FdSc Finance and Accounting at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons) course equips you with the practical skills and professional recognition needed to thrive in today's fast-paced financial world. From day one, you'll learn by using our cutting-edge Trading Suite with industry-leading software, which mirrors real-world finance environments. A free residential trip with a finance professional, exploring global markets, risk management and career pathways in finance and accounting.

Department: Department of Business and Enterprise | Duration: 2 years FT (3 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time (placement: 1-year placement (optional)) | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Management Accounting, Accountants in Business Organisations, Introduction to Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Professional Practice for Finance and Accounting; Year 2 core modules: Management and Organisations, Business Analytics, Business Law, Financial Management, Audit and Governance, Taxation.

Career pathways

Career routes include retail banker, financial reporting analyst, assistant controller (financial), financial coordinator, accounts receivable analyst and budget analyst.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CD. T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required for entry. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 48 UCAS Tariff points. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. GCSEs: GCSE/IGCSE maths grades A*-C (grade 9-4) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years FT (3 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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