BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This flexible, professionally accredited degree provides a fantastic grounding for an exciting career in the diverse sector of accounting and finance. Our Accounting and Finance BSc degree will equip you with real-world, problem-solving skills. You'll learn about the academic theory that underpins professional accounting and finance practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll complete a group project where you analyse a publicly listed company. You'll produce a written report and presentation. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance, Quantitative and digital skills for accounting and finance, NCL Edge - Accounting and Finance Stage 1, Sustainability and Ethics, Introductory Economics, Introduction to Business Law, Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 1), Managerial and Business Economics, Financial Control, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Responsible Corporate Finance, Understanding Company Accounts, NCL Edge - Accounting and Finance Stage 2.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a wide range of accounting and finance roles across all business sectors. These skills will make you highly employable in a wide variety of other industries and roles. Graduate roles and employers include: Ernst and Young; KPMG; Mazars LLB; AXA; PwC; Capita Asset Services; Deloitte; business analyst; finance associate; tax analyst.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB excluding General Studies. GCSE mathematics and English Language or Literature at grade 6 or B is required if not taken at A or AS Level. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. IB: 34 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE mathematics and English Language or Literature at grade 6 or B is required if not taken at A or AS Level. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths and grade C in the Higher English is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Please see 'Additional information on GCSEs'.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,750 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/n400/#how-to-apply

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