BSc (Hons) Finance Bachelor's degree at Westminster
BSc (Hons) Finance at Westminster is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) and awarded Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Westminster, based in Marylebone Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Finance graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 82% (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 5 modules
- Business and Commercial Awareness for FinanceCore
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Introduction module providing foundation for academic and professional success in Finance. Covers self-responsibility mindset, critical engagement with academic sources, commercial sector knowledge, professional development, equality, diversity and inclusion, emotional intelligence, and employability skills.
- Corporate Financial AccountingCore
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Introduces and develops understanding of key financial statements used to communicate information about corporations. Covers interpreting company financial accounts, financial analysis of corporate organisations. Integrates Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity topics including women and minorities in accounting, executive compensation, gender, race, representation on corporate boards, and sustainability.
- Introduction to FinanceCore
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Provides knowledge of fundamental concepts and analytical tools for exploring current practices in finance. Emphasizes contemporary theoretical frameworks and their applications to business problems faced by corporations and investing organisations.
- Introduction to Financial MarketsCore
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Provides wide-ranging knowledge of the global financial system and associated financial markets and institutions. Focuses on central banks, functions of different types of financial institutions and markets, and financial products commonly traded including equity and debt markets, money markets and foreign exchange markets.
- Mathematics for FinanceCore
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Equips students with mathematical and numeracy skills required for finance degree. Covers basic algebra, functions and graphs, solving systems of equations, exponents and logarithms, financial mathematics (time value of money), linear algebra (matrices), differentiation and partial differentiation, unconstrained and constrained optimisation.
Year 2 6 modules
- Corporate FinanceCore
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Develops thorough understanding of key topics and concepts in corporate finance. Develops skills and in-depth understanding of corporate finance themes through knowledge and practical application of theoretical concepts from perspectives of financial managers responsible for significant investment and financial decisions.
- Financial IndustriesCore
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Provides holistic understanding of major financial and banking industries in UK, Europe and Internationally. Covers different roles, services and areas of growth in financial and non-financial sectors, recruitment and selection techniques, highly skilled jobs and entry requirements. Emphasizes career management, planning and graduate opportunities. Includes authentic assessments on recruitment applications such as interview practice, presentations, assessment centres and job applications.
- Financial Modelling and StatisticsCore
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Provides basic understanding of statistical and econometrics techniques used in financial markets. Develops understanding of financial theory and teaches application of different financial and analytical techniques in financial markets, investment decision-making and risk management. Covers probability and probability distribution, summary statistics, regression analytics, time series analysis and their applications in finance.
- Securities AnalysisCore
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Gives in-depth understanding of how different valuation and analytical techniques are used in financial markets on a range of popular financial securities. Covers financial derivatives markets, instruments and valuation principles. Teaches practical, industry standard analysis of global financial securities.
- Corporate GovernanceOptional
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Introduces and develops understanding of key concepts and features of corporate governance. Covers theories of corporate governance, comprehensive knowledge of UK system of corporate governance and its development, guidelines and regulations corporations must follow.
- Principles of Big Data Management for FinanceOptional
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Analyzes and evaluates rapid proliferation of data with focus on fundamental principles of big data management. Covers key characteristics of big data – volume, variety, velocity, veracity, value, and variability. Critically examines reliability, validity, and significance of technologies such as SQL, Hadoop, and Apache Spark. Covers data mining and its applications including business intelligence and recommender systems within financial context.
Year 3 1 modules
- Advanced Corporate FinanceCore
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Specialist Level 6 module giving overview of more advanced topics in corporate finance. Focuses on major decision-making areas in corporate finance and selected topics in corporate investments and financial policies. Overviews both theory and empirical evidence for application in solving comprehensive and complex financial problems.
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
You'll study the technical and practical foundations of finance and accounting, progressing from core principles to specialist topics. Year 1 typically introduces financial accounting, the time value of money and markets, and quantitative methods for business decisions. Year 2 moves to management accounting, corporate finance and financial reporting under international standards. In Year 3, you'll usually choose specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, fintech or professional-body exemptions, and complete an independent dissertation or applied project. The course builds systematic knowledge of financial statements, valuation, investment appraisal and decision-making frameworks, grounded in real-world practice.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff band among entrants was 96–111 points. You'll need to be committed to full-time study over three years and interested in developing both theoretical knowledge and practical competence in finance.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting & Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 65% of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £25,000 to £32,500, rising to £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 85% across the student body.
University & format
The University of Westminster is a public university founded in 1838, based at its Marylebone Campus in London. This BSc (Hons) Finance is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English. The course is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) and is awarded as a nationally recognised UK degree. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from 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.
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 | 86% |
| another higher-education qualification | 6% |
| a Baccalaureate | 4% |
| an Access course | 3% |
| a foundation course | 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 N3N2). 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 Westminster →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.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is 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 | £30,000 | £24,000 – £38,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £28,000 | £22,000 – £34,500 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £33,000 | £27,500 – £55,500 | 30 |
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.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
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: 50; 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
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. 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 8.1 out of 10: NSS 81.9% · in work or study 80% · continued 82%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Westminster
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 Marylebone Campus
8,622 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 Westminster 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 Westminster’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 Westminster and gov.uk before you apply.
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