BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at BPP University
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at BPP University. BPP University is a private, recognised UK degree-awarding body founded in 1992. The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at BPP University, based in BPP London West. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Finance graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £28,500. (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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 69% (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.
Year 1 8 modules
- Academic and Assessment Support
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This module helps you build a strong foundation of academic skills, ensuring you feel confident when it comes to demonstrating your abilities through the quality of your work.
- Business English
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This module will give you a firm basis of academic English and academic skills.
- Business Principles20 credits
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Gain insights into the operations of businesses and their environments. You'll understand how organisations are structured and learn how accounting and other key business functions contribute to efficient, effective and ethical management.
- Mathematics and Business Finance20 credits
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Learn the foundations of important sources of financing available in the capital markets, as well as a general insight into the current issues incorporate financial management.
- Professional Skills for Accountants20 credits
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Develop the broad set of skills required to put your technical skills into practice, such as effective communication, analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Business Law20 credits
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Learn the legal issues that affect professional accountants and business people, including the legal regulations that will impact your professional life. You'll also understand the boundaries of your legal knowledge and when to seek professional help.
- Introductory Management Accounting20 credits
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Learn the fundamentals of cost and management accounting and control with an introduction to the principles, mechanics and subjective issues involved in the preparation of internal accounting information together with performance knowledge and techniques.
- Introductory Financial Accounting20 credits
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This module aims to provide a solid grounding in the system of double entry bookkeeping which will underpin any further study in financial reporting.
Year 2 4 modules
- Performance Management30 credits
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Performance management is a major area of management accounting. Accountants need to understand how a business should be managed and controlled and how information systems can be used to facilitate this.
- Business Data Analysis30 credits
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Gain a solid grounding in key analytical techniques required to analyse effectively business data and data relevant for business.
- Finance in the 21st Century30 credits
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Examine the key motivations of financial institutions, interpret the key risks inherent to financial markets and learn how contemporary issues are changing finance.
- Taxation30 credits
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This module encompasses the core areas of taxation in the UK, including income tax, corporation tax, national insurance, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and value added tax.
Year 3 4 modules
- Financial Reporting30 credits
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Learn the theoretical bases underlying financial accounting and reporting within the current international regulatory context. Extend your understanding of accounting concepts and theories through a deeper examination of accounting topics.
- Financial Management30 credits
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Examine the role and purpose of the financial management function within a business, covering the key decisions of where to invest, how to finance investments, and how much of the returns from investments should be paid in dividends.
- Audit and Assurance30 credits
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Discover what it means to be an auditor in an audit professional services firm, learning the process of planning and performing audits to minimise audit failure, and start to evaluate the major areas of current debate informing professional practice.
- Business Ethics and Corporate Sustainability30 credits
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Study the role of business ethics and its importance in contemporary business, considering ethical challenges facing businesses and how individuals and firms can address those challenges. You'll also explore theoretical approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and critically view CSR practices in context.
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 degree combines core accounting and finance knowledge with scope for specialisation in areas such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, fintech, and professional-body exemptions. You'll usually start with foundations in financial accounting, introductory finance, and quantitative methods for business. Year 2 typically progresses to management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting and analysis under IFRS standards. By Year 3, a course like this normally moves towards specialist options aligned to your interests, advanced corporate reporting covering group accounts and complex transactions, and a dissertation or applied project often designed with professional examination exemptions in mind.
Who it's for
Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications, 92% of accepted students came in with these or comparable credentials. The course suits those pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or related professional fields, and those aiming toward chartered accountancy or similar qualifications.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 87% of Accounting and Finance graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 65% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) ranging from £25,000 to £32,500; after three years, £23,375 to £33,000; and after five years, £30,175 to £42,600. These figures reflect the broader graduate population, not a guarantee.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance is delivered full-time over 3 years at BPP University, a private university based in London West. The degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations, and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body. BPP University received a Bronze award 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.
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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.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 92% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 4% |
| a previous degree | 2% |
| another higher-education qualification | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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 N4N3). 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 BPP University →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
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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 | £28,500 | £25,000 – £34,000 | 2245 |
| 3 years after | £27,500 | £22,500 – £34,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £36,500 | £27,500 – £48,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,245. Cohort 2021-22.
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
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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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,245. Cohort 2021-22. 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.
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
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £28,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.8 out of 10: NSS 85.9% · continued 69%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
BPP University
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 BPP London West
4,430 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 BPP University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £33,000 / 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 BPP University’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 BPP University and gov.uk before you apply.
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