BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Accounting at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Master the mathematical and analytical skills that drive success in accounting and financial management. In this three-year degree, you'll gain hands-on expertise in accounting and financial management. By the end of the course, you'll understand the mathematical and statistical techniques needed to drive business success.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Department: School of Mathematics Statistics and Physics, 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

We’ll introduce you to financial accounting, management accounting and business economics. You’ll also learn about the core topics in mathematics and statistics. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance, Introductory Algebra, Real Analysis, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus, Financial Control, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in accounting, finance and statistical roles across a variety of sectors. Graduate roles and employers include: Associate Auditor at Financial Conduct Authority; Tax Associate at PwC; Audit Associate at KPMG; Trainee Accountant at Arnold Hill; Performance Marketing Specialist at Making Science; Management Accountant at WS Transportation; Finance Trainee at Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Actuarial Trainee at Munich Re; Data Analyst at Kaisien Reporting; Junior Actuary Analyst at APR LLP.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades. Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of grade B or 6 in English at GCSE. IB: 34 points with Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level grade 6. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Candidates will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher level and including Mathematics at Advanced Higher grade A. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. GCSEs: Applicants are expected to have a minimum of grade B or 6 in English at GCSE. If your qualifications do not fully meet the subject requirements for this course, you may be asked to complete a mathematics test as an opportunity to demonstrate the required knowledge for this course. The academic selector will assess if a test is required.

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

International applicants: GBP 27,300 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/ng41/#how-to-apply

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