BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accelerated Degree Bachelor's degree at Bloomsbury Institute
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accelerated Degree at Bloomsbury Institute. It is a nationally recognised UK degree, accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations.
About this course
Complete your BSc Accounting & Finance in 2 years. ACCA and CIMA accredited with up to 9 exemptions. Study full-time in central London. Apply now. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accelerated Degree is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Bloomsbury Institute, based in Main Site. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 45% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 4 modules
- Fundamentals of Business Environment and Economics30 credits
Module details
This module explores the fundamentals of the modern business and economic environment that organisation operate in so that you can appreciate the challenges they may face. We'll cover the various types of business organisations, their structures and functions, key stakeholders, governance, external environmental factors, organisational culture, and ethical behaviours. You'll learn how accounting and reporting systems play a crucial role in solving real business problems, and uncover IT-related s
Assessment: Written assignment 40% Final examination 60%
- Financial Accounting – Theory and Practice30 credits
Module details
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts and theories that you can apply to a range of financial accounting matters. You'll learn the regulatory and conceptual framework that underpins financial accounting, as well as the techniques and skills required to prepare essential financial statements. We'll focus on three key statements: the statement of comprehensive income the statement of financial position and the statement of cash flow. By the end of this module,
Assessment: Portfolio 40% Final examination 60%
- Management Accounting30 credits
Module details
In this module, we'll explore management accounting, providing you with a deep understanding of the role and importance of cost and management accounting techniques in modern business. You'll learn how to apply these techniques to support management in planning, measuring, controlling, and monitoring business performance in a variety of contexts. We'll also consider the importance of cost determination, pricing, and volume measures for global organisations, and you'll gain insight into resource
Assessment: Group project 40% Final examination 60%
- Business and Corporate Law30 credits
Module details
Business transactions and commercial entities are frequently compounded by the principles of law and ethics. The fundamental principles that underpin financial law and governance are examined in this module which will enable you to understand the management, administration, and regulation of a company. How these issues impact the duties of directors and company meetings and resolutions will also be considered providing you with an understanding of the legal aspects of corporate governance.
Assessment: Written assignment 40% Final examination 60%
Level 5 4 modules
- Quantitative Techniques and Computer Applications in Accounting30 credits
Module details
This module will help you to develop expertise in applying quantitative techniques to the study and practice of accounting and finance. This module takes place in a practical operational context where you can apply accounting techniques acquired in earlier modules of study. You will also be able to critique the frameworks relating to the design and operation of an integrated accounting system.
Assessment: In-class test 50% Coursework 50%
- Financial Reporting and Practice30 credits
Module details
You'll apply accounting standards and theoretical frameworks to prepare financial statements for entities, including groups, which conform to international accounting standards in the Financial Reporting and Practice module. You will critically discuss and apply conceptual and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting, prepare and present financial statements, account for business combinations and critically analyse and interpret financial reports of businesses. At the end of this module, yo
Assessment: Portfolio 40% Final examination 60%
- Principles and Practice of Taxation30 credits
Module details
The UK taxation system's impact on individuals and businesses, as well its conceptual and computational principles are examined in this module. Covering the principles of UK tax law and practice, including the overall function and purpose of taxation in a modern economy, the obligations of individuals and corporations and the computation of tax liabilities are all considered. You will also be introduced to tax planning and the taxation principles of VAT and IHT.
Assessment: Case study 40% Final examination 60%
- Financial Management30 credits
Module details
Financial management requires you to understand corporate financial strategy and analyse strategic financial information in order to make financial decisions and carry out core finance functions. This module will empower you to understand financial decisions the context of corporate businesses' tactical need for survival and to dissect the four key financial management decisions of investing, financing, asset management and dividend policy.
Assessment: Portfolio 40% Final examination 60%
Level 6 8 modules
- Auditing in ContextCore30 credits
Module details
How to conduct audits, both internal and external, that conform to professional regulatory frameworks and their usefulness to society generally are considered in this module. At the end of this module, you should be able to identify and describe the systems, processes and principles which seek to ensure that internal and external auditing promote good corporate governance and achieve corporate objectives.
Assessment: Case study 60% Final examination 40%
- Performance Management and ControlCore30 credits
Module details
Businesses need to manage and be aware of environmental, behavioural and organisational factors in order to navigate financial risk factors and ensure business survival, total quality management, and prosperity. Finance Managers' professional judgements can help businesses to achieve these goals by applying relevant knowledge and skills to strategic planning. This module explores how to select and apply strategic managerial accounting techniques and approaches to different contexts contributes t
Assessment: Coursework 40% Final examination 60%
- International FinanceOptional30 credits
Module details
There are a multitude of strategic factors that affect an international organisation's operations. Multinational financial management relies on your ability to assess the current global business environment and design appropriate international finance management strategies. You will develop a greater understanding of multinational financial arrangements on this module and, through the interpretation, uses, and analysis of strategic financial information, examine the strategic reasons for the exi
Assessment: Group project 40% Final examination 60%
- Mergers and AcquisitionsOptional30 credits
Module details
Mergers and acquisitions demonstrate the amalgamation of many corporate finance concepts and techniques such as valuation, to practical and active developments in the corporate business world. In this module you will consider mergers and acquisitions phenomenon from various angles: strategic, financial, public policy. You will also identify and assess key factors that explain the success or failure of companies, as well as gain practical insights through case studies into the workings of investm
Assessment: Group project 40% Final examination 60%
- Business Ethics and Corporate GovernanceOptional30 credits
Module details
Good corporate governance is essential to all national and multinational organisations in all sectors of the economy. This module introduces the typical requirements of senior executives in business organisations in relation to governance and ethical issues and enables you to analyse and evaluate the risks, both financial and non-financial, and consequences of executive actions.
Assessment: Written assignment 40% Portfolio 60%
- Accounting and Finance Research ProjectOptional30 credits
Module details
This module provides you with an opportunity to pursuit your individual interests in contemporary phenomenon related to accounting and finance.
Assessment: Research proposal 20% Research project 80%
- Independent Learning ProjectOptional30 credits
Module details
Gain practical, real-life experience in the accounting and finance world. You'll have the chance to identify and tackle relevant, real-life accounting and finance issues and expand your knowledge and understanding through the practical application of financial theory on your Independent Learning Project. You will be able to transfer your skills to real-life situations, critically evaluate, and apply your newfound knowledge to produce a project report. As you reflect on your work-based practice,
Assessment: Project 70% Reflective practice 30%
- Accounting and Finance InternshipOptional30 credits
Module details
Jumpstart your career and gain practical, real-life experience in the accounting and finance world. You'll have the chance to identify and tackle relevant, real-life accounting and finance issues and expand your knowledge and understanding through the practical application of financial theory on your Internship module. With your academic knowledge and understanding, you'll be able to transfer your skills to real-life situations, critically evaluate, and apply your newfound knowledge to produce a
Assessment: Project 70% Reflective practice 30%
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This accelerated degree compresses a full accounting and finance curriculum into two years of full-time study. You'll progress through core technical foundations, financial accounting, introduction to finance, and quantitative methods in your first year, before moving to management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting in your second year. A course like this typically includes specialist options in areas such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, or fintech, alongside an applied project or dissertation. The structure is designed to align with professional-body examination syllabuses, potentially earning you exemptions from ACCA or CIMA exams as you study.
Who it's for
Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications; 75% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent over recent years. The most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students was less than 48 points. This course suits those pursuing professional accounting and finance careers who wish to complete their degree in an accelerated timeframe.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting and Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of working graduates, 65% are in highly skilled work or further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £25,000 to £32,500, rising to £30,175–£42,600 after five years. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accelerated Degree is taught full-time over 2 years at Bloomsbury Institute, a University located on its Main Site in central London. Teaching is in English. The degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and CIMA, offering students up to 9 exemptions from professional examinations. Bloomsbury Institute is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; this degree received Bronze for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 75% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code AF02). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Bloomsbury Institute →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £25,000 – £35,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £21,500 | £12,500 – £28,000 | 150 |
| 5 years after | £24,500 | £14,000 – £36,000 | 135 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 45; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.4 out of 10: NSS 95.9% · in work or study 80% · continued 45%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Bloomsbury Institute
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Site
14,834 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Bloomsbury Institute from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £22,880 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Bloomsbury Institute’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Bloomsbury Institute and gov.uk before you apply.
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