| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Accounting BSc
Course Description
At Leicester, our Accounting and Finance courses benefit from a distinct combination of research-informed and professionally accredited knowledge, techniques and skills.
Our BSc in Accounting will provide you with a solid, practical foundation and relevant, technical and intellectual competence in accounting and related forms of financial expertise. You will learn the skills, expertise and analytical competence necessary for working as an accountant in the accountancy profession, in industry or in the public sector.
You will develop quantitative, communications and information technology skills and the ability to apply these in an accounting context. You will learn how accountants work with managers, shareholders and a wide range of other stakeholders in a variety of different organisations and help them make informed decisions.
Our accounting degrees offer you the opportunity to gain exemptions from the accounting and management accounting professional bodies, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and ICAS, dependent on satisfactory completion of certain modules.
The first year of this degree is shared with the Accounting and Finance BSc and Finance BSc, which means you will have the option to switch to either of these degrees at the end of your first year.
Entry Requirements
- A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.
- EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.
- GCSE: Maths at grade 5/B plus English Language at grade 4/C.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall including a minimum of grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 5/B. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD in Business (plus GCSE Maths grade 5/B and English language at grade 4/C).
- T Levels: Distinction in either: Accounting or Finance (plus GCSE Maths grade 5 and English language at grade 4).
Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.
Contextual Offers
The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements.
Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.
Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the School of Business.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.
Fees and Funding
UK Students
- The tuition fees that will be payable by you to the University for the 2025/26 academic year will be £9,535.
- Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,430 for that year
- Year in Industry: your fee will be £1,905 for that year
International Students
- £19,700 per year
- Year Abroad: £4,925, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee
- Year in Industry: £2,955, which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Accreditation
This course holds exemption accreditations with leading global professional bodies. Being awarded exemptions helps increase your employability prospects with potential employers and also means you are exempt from some professional examinations in the first few years after you graduate.
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales)
- ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)
Careers and Employability
Whether you want to reach the top in an organisation, start your own business or make a difference in the voluntary sector, there are specially designed programmes and activities at Leicester that will support you in gaining the right skills, experiences and exposures you need.
Our accounting and finance graduates have gone onto work for employers such as:
- Santander
- PWC
- Virgin Media
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- KPMG
- Deloitte
Related Courses
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to providing skills and knowledge to help prepare you tackle global challenges. We have mapped our undergraduate degrees for learning which aligns to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This degree includes learning which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Course Structure
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)
- Final Year
Year 1
In your first year you will learn about the foundations of finance, accounting, management and economics and begin to acquire the basic statistical skills to prepare you for your dissertation in your final year.
- Study Skills and Quantitative Methods
- Financial Accounting
- Economics for Accounting and Finance
- Management for Accounting and Finance
- Law and Ethics for Accounting and Finance
- Business Analytics
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
Year 2
In your second year you will begin to specialise in specific areas of accounting. You will learn the essentials of financial reporting, personal taxation and financial audit and assurance. You will also choose an option module, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests.
- Professional Skills Development
- Financial Management
- Personal Taxation
- Financial Reporting
- Audit and Assurance
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)
On a ULSB course you have the option of spending your third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years.
Final Year
In your final year you will study a range of core advanced modules, including your dissertation – a piece of independent research supported by one-on-one support from an academic tutor. You will also choose from a selection of option modules, giving you the chance to shape your degree around your interests.
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
- Advanced Audit, Assurance and Ethics
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- FinTech, AI and Blockchain
- Dissertation
Teaching and Learning
During your first year you will typically have 11-12 hours a week of timetabled sessions – around 8 hours of lectures and 3-4 hours of seminars or small group work.
Assessment methods varied to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include individual essays, examinations, presentations and group activities.
Academic Support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching Staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do.
Program Outline
Accounting BSc - University of Leicester
Degree Overview:
This BSc in Accounting provides a solid foundation in accounting and related financial expertise. It equips students with the skills, expertise, and analytical competence necessary for working as an accountant in various sectors, including the accountancy profession, industry, and the public sector. The program emphasizes developing quantitative, communication, and information technology skills, enabling students to apply these in an accounting context. Students will learn how accountants collaborate with managers, shareholders, and other stakeholders in diverse organizations to facilitate informed decision-making.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Modules:
- Financial Accounting
- Economics for Accounting and Finance
- Management for Accounting and Finance
- Maths for Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Finance
- Law and Ethics for Accounting and Finance
- Statistics for Accounting and Finance
- Academic and Study Skills (non-credit bearing)
- Description: The first year focuses on foundational knowledge in finance, accounting, management, and economics. Students acquire basic statistical skills to prepare for their dissertation in the final year. This year serves as a solid base for the more specialized modules in subsequent years.
Year 2:
- Core Modules:
- Financial Reporting
- Professional Skills Development
- Financial Management
- Personal Taxation
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
- Audit and Assurance
- Option Modules:
- Business Taxation
- Corporate Governance
- Description: Students begin to specialize in specific areas of accounting, learning about financial reporting, personal taxation, financial audit, and assurance. They can tailor their studies by choosing an option module aligned with their interests.
Year Abroad or Year in Industry (Optional):
- Year in Industry: Students can gain practical experience in a working environment within their chosen sector. This is typically a paid position and can take place in the UK or overseas. Students are responsible for securing their own placement with support from the School and the University Career Development Service.
- Year Abroad: Students can study abroad at one of the University's partner institutions. This provides an opportunity to acquire life skills relevant to a globalized society.
Final Year:
- Core Modules:
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting
- Advanced Audit, Assurance and Ethics
- Technology in Financial Markets
- Dissertation
- Option Modules:
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Public Sector and Non-profit Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
- Professional Ethics and Accounting Theory
- Social and Environmental Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- Entrepreneurship
- The Business of the Space Economy
- Description: Students delve into advanced accounting topics, including a dissertation that involves independent research with academic tutor support. They can further customize their degree by selecting option modules based on their interests.
Assessment:
- Methods: Assessment methods vary to develop a range of academic and transferable skills. These include individual essays, examinations, presentations, and group activities.
Teaching:
- Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, small group work, and presentations. Lectures provide foundational knowledge, while seminars offer opportunities for discussion and interaction with peers and tutors.
- Faculty: The teaching team consists of experienced academics with expertise in the course content. PhD research students who have undergone teacher training may also contribute to seminar teaching under the supervision of the module leader.
- Unique Approaches: The program is informed by research conducted by the faculty.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including:
- Accountancy profession
- Industry
- Public sector
- Opportunities: The program provides exemptions from professional accountancy examinations offered by ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and ICAS, enhancing employability prospects.
- Citizen of Change: The University emphasizes developing students into "Citizens of Change" by providing skills and knowledge to address global challenges.
- UN Sustainable Development Goals: The program aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong institutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals.
UK Students
Starting in 2024 £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,385 for that year Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year
International Students
Starting in 2024 £19, 700 per year Year Abroad: £4,925, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee Year in Industry: £2,955, which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee.
