Accounting & Finance, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year BA (Hons) in accounting and finance delivered at the Preston campus by the School of Business. The course is accredited by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW and carries exam exemptions from all three bodies, with an optional placement year.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core areas of financial practice including financial reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Modules include Introduction to Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Income Tax, Employment Law and Professional Ethics, Assurance, Risk and Financial Reporting, Capital and Indirect Taxes and Advanced Management Accounting.

Career pathways

Chartered accountant, financial controller or investment analyst, tax adviser or auditor, business consultant or risk specialist, internal auditor or finance officer, FinTech strategist or reporting analyst, graduate trainee in financial services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English. Equivalent English and Maths qualifications will not be accepted. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

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

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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