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BA (Hons) International Finance and Accounting Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

BA (Hons) International Finance and Accounting at Coventry University. You'll study core accounting and finance theory alongside research methods, applied case work and specialist options tailored to your interests.

BA (Hons)
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3
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About this course

Study an ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accredited degree course with employability skills at the heart of its modules. This course may appeal to you if you From the provider’s course page.

BA (Hons) International Finance and Accounting is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Coventry University, based in London Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Business and management graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (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.

6.7
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent85

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)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong75

Stronger evidence Published sample: 135. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Fair40

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 40% (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 one 4 modules
  • Business EconomicsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Learn about the economic environment in which businesses operate, providing a fundamental understanding of economic systems and principles. Explore how resources are allocated in a market economy, and examine different market structures and their impact on businesses and consumers, and assess the role of government in economic decision-making. Learn about key economic issues, including inflation, unemployment and economic growth, as well as the influence of the international economy.

  • International Business Practices and LawCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Learn about the key legal principles that apply to businesses, and develop the knowledge and skills to navigate legal situations in the business world. Understand the legal foundations of business entities, including their formation, governance, and financing, while exploring key aspects of corporate regulation, insolvency and stakeholder rights. Use case studies and practical applications to learn about the role of law in business decision-making to prepare for further study and professional pr

  • Financial and Management AccountingCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Get a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of financial and management accounting. Build a foundation in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and management accounting techniques to accurately record transactions, apply financial adjustments and interpret financial data. Learn how to use key accounting tools to enhance your ability to analyse financial performance and support effective decision-making in business contexts. Develop your critical thinking skills

  • Business and TechnologyCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Learn how modern businesses operate and change, with a focus on governance, accountability and making ethical decisions. Explore how organisations are structured, how different stakeholders exert influence, and how new technologies are shaping business today. Develop the critical thinking skills you'll need to understand real business situations, respond to external environment factors, and use technology in financial- and business decision-making. This could be useful as you prepare for a caree

Year two 4 modules
  • Applied Research Methods and Data AnalysisCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Build your skills in using numbers and data to support research. This module focuses on key quantitative techniques, including statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, and how they're applied in accounting, finance and economics research. This module also covers essential statistical concepts, regression models and research methodologies, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Gain practical experience in data analysis using statistical software, enhancing your

  • Financial Markets, Institutions and RegulationCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Learn about the structure, roles, and functions of financial markets and institutions within a global context. Examine key financial risks, ethical considerations and the regulatory frameworks governing financial activities. Learn how financial markets work and why they matter. You'll explore how primary, secondary and money markets are structured, examine how financial regulations help keep markets stable, protect consumers, and use professional codes to understand and respond to ethical challe

  • Corporate Reporting and AnalysisCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Understand the international rules for corporate financial reporting and develop skills such as reading and understanding financial statements. Focus on international regulations, financial statement interpretation and post-reporting adjustments and use practical applications to develop your analytical skills in evaluating company performance using financial reporting techniques.

  • Performance ManagementCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Develop your understanding of management accounting concepts and techniques, gaining the skills to support effective decision-making, planning and control across various business contexts. This module focuses on long-term strategy and demonstrates how combining financial and non-financial data can help measure performance, manage resources effectively and support an organisation's goals. Examine cost accounting techniques, budgeting methods and decision-making models, evaluating their benefits a

Placement year 2 modules
  • UK Work PlacementOptional
    Module details

    This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

  • Study/Work Placement Abroad YearOptional
    Module details

    This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Final year 4 modules
  • Applied Business ProjectCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Apply discipline-specific knowledge gained from previous studies to a structured project that tackles real-world business challenges. Through applied or business-focused research, you will develop a professional report that demonstrates analytical depth and practical insight. This module aims to enhance your critical thinking, strategic decision-making and professional communication skills and help you prepare for your career.

  • TaxationCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Learn the fundamentals of taxation for businesses and employees. Understand how to do tax calculations for individuals and companies and how the UK tax system works. Apply key taxation principles, enhance your ability to present tax calculations to stakeholders and explore the broader role of taxation in society. Examine the normative principles shaping tax system design, the sources of UK tax legislation and the administration of the tax system. By the end of this module, you should be able to

  • Audit and AssuranceCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Develop your knowledge of external and internal auditing within the UK and international regulatory frameworks, focusing on legal, ethical, and professional considerations. Critically analyse auditing's role in governance, risk management and internal controls. The module explores auditing theories, methodologies, and regulatory demands, along with emerging trends in the profession. Understand the responsibilities of auditors, assurance providers and the evolving audit landscape.

  • Financial ManagementCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Develop your ability to analyse and apply financial management principles in corporate decision-making. Explore the role of financial management within the economic environment, focusing on investment, financing and dividend policy decisions. Assess various sources of financing, evaluate risk-return trade-offs, apply investment appraisal techniques and explore business valuation methods. Gain the skills to optimise working capital and risk management strategies, ensuring efficient use of financi

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 professional accounting and finance training with employability skills embedded throughout. In Year 1, you'll usually study financial accounting, introduction to finance, and quantitative methods for business, building your understanding of financial statements, markets and spreadsheet modelling. Year 2 moves to management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting under IFRS, developing your ability to cost operations, appraise investments and interpret accounts. In Year 3, you'll typically specialise in areas such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, or fintech, whilst completing an advanced corporate reporting module and an independent dissertation or applied project. The course structure aligns with professional-body exemption pathways.

Who it's for

You're driven by numbers, systems and how organisations manage money. You're comfortable with rigorous study but keen to develop skills that matter in real workplaces, problem-solving, client communication, technical software. You aim toward professional accountancy or a wider finance career. You'll find this course demanding but focused: it's not theoretical alone, and it assumes you're serious about the field.

Careers & job market

Nationally, 87% of accounting and finance graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in work, 65% are in highly skilled roles. Starting salaries nationally range from £25,000 to £32,500; after five years, graduates earn between £30,175 and £42,600. Your exemptions from professional exams position you well for chartered accountant routes and other specialist finance roles.

University & format

The BA (Hons) International Finance and Accounting is delivered full-time over 3 years at Coventry University's London Campus. Teaching is in English. The degree 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. Coventry University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; the degree is nationally recognised and the university holds a Gold 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.

The teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
92%

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.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

AccreditationCIMA, ICAEW

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent100% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 80 - 95 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Coventry University's official course page for the current offer.

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

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent100%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

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.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

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.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesCCDA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Coventry University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,600 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at Coventry University →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

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.

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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

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,000£24,000 – £32,000135
3 years after£25,000£20,000 – £32,000900
5 years after£31,500£24,500 – £41,500950

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 135. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

75%
in work or further study 15 months on
45%
in highly skilled work or study
40%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
66%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£25,000 – £32,500
After 3 years LEO
£25,000
£23,375 – £33,000
After 5 years LEO
£31,500
£30,175 – £42,600
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,000 – £44,000

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.

75 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

70% working5% working and studying0% in further study45% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 135. 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.

This course £31,500Peer median £35,500Middle 50% £30,000–£42,500
33rd percentile

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 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
  • Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975

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: 30; 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.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Accounting & Finance courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
65%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
  • Banks & insurers
  • Corporate finance teams
  • HMRC & public sector

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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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.

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Where graduates go

75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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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 6.7 out of 10: NSS 84.6% · in work or study 75% · continued 40%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Coventry University

All students29,505
International45.1%
Aged 25+30.6%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around London Campus

7,722 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 1390Other Theft 1128Anti Social Behaviour 1126Theft From The Person 1025Shoplifting 974

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 Coventry University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £17,600 / 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 Coventry 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 Coventry University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 80 - 95 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Coventry University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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