BSc (Hons) Business And Finance Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Business And Finance at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification will be nationally recognised.
About this course
Engage in practical learning, develop your entrepreneurial spirit and build new knowledge and skills on our BSc (Hons) Business and Finance degree. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Business And Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business studies graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 81% (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 7 modules
- Business EnvironmentCompulsory20 credits
Module details
covers the basic principles of micro- and macro-economics. The micro element will provide a theoretical base, allowing for the study of organisational behaviour in the marketplace. The macro element will equip you with an understanding of the broader national and international environment in which business operates.
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
- Principles of EconomicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
is designed to provide an introduction to micro and macro-economics and to provide you with the opportunity to understand and apply theory to business organisations. It covers fundamental economic ideas, goals and decisions of organisations, the market system and competitive process, the financial system and the macroeconomic context of organisations.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Organisational BehaviourCompulsory20 credits
Module details
provides a comprehensive foundation to the study of management from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The module seeks to consider the conceptual frameworks relevant to the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations and examine the issues which are raised in their management. The module focuses on three themes: rational modes of management, people strategies and contemporary issues in the workplace.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Language 1Optional20 credits
Module details
is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. The module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encoura
Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical
- New Venture CreationOptional20 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 10 modules
- 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
- 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
- Operations ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
gives you the opportunity to learn about relevant concepts and practicalities for application in a working environment. The module will enable you to improve your competitiveness at a global level. Operations management is an area of study that recognises that resources are scarce and that choices must be made between the alternatives available in terms of running and improving operations to a high standard and within budget. Progressing from basic economic concerns, the module considers the pra
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Practical
- Human Resource ManagementOptional20 credits
Module details
is concerned with developments in people management practice across industries. In keeping with the management discipline in general, there have been a number of significant developments in the management of people over the last few decades, not least with the move away from Personnel Management to Human Resource Management. The module will take a practical yet integrated approach, as required by today's HR professionals.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- International BusinessOptional20 credits
Module details
provides an overview of key management activities related to International Business. The module considers a range of corporate functions including global supply chain management, international marketing and human resources management, and accounting and financial management. You will analyse the different ways and conditions under which firms internationalise their operations, and how different structural changes in the global economy are impacting upon the international business environment.
Assessment: 50% Exam 50% Practical
- Money, Banking and Financial MarketsOptional20 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
- Computerised Accounting Information SystemsOptional20 credits
Module details
focuses on developing a wide range of advanced IT skills and applying them in accounting and financial management. By the end of this module, you will be able to obtain a CIMA Accredited Sage Foundation Certificate as well as a CIMA Accredited Sage Advanced Certificate to formally recognise your achievement of basic and advanced levels of IT skills. You will be able to use basic and advanced Sage skills in performing accounting and finance tasks.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Entrepreneurship and InnovationOptional20 credits
Module details
explores characteristics, behaviours, attributes, and skills of entrepreneurship as well as the whole process of innovation from idea to product development and the conditions that must be fulfilled for innovation to thrive. The module explores research from a number of areas to highlight the importance of factors such as social and economic capital, local and regional infrastructure and the role of government in enabling (or disabling) innovation. You'll develop your entrepreneurial skills, ide
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Business and Company LawOptional20 credits
Module details
provides you with an understanding of key principles of business law and company law, relating to business and commerce.
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 emphasises practical learning and enterprise alongside core accounting and finance knowledge. You'll usually start with financial accounting fundamentals, introduction to finance, and quantitative methods for business. In Year 2, the course typically moves to management accounting, corporate finance, and financial reporting and analysis under IFRS. Year 3 focuses on specialist options, such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, and fintech, together with advanced corporate reporting and a dissertation or applied project. Many final-year components are designed with professional-body exemptions in view, supporting progression to chartered accountancy qualifications.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Most accepted students (94%) entered with A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff band among recent entrants was 96–111 points. The programme is designed for those interested in accounting and finance careers who want a structured pathway combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and independent research.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting and Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 65% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £25,000 to £32,500, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after three years and £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures reflect Graduate Outcomes and LEO data across the sector, not a guarantee for this programme specifically. First-year retention stands at 85% across the student body.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Business and Finance is studied full-time at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk, over 3 years. Teaching is in English. Edge Hill is a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body. The university holds a Silver 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.
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 | 94% |
| an Access course | 5% |
| another higher-education qualification | 1% |
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 N217). 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
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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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 | £25,000 | £24,000 – £29,500 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £22,000 | £17,500 – £26,500 | 95 |
| 5 years after | £26,500 | £21,500 – £32,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupationsSOC 2020 62 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £22,297
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: 55; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. 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 8.9 out of 10: NSS 91.4% · in work or study 95% · continued 81%.
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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