Program Overview

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Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance, preparing them for a career in the financial industry. The program is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accounting (CIPFA).

Study Options

• Full-Time (BSc) at Queen's Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Queen's Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Placement Year (BSc) at Queen's Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• NN4H

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Queen's Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Lewis Jones

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• NN4K

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Queen's Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £5,760 for the first foundation year, then £9,535 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

International Fees

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Lewis Jones

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• NN4J

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Queen's Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Lewis Jones

Available with:

• Foundation Year
• Placement Year

Accreditations

• ICAEW
• CIMA
• ACCA
• CIPFA

Course Summary

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance, preparing them for a career in the financial industry. The program is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accounting (CIPFA).

Why You'll Love It

• Accredited by ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, and CIPFA to ensure brilliance
• Taught in small workshops by qualified accountants
• Opening doors through connections with top firms

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Law and Ethics (20 Credits) Core
• Business Economics (20 Credits) Core
• Financial Accounting 1 (20 Credits) Core
• Management Accounting 1 (20 Credits) Core
• Professional and Numerical Reasoning (20 Credits) Core
• Managing People and Organisations (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options

Year 2

• Financial Accounting 2 (20 Credits) Core
• Management Accounting 2 (20 Credits) Core
• Corporate Finance (20 Credits) Core
• Digital Skills in Accounting and Finance (20 Credits) Core
• Employability Skills Analysis and Development in Finance (40 Credits) Option
• Chester Business School Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad

Year 3

• Auditing (20 Credits) Core
• Taxation (20 Credits) Core
• Managing Business Performance (20 Credits) Core
• International Financial Management (20 Credits) Core
• Financial Accounting 3 (20 Credits) Core
• Management Accounting 3 (20 Credits) Core
• Data Analysis for Decision Making (20 Credits) Core
• Financial Modelling and Intelligence (20 Credits) Core
• Dissertation for Accounting and Finance (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities
• There may be some online learning activities
• On modules that are awarded professional accreditation, there will be a two or three hour exam at the end of the module.

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS Points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: GCSE Maths at C/4 or above is also required. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

International Students

• Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Foundation Year

• UCAS Points: 72
• GCE A Level: 72 points, including grade D at A Level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: GCSE Maths at C/4 or above is also required. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Foundation Year

• £5,760 for the first foundation year, then £9,535 per annum for the following years (2025/26)
• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
• Specialist clothing
• Travel to placements
• Optional field trips
• Software

Bursaries

• The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

• Helen Clayfield
• Dr Muhammad Sanusi
• Lewis Jones
• Langton Mburayi
• Dr Ahmed Kholeif
• Dr Anna Sung
• Professor Kelvin Leong
• Mary Bagby
• Michael Smith
• Dr Vivian Ariguzo

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester

Your Future

Job Prospects

• A number of our graduates have entered the accounting profession by gaining training contracts with accounting firms, including the ‘Big 4’, leading to ACA qualification.
• Graduates have also joined a variety of organisations in financial and business roles and as graduate trainees, leading to CIMA, ACCA and CIPFA qualifications.

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Related Courses

• Finance with Banking BSc (Hons)