advanced Aspects of Management Accounting
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting
- Financial Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Company Law
- Strategic Perspectives for Finance and Accounting
- Taxation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster?
82% 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 Business Management at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from all professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Business Management at University of Westminster?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.