Program Overview

Accounting and Finance BSc Honours

Overview

Our Accounting and Finance BSc is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced global financial environment. This dynamic course combines in-depth study of accounting and finance theories with hands-on experience, developing your ability to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

Course Structure

You’ll learn through a variety of methods including seminars, workshops and problem-solving exercises. Core modules cover key topics such as accounting, law, audit and taxation, delivered by experienced module leaders. You'll also apply accounting techniques and engage in discussions to deepen your understanding. Employability is embedded in the curriculum, with workshops and guest speakers from industry. Blended learning, combining face-to-face teaching with online resources, offers flexibility and enhances your independent learning experience.

Year 1

• Computerised Methods in Accounting
• Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• Global Business for Accounting and Finance
• Introductory Financial Accounting
• Quantitative Methods for Accountants

Year 2

• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Intermediate Management Accounting
• Principles of Financial Management

Placement Year

• Professional Experience: Take a placement year in industry to demonstrate acquisition of professional and commercial skills.
• International Experience: Undertake an international experience year at one of our partner overseas institutions.

Year 3

• Advanced Aspects of Management Accounting
• Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Management
• Strategic Perspectives for Finance and Accounting

Professional Accreditation

Our school fosters strong ties with prominent professional accountancy bodies. Upon completion of the course, students have the opportunity to gain up to nine exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams, up to six exemptions from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) exams, and up to eight exemptions from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exams, subject to application to the relevant professional bodies.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • 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
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – DD
  • Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
  • GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding options: Tuition fee loans, scholarships, and international student funding

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning
• Assessment types: Practical, written exams, coursework
• Learning time distribution: Scheduled hours, independent study, placement

Facilities

• The Learning Platform
• Lecture theatres
• Library
• Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
• Digital Marketing Lab
• Meeting spaces
• Cafe

Course Location

• Marylebone Campus
• Westminster Business School

Related Courses

• Accounting and Business Management BA Honours
• Finance BSc Honours
• FinTech with Data Analytics BSc Honours