BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at West London
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at West London is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations.
About this course
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at West London, based in Ealing / Brentford. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 83% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 34% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £29,000. (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: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 83% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (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.
Level 3 6 modules
- Introduction to BusinessCompulsory
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During this module you will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of business organisations and the way they operate in the UK economy.
- Recording Business TransactionsCompulsory
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During this module you will cover the methods of bookkeeping and financial accounting used by organisations to record their financial transactions.
- Personalised LearningCompulsory
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The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, research
- Data Handling and ICTCompulsory
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You will develop skills and confidence in the use and application of numerical data and analysis. You will also prepare, present and process data using business software.
- Managing People and SystemsCompulsory
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In the course of this management module you will explore people management within business structures and how they lead to the fulfilment of business goals. You will learn about recruitment, different personalities, team dynamics, people assessment systems and understand basic theories of motivation and leadership.
- Study Skills for SuccessCompulsory
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This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.
Level 4 6 modules
- Introduction to Financial AccountingCompulsory
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The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements. Upon successful completion of this module, you should have a solid base from which to continue onto Level 5 Financial Accounting and Level 6 Financial Reporting.
- Digital Skills for AccountantsCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to provide you with a range of digital skills required to succeed in the workplace as well as throughout your studies. You will be introduced to research skills and methods in the field of accounting and finance, both of a quantitative and qualitative nature. You will also learn to critique, prepare and present findings in an impactful manner to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and reference your findings using the Harvard referencing system. You will also devel
- Quantitative MethodsCompulsory
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The module aims to provide an understanding of the role of data analysis in business and finance. Develop basic analytical and numerical skills into an ability to approach and solve business problems and develop the ability to interpret numerical results as an aid to decision-making.
- Introduction to Management AccountingCompulsory
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The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts. Upon successful completion of the module, you should have a solid base from which to continue on Level 5 Management Accounting and Level 6 Performance Management and Control.
- Introduction to Sustainability in AccountingCompulsory
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This module aims to give you a deeper understanding of sustainable business operations and the important role played by professional accountants in helping companies embed sustainability into their corporate strategies to deliver long-term value to stakeholders. The module also explores the important role of data analytics in sustainable business practices.
- Introduction to EconomicsCompulsory
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The aim of the module is to help you to develop an awareness of the economic environment in which business operates, within a local, national and international context.
Level 5 6 modules
- Auditing in ContextCompulsory
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The aim of this module is to enable you to demonstrate an understanding of auditing principles and regulations in a business context for organisations in the UK. You will learn to apply the audit procedures in a variety of simple practical situations. Upon successful completion of this module, you should have a solid base from which to continue onto Level 6 Auditing.
- Financial AccountingCompulsory
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The aim of the module is to build and further develop the knowledge and skills taught in Level 4 Introduction to Financial Accounting. You will gain a deeper understanding of applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements. Upon successful completion of the module, you should have a solid base from which to continue onto Level 6 Financial Reporting.
- TaxationCompulsory
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The module aims to develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals. Upon successful completion of this module, you should have a solid base from which to continue on to Level 6 Personal and Corporate Taxation.
- Business and Corporate LawCompulsory
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The module aims to develop knowledge and skills in understanding the general legal framework and specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.
- Financial ManagementCompulsory
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The module aims to develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. Upon successful completion of this module you should have a solid base from which to continue on to Level 6 Corporate Finance.
- Management AccountingCompulsory
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The module aims to build on knowledge and skills taught at Level 4 (Introduction to Management Accounting) and develop an understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts. Upon successful completion of this module, you should have a solid base from which to continue onto Level 6 Performance Management and Control.
Level 6 6 modules
- Corporate FinanceCompulsory
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This module builds on knowledge and skills taught at Level 5 (Financial Management) and aims to develop the skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions.
- Financial ReportingCompulsory
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The aim of the module is to build and further develop knowledge and skills taught at Level 4 (Introduction to Financial Accounting) and Level 5 (Financial Accounting) in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including group entities, and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
- Performance Management and ControlCompulsory
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The module aims to build on knowledge and skills taught at Level 4 (Introduction to Management Accounting) and Level 5 (Management Accounting) helping develop skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.
- Personal and Corporate TaxationOptional
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The module aims to build upon the knowledge and skills gained at Level 5 (Taxation) and develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies, and groups of companies.
- AuditingOptional
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This module builds on Level 5 Auditing in Context and aims to enable you to demonstrate a detailed understanding of auditing principles and procedures applicable to business organisations and to select and apply those procedures in a variety of practical situations.
- Analysis Report on Current Issues in Accounting and FinanceOptional
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The module aims to enable you to engage in a knowledge-based debate with your peers on selected current issues in accounting and finance. This is not a taught module, it is a research project that focuses on the current
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 financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance with practical grounding in auditing, taxation and modern applications such as fintech. You'll begin with the foundations: double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements and the reporting framework, alongside core quantitative and financial principles. In your second year, you'll move into management accounting for decision-making, investment appraisal and financial analysis under international standards. From year 3 onwards, you'll typically specialise, choosing from audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, fintech, or other options, and complete an independent dissertation or applied project, often aligned with professional examinations. Throughout, the course emphasises real-world application and technical rigour.
Who it's for
This course suits students seeking a structured qualification in accounting and finance with professional accreditation. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff band among entrants was 48–63 points.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting and Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 65% were in highly skilled roles or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £25,000–£32,500 at 15 months; after three years, £23,375–£33,000; and after five years, £30,175–£42,600. These figures reflect national outcomes, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 85% of students continuing past their first year.
University & format
The University of West London is a UK degree-awarding university located in Ealing and Brentford. This is a full-time, 4-year Bachelor's degree taught in English. The programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for exemptions from some professional examinations, and as a nationally recognised UK degree it meets quality standards set by the Office for Students, which awarded the university Silver for teaching quality in the 2023 TEF.
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.
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 | 80% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 15% |
| Other | 5% |
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 NN43). 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 West London →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 | £29,000 | £25,000 – £34,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £16,000 – £28,000 | 620 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £20,500 – £34,000 | 650 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; 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: 50; 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.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 13% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
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: 260; response rate: 52%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 4 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 36.9. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £5,760/yr over 4 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
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
Published home tuition is £5,760/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
83% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £29,000. 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 7.7 out of 10: NSS 87.9% · in work or study 83% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of West 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 Ealing / Brentford
2,092 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 West London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by West London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 West London’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 West London and gov.uk before you apply.
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