BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Develop real-world accounting and finance skills, guided by industry professionals. Build confidence in financial decision-making, sharpen your analytical thinking, and graduate equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the world of accounting. Accreditations: AACSB, CIMA, ACCA and ICAEW.

Department: Accounting, Finance & Economics | Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time or 5 years with a 30-week minimum placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year covers law, economics, accounting, business management, quantitative analysis and finance in the context of how a business is run; units include Sustainability & Ethics and Law for Accounting & Finance.

Career pathways

A degree in Accounting and Finance prepares you for a variety of roles in organisations of all sizes and from many sectors. Typical roles include Account Officer, Business Development Adviser, Accountant or Finance Executive, Graduate Financial Adviser, Business Analyst, Capital Management Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years fu

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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