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University degree

Accounting and Finance

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Experience financial markets on our virtual trading floor and learn portfolio management, ethical accounting and budget-setting with this accredited degree. How can finance professionals act responsibility, but still meet business objectives? How does accounting information inform business decisions?

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree provides access to our virtual trading floor, where you make use of real-world Bloomberg Market Data Feed (B-PIPE), information and analytics to practise trading stocks and securities in the type of environment found in City finance firms. You study a wide range of topics and develop your quantitative skills, giving you the flexibility to pursue a career in finance, accounting or business management after graduation. You'll explore areas such as: BSc Accounting and Finance includes an introductory first year to familiarise you with wider business topics, such as management and marketing.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel85%
none5%
other5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
86%
In work or further study after
52%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£26,500
3 years on
£34,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching73%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support76%
Well organised90%
Learning resources94%
Student community100%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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