BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with work placement at University of Bath

Programme overview

Gain a solid grounding in finance and accounting areas of business. Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in accounting, finance and many other sectors. Accounting and finance professionals are important to almost all functions of business.

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Business economics for accountants, Business, society and law, Fundamentals of accounting, Fundamentals of finance, Mathematics for economics, Statistics for economics.

Career pathways

Our graduates have an excellent record of success. 90% of our BSc Accounting and Finance (four year) graduates are working or studying 15 months after their course with an average salary of £35,000 (Discover Uni, 2025). Recent employers include Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, KPMG and PwC.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. BTEC typical offer: D*DD plus A at A level. GCSE: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 6 or B (or equivalent from English language category A). English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 2 (Economics and School of Management courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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