BSc (Hons) Accounting Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Accounting at Edge Hill University. Accounting is about far more than processing numbers, it sits at the heart of how organisations make decisions and manage resources.
About this course
There’s more to accounting and finance than numbers. It’s a crucial part of business. Explore key aspects of accounting and finance at Edge Hill. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Accounting is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 94% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 58% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 65; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 94% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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
- Applying IT in Accounting and Financial ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Focuses on developing a wide range of basic IT skills and applying them to accounting and financial management. By the end of this module, you will be able to obtain a basic International Computer Driving Licence certificate (modules 1 – 7) as well as an International Computer Driving Licence Advanced Microsoft Excel certificate to formally recognise your achievement of basic and advanced levels of IT skills. You will be able to use basic and advanced MS Excel skills in performing accounting and
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Economics for AccountantsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
An area of study that recognises that resources for organisations are scarce and that choices must be made between alternative uses. The module provides an understanding of those external factors which might influence an organisation's financial situation.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Introduction to Financial AccountingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Takes you through basic double entry accounting leading to the production of a trial balance. You will discover how to extend the trial balance to produce the required information to generate the final accounts, consisting of a statement of financial position and a statement of comprehensive income. Furthermore, you will develop the accounting skills required for the adjustment of accounts for accruals, bad debts, bad debt provision and VAT. The module produces accounts for a sole proprietor, pa
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Introduction to Management AccountingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your analytical skills and introduces techniques that accountants use to provide effective information to the management of an organisation. You will identify the methods used to recognise and classify costs and manage basic budgets.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Mathematics and Statistics for Accounting and Financial ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces the basic mathematical and statistical concepts and techniques associated with managing business operations. The module provides core skills needed for forecasting, planning, budgeting and decision-making.
Assessment: 100% Exam
- New Venture CreationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces you to business planning and the development stages in business start-up. You will organise and evaluate theoretical perspectives in a practical setting, informing your future learning processes and outcomes. A key element of the module is a review of entrepreneurial skills and small business development through theoretical concepts of enterprise, self-employment and small business management. This module creates an awareness of emergent business types and their markets, the factors b
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
Year 2 6 modules
- Applied EconometricsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Designed to deepen your understanding of empirical methods used to analyse real-world business and economic datasets. The module provides a comprehensive exploration of econometric techniques essential for assessing economic trends, identifying causal relationships, and evaluating theoretical and policy impacts. The module will also utilise the use of statistical software to handle complex regression models, address econometric challenges such as multicollinearity and autocorrelation, and interp
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Financial Reporting and AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your knowledge and understanding of more advanced financial accounting, including consolidated reporting. You will evaluate the use of these techniques and apply them in a practical context.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Management AccountingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Focuses on the importance and relevance to all organisations of management accounting theories and systems in making decisions. Management accounting could be viewed as a main mechanism used by an organisation to control, coordinate and communicate its direction and strategies. This module enhances your skills in using and interpreting management accounting techniques and solutions.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Money, Banking and Financial MarketsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Offers students a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal roles played by money, interest rates, banking institutions, and financial markets within the economy. This module delves into the inner workings of the financial system and its profound impact on critical macroeconomic variables such as income, employment, and prices. Additionally, it scrutinises the regulatory frameworks that govern the banking and financial sectors, considering their implications for economic stability. This module ta
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Research Methodologies and Methods in Accounting and Financial ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Designed to develop basic research skills that are specially appropriate for designing, carrying out, analysing and writing up academic research in accounting and financial management. It will help you cover a wide range of research methodologies and methods that are necessary for putting your theoretical into practice. Ethical implications for research in accounting and financial management will also be explored.
Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practical
- Work PlacementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides you with an opportunity to hone employability skills, relate theory to practice and gain experience in a working environment. The module is designed to enhance your understanding, skill-base, personal development, aptitude for self-promotion and ability to reflect upon your experience in the workplace. It will also help familiarise you with professional business etiquette.
Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practical
Year 3 7 modules
- Advanced Financial Reporting and AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Ensures that you will be able to exercise judgement and evaluation in corporate reporting matters and that you have the capability to react to current developments or new practice. There will be opportunities for you to produce complex company accounts complying with the appropriate legislation and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and critically reflect on the process.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Advanced Management AccountingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Designed to help you apply and critically evaluate modern and sophisticated management accounting techniques and react to current developments or new management accounting practice. There will be opportunities for you to apply management accounting techniques for modern environments, produce advanced variances analysis, provide relevant information for more complex pricing and product decisions, and measure and evaluate financial and non-financial performance of organisations.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Dissertation in Accounting and Financial ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Offers you the opportunity to further develop your academic interest in a chosen area of study. The research project enables you to undertake a largely independent academic piece of research, supported by a project tutor, lectures and workshops.
Assessment: 90% Coursework 10% Practical
- Strategic FinanceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Introduces some of the techniques used in financial decision-making. An understanding of the financial implications of decisions is vital for managers. The module provides an insight into the complex issues involved in the financial appraisal of long term projects and allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of strategic financial management.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Sustainable EconomicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Covers a range of topics, including sustainable economic growth, renewable energy, conservation of biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and social inclusion. You will explore the role of government policies, international cooperation, technological innovation, and community engagement in advancing sustainable development goals. On top of this, you will critically evaluate strategies for transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient economy, conside
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Advanced EconometricsOptional20 credits
Module details
Provides you with sophisticated econometric modelling techniques that go beyond the basic analysis covered in introductory modules. You'll learn about advanced models such as panel data models, time series analysis, limited dependent variable models, simultaneous equation models and difference-in-differences analysis. These methods allow for more complex and realistic representation of economic phenomena.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Financial EconomicsOptional20 credits
Module details
Offers you a comprehensive foundation in financial economics, blending essential elements from economics, finance, and mathematics. The module will delve into the intricacies of financial decision-making processes, asset pricing mechanisms, portfolio management, and
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 moves beyond numerical mechanics to explore accounting and finance as a core business discipline. You'll usually start with financial accounting foundations, double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements and reporting frameworks, alongside quantitative methods and introductory finance covering markets, risk and time value of money. In your second year, you'll progress to management accounting for internal decision-making, corporate finance and investment appraisal, and financial reporting under IFRS. In your final year, you'll choose specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, fintech, or pathways aligned with professional-body exemptions. You'll typically culminate with an advanced corporate reporting module or applied dissertation project.
Who it's for
You'll thrive on this course if you're analytically minded, comfortable with detail, and genuinely curious about how organisations function financially. You should enjoy problem-solving and be willing to develop both technical competence and the professional judgment that accountancy demands. Expect to move between abstract concepts and practical scenarios, understanding *why* things matter, not just how to calculate them. If you're aiming for a career in accounting, auditing, finance or related fields, or you simply want to understand the financial side of business deeply, this degree provides a structured pathway.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 87% of graduates in Accounting & Finance are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degree. Starting earnings typically range from £25,000 to £32,500; after five years, graduates earn between £30,175 and £42,600 (figures vary based on role, location and progression). About two-thirds of working graduates move into highly skilled positions. This course carries professional accreditation from ACCA, CIPFA and AAT, which can exempt you from some professional examinations and support progression towards chartered accountant status or related qualifications.
University & format
This is a full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) taught in English at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. The course runs for 3 years. It is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) for exemptions from some professional examinations and membership eligibility. Edge Hill is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with Silver status 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
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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 | 70% |
| an Access course | 20% |
| another higher-education qualification | 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 RN12). 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 Edge Hill 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 | £24,000 | £23,000 – £29,000 | 65 |
| 3 years after | £21,500 | £18,000 – £26,000 | 300 |
| 5 years after | £26,500 | £21,500 – £32,000 | 300 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 65; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 65; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 34% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
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: 205; response rate: 53%. 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
94% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. 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 9.3 out of 10: NSS 94.3% · in work or study 94% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill 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 Ormskirk
220 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 Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / 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 Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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