University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Accounting
Black Mountain Activities Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Whether you have your sights set on a career at one of the ‘big four’ leading accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG or PwC), or as an accountant or finance professional within public, not-for-profit or private organisations, our accounting degree will kick-start your journey to Chartered Accountant status with substantial exemptions available from ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW examinations.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts20%
64-79 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts10%
176-191 pts25%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,500
3 years on
£30,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Administrative occupations30%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations5%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support73%
Well organised90%
Learning resources92%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you share a house in se…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the careers office is relentless about getting you internships. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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