Accounting

Birkbeck, University of London
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

If you are determined to succeed in the field of accounting, have a can-do attitude, forward momentum and want to benefit from being based in the centre of London with the capital’s global financial centre nearby, then our BSc Accounting is the right choice for you. You will master essential subject knowledge and acquire key skills to enable you to stand out as a professional in the accounting field.

Why choose this course?

  • This BSc Accounting is recognised by ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA, the leading professional accounting bodies, and exemptions from their professional examinations are possible.

  • The course has been specifically designed so that you can focus predominantly on accounting modules, while learning supervisory and management skills that will give you the confidence to take on challenges in the workplace.

  • Birkbeck’s diverse student community creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment. It also gives you the chance to interact with peers possessing a broad range of experience, many of whom will have come directly from careers as administrators, clerical workers or managers, to develop more detailed and nuanced insights into accounting and management.

    What you will learn

    You will gain knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and will develop a range of analytical skills to help you to critically appraise and challenge existing accounting practices. You will also develop skills required for preparing financial statements, as well as quantitative skills important in the analysis of management and accounting problems.

    You will be able to tailor your degree to your interests with option modules in topics such as marketing, organisational behaviour or international finance.

    How you will learn

    You will learn on this BSc Accounting via a range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and small-group seminars involving case studies and formal presentations. You will also have access to well-designed study resources and will be paired with an academic tutor to support your study progress at all stages of this degree.

    You will be able to choose between full- and part-time study. This course has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening.

    Foundation Year

    If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

    Highlights

  • Recognised by ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA, the leading professional accounting bodies.

  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. Our academic staff are active researchers and enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.

  • Birkbeck’s research excellence was confirmed in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, with 83% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

  • We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, financial management and accounting.

    Careers and employability

    On successfully graduating from this BSc Accounting, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

  • data-handling and analysis skills

  • decision-making skills

  • the ability to effectively prepare financial statements

  • the ability to interpret complex accounting materials.

    Possible professions include:

  • chartered accountant

  • chartered management accountant

  • actuary

  • tax adviser

  • retail banker.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £32,000

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £32,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    3534 Financial accounts managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £32,000

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