BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

This course is also available to study through our Global Partnerships.

Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

If you want a career in accounting or finance, this course will help you succeed. When you graduate, you can gain exemptions from key professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This gives you a strong head start towards becoming a qualified accountant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. We accept a maximum of six points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/ba-hons-accounting-finance-professional-exemptions#apply

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