Accounting & Finance

Bournemouth University

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

Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. 80% 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

79.52%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

The BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance program is designed to empower students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices, equipping them with the analytical skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of accounting.

Why study BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance 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 fieldwork, seminars and assessment activities

- Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions

- Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world

- 94% of our graduates are either employed or studying fifteen months after graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023).

This course sits within our Accounting & Finance framework, consisting of a range of specialised courses:

- BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

- BA (Hons) Finance

- BA (Hons) Accounting

Each of the courses in this framework will give you those vital core skills, as well as offering more specialist options depending on the pathway you choose to pursue. All courses' first year units are the same, allowing you the flexibility to transfer to another pathway at the end of the first year if you wish. This keeps your career options open and enables you to make more informed choices.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500

Full-time Shown above

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

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