Accounting and Finance

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

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

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
    BTEC DMM - DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £25,500

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £25,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3533 Financial and accounting technicians
    3534 Financial accounts managers
    3531 Brokers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    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
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,500