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BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting at BUL weaves together core theory, research methods and applied practice, with the flexibility to pursue specialist options that match your interests, whether that's corporate finance, forensic accounting, or taxation, alongside an…
About this course
Brunel's Finance and Accounting BSc gives you a solid grounding in the theories, principles and practices of finance and accounting. Find out more. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at BUL, based in Brunel University Campus. 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 85% (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 6 modules
- Mathematics for Economics and FinanceCompulsory
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This module is designed to provide students of all academic backgrounds with strong mathematical foundations necessary for further study in Economics, Finance and Accountancy. Students will strengthen their understanding of basic algebra and differential calculus and the way they are applied in Economics, Finance and Accountancy.
- Financial MarketsCompulsory
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This module aims to give students an understanding of the roles and functions of financial markets and an awareness of the financial system, in order to provide a necessary basis for further study.
- Statistics and Data AnalysisCompulsory
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This module is designed to build numerical and data analysis skills which are in high demand in industry. It aims to provide an understanding of key statistical concepts and methods, such as descriptive statistics, probability theory, inference, testing and sampling. Students will have the chance to develop hands-on expertise with analysing data sets and utilising software tools to draw meaningful insights from real-world data.
- Microeconomic PrinciplesCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to core concepts, methods and techniques of modern microeconomics. The course prepares students for more advanced topics to be studied in following years.
- Macroeconomic PrinciplesCompulsory
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This module provides students with a firm foundation in the principles of macroeconomics at the theoretical level, which will provide the basis for further core modules at level 2 and level 3. It aims to demonstrate the application of theory to current issues in macroeconomics.
- Introduction to Accounting and Financial ManagementCompulsory
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The module introduces students to the essential concepts of accounting and financial management. As the foundation of all other accounting modules, you will study how financial information is prepared, communicated and used. You will develop skills in critically evaluating and appreciating the importance of the accounting and finance function within organisations particularly in connection with business decision-making. Students will learn how to: prepare a set of essential financial statements
Year 2 8 modules
- Financial Accounting and Statement AnalysisCompulsory
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This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities.
- Corporate FinanceCompulsory
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This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the financing decisions and policy of modern corporations.
- Corporate InvestmentCompulsory
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This module represents a core component of corporate finance and aims to give students a range of techniques to investigate firms' investment decisions.
- Management AccountingCompulsory
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This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for purposes of planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.
- Quantitative MethodsCompulsory
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The aim of the course is to provide students with a review of statistical methods applied in economic analysis, the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse data and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate relevant models. Students will learn about and practice techniques in performing and discussing data analysis. This modules is recommended for students who wish to write a dissertation in Economics.
- Company Law and RegulationOptional
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This module aims to explore the nature and scope of the general legal system in the UK and its major laws related to business and companies, to provide a critical understanding of the legal framework within which companies operate, to investigate legal obligations and the effects of the law on key factors in relation to company formation, day-to-day administration and failure, and to develop knowledge and analytical skills on evaluation of issues related to obligation of companies and their dire
- Introduction to EconometricsOptional
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The aim of this module is to provide students with the theoretical skills needed to understand and analyse econometric studies and the practical skills needed to construct and estimate such models.
- Mathematical EconomicsOptional
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This module aims to demonstrate the importance of mathematical modelling in economics and finance and introduce students to further mathematical tools needed to analyse problems in the field.
Year 3 12 modules
- Corporate ReportingCompulsory
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Corporate reporting plays a key role in an organization's communication with its various stakeholders. The aim of this module is to develop students' critical knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards in the preparation and analysis of financial statements (standalone and group i.e. consolidated financial statements) of (listed) public interest entities. The module also aims to develop a critical understanding of the evolving role of the corporation as a responsible
- Applied Econometrics and Data AnalyticsOptional
- Financial Theory and Corporate PolicyOptional
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The aim of this course is to give students a thorough theoretical and practical guide to corporate finance. Advanced corporate finance topics are covered including capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, payout policy, raising equity capital, mergers and acquisitions, real options, working capital management, market efficiency, and corporate governance. The material presented for each topic includes theory, empirical evidence and practical examples. Emphasis is given to recent dev
- Financial EngineeringOptional
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The aim of the course is to offer an introduction to the theory and practice of financial engineering. The course will examine the design, the development and the implementation of financial innovation, in addition to developing a deeper understanding of the workings of financial markets.
- Behavioural FinanceOptional
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This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles of behavioural finance and to apply behavioural finance tools to financial decision-making and to interpret their findings. Students will engage in critically evaluating the theories and tools of behavioural finance.
- Housing FinanceOptional
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This module aims to enable students to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the operation of housing finance at both a micro and macro levels. The module will cover the behaviour of lenders and investors in the housing market in risk control and return optimisation, and regulation of housing finance. It will also introduce the importance of mortgages and house prices at a macroeconomic level, including aspects of monetary and macroprudential policies.
- Fixed Income SecuritiesOptional
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This module will provide an understanding of security valuation and portfolio Management within the fixed income markets. It will explore the underlying economic and finance theory, market developments and various practical approaches to fixed income investment.
- Sustainability AccountingOptional
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To develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development, as they apply to the accountancy and auditing professions, and how they inform future accounting/auditing practice
- Audit and AssuranceOptional
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To develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out an audit or assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework, best practice and current developments.
- TaxationOptional
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The module aims to enable students to examine the conceptual and computational principles of the UK taxation system as they affect businesses and individuals.
- Forensic AccountingOptional
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This module aims to develop students' critical understanding of the meaning and purpose of forensic accounting and the role of the expert witness. To facilitate a critical awareness of the nature and extent of financial dispute resolution. To enable students to apply techniques used in forensic accounting engagements, including the identification and quantification of admissible evidence and the quantification of damages.
- Economics, Finance, and Accounting ProjectOptional
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 course gives you a solid grounding in the theories, principles and practices of finance and accounting. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in financial accounting, introduction to finance, and quantitative methods for business. In Year 2, a course like this normally moves to management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting and analysis under IFRS standards. Year 3 introduces specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, and fintech, alongside advanced corporate reporting and a dissertation or applied project. The progression is designed to build from fundamental concepts through professional practice to independent research, with many modules aligned to professional-body examination exemptions.
Who it's for
You're analytically minded and drawn to how organisations manage money, risk and resources. You enjoy problem-solving and have a head for numbers, but also appreciate the ethical and business context that shapes financial decisions. This course suits you if you want a career in accounting, audit, corporate finance or a related field, or if you're exploring where a finance and accounting qualification might take you. Expect rigorous study of regulatory frameworks and technical practice, balanced with real-world application. You should be comfortable with independent work, including a substantial research project in your final year.
Careers & job market
Across accounting and finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with 65% in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Starting salaries typically fall between £25,000 and £32,500; after five years, graduates earn between £30,175 and £42,600 (national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data). Career paths include chartered accountancy, auditing, financial management, tax advisory and forensic accounting. Professional exemptions mean you can progress towards qualifications such as ACCA, ICAEW or CIPFA with fewer exams to sit.
University & format
Brunel University of London is a public university founded in 1966, located on the Brunel University Campus. This BSc (Hons) in Finance and Accounting is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for exemptions from some professional examinations. Brunel is a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body and holds 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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The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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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 | 95% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
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.
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. 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-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at BUL →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
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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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 | £30,000 | £25,500 – £35,000 | 45 |
| 5 years after | £36,500 | £27,500 – £46,500 | 50 |
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
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.
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.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. 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.
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 8.7 out of 10: NSS 88.3% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Brunel University London
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 Brunel University Campus
1,392 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 BUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,400 / 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
BUL offers the Dean's International Scholarship (£2,000 per academic year) for international students, see Scholarships above.
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 BUL and gov.uk before you apply.
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