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University degree

Accounting and Finance

University of the West of England, Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance to boost your employability. Gain in-demand technical skills through our professional development stream. Our employability-focused Accounting and Finance degree balances the latest research with real-world applications.

Gain desirable technical skills and graduate attributes through our professional development stream. Sound financial decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with strong financial expertise. Employers need graduates with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, digital capability and an enterprising mindset to thrive in the fast-paced global economic landscape.

Our specialised BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance integrates the latest research from governance, accountability and sustainability, offering you practical insights and technical skills vital to the industry. Focusing on real-world applications and problem-solving, the course enhances employability and promotes socially responsible corporate practices. This ensures that you not only pursue your professional ambitions, but you also make a positive contribution to society.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts35%
64-79 pts55%
80-95 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
89%
In work or further study after
50%
In professional / skilled jobs
75%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£28,500
3 years on
£35,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching75%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support74%
Well organised81%
Learning resources76%
Student community71%
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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 University of the West of England, Bristol's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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