Accounting
Bournemouth UniversityAccounting BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
77.19%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching and student learning.
This course will give you specialist knowledge of accounting, as well as professional, intellectual, and interpersonal skills sought by employers. You will gain expertise in areas of business tax and auditing, financial reporting, and corporate finance.
Why study BA (Hons) Accounting at BU?
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the sector in your first year with the flexibility to transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance at the end of the year
- Meet industry-leading practitioners and professionals through guest lectures, seminars and assessment activities
- Compete in the IBM Challenge through a series of simulated business exercises, allowing you to develop your employability and meet potential employers
- Study abroad at one of our international partner institutions in Australia, Canada or Europe
- Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
- 95% of our graduates are working or studying fifteen months after graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023).
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ