BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance BA (Hons), an accounting and finance degree centred on professional practice and financial management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students benefit from exemptions from professional bodies such as the ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA, alongside opportunities to complete an optional industry placement year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Quantative Methods for Business and Economics, and Management Accounting Fundamentals, focusing on basic cost accumulation and recording business transactions. The second year advances technical expertise with compulsory study in Controlling and Optimising Performance, Business and Commercial Law, Corporate Finance, and Financial Reporting, alongside data visualisation and research methods. The final year addresses strategic topics through Strategic Corporate Finance, Strategic Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Reporting, and Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability. Students can further tailor their studies by choosing optional modules like Research Investigation, Auditing and Assurance Practice, Taxation, Rethinking Globalisation, or Developing Organisational Strategy in the Digital Age.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade 4/C (or equivalent) including English Language. Grade 5 in Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 40%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 18%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- 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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Applied Economics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Professional Accounting and Academic Skills
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Quantative Methods for Business and Economics
- Management Accounting Fundamentals
- Controlling and Optimising Performance
- Business and Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Auditing
- Principles of Taxation
- Financial Reporting
- Data Visualisation for Business Insights
- Business Research Methods
- Strategic Corporate Finance
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
- Research Investigation
- Auditing and Assurance Practice
- Taxation
- Rethinking Globalisation
- Developing Organisational Strategy in the Digital Age
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at York St John University do next?
85% 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 York St John University?
76% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at York St John University 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 some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting and Finance at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at York St John University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.