Accounting and Finance

University of Plymouth

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 3 years. 91% 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

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

91.45%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Explore the latest developments in the field and master the complex set of skills needed to embark on a career in accounting and finance. You will have the opportunity to experience accountancy in the real world while working within businesses, and graduate with credits towards your professional accountancy qualification with the ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA.

- Start your career from day one, our course is accredited by the major professional accountancy bodies and new students are enrolled as student members of the ACCA or ICAEW. Our course is designed so that students are eligible for significant exam exemptions from the ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA on graduation.

- Careers advice is embedded throughout. Meet potential future employers at accountancy-specific careers events and explore where your career might take you. Join the Devon Chamber ROOTS scheme and receive training and professional mentoring, as well as invitations to top networking events.

- You will develop proficiency in key skills such as reflection, evaluation and group work. These skills will improve your academic performance, develop your ability to communicate, enhance your employment prospects and equip you for lifelong learning.

- The embedded use of spreadsheet software throughout the course allows you to gain important employability skills so that you can demonstrate your value to businesses immediately.

- Learn about global stock markets in our Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite. Complete an optional online Bloomberg course awarded by the Bloomberg Institute allowing students to add this onto their CV and be provided with a certificate of completion.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
BTEC DMM - DDM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500