BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Teesside University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a full-time undergraduate degree preparing students for careers in accountancy and finance. It is accredited by ACCA, AIA, CIMA and CMI, and graduates also receive a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.

Department: Accounting & Economics | Duration: 3 years (4 with a work placement); 4 years (5 with a work placement) with a foundation year | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers accounting principles and systems, future ready enterprises, governance and sustainability and quantitative data and decision-making. Year 2 covers financial reporting, management accounting, strategic leadership and taxation. The final year covers advanced financial reporting, audit and assurance, strategic finance and either a consultancy project or an independent project.

Career pathways

Many graduates obtain trainee accountant positions in organisations locally, nationally and internationally; the degree also provides a basis for general management roles.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 80-104 UCAS tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent) and GCSE grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in maths. AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is considered for Year 1 entry and AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting for Year 2 entry. International applicants need IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) for undergraduate business programmes.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with a work placement); 4 years (5 with a work placement) with a foundation year

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