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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance / Business and Management
Aberystwyth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance / Business and Management course at Aberystwyth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
The Accounting and Finance / Business and Management course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | A |
| Economics | B |
| Geography | C |
| Psychology | C |
| History | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | A |
| Psychology | C |
| Economics | C |
| Geography | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | D |
| Business Studies | C |
| Economics | C |
| History | C |
| Biology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | C |
| History | C |
| Physics | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N4N1
Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its Accounting and Finance / Business and Management course.
This multi-accredited Accounting and Finance with Business Management degree gives you the opportunity to explore and develop your knowledge on the principles of Accountancy and Business Management while gaining professional recognition from the world’s leading accountancy bodies such as the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CII and ICSA. This degree is the perfect choice if you are looking for a future career in accountancy, management and leadership. Over the course of the three years, you will discover additional topics which will include financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit, and computerised accounting systems.
Upon studying this degree, you will fast-track your accountancy career. The Accountancy and Finance element of this course provides you with exemptions from key professional examinations. Studying a degree in Accounting and Finance with Business Management will equip you with the following skills:
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Understanding organisational behaviour and structure;
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Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;
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Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;
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The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;
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Effective problem solving;
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Analytical and creative thinking skills;
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Decision- making;
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
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Time-management and organisational skills;
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Self-motivation and self- reliance.
A degree in Accounting and Finance / Business Management opens up various opportunities after graduating. Many students from our department have pursued careers in the following areas: Chartered accountancy; Chartered management accountancy; Investment analysis; Financial risk analyst; Actuarial; Civil service.
Source: Aberystwyth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Aberystwyth Business School
Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business studies
• Management studies
• Accounting
• Finance
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £19,190 per year |
| International | £19,190 per year |
Aberystwyth University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Accounting and Finance / Business and Management course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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91%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
96%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
96%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
97%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
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91%
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96%
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Assessment and feedback
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93%
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Academic support
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93%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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91%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
96%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
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Teaching on my course
98%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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Assessment and feedback
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96%
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Student voice
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Student voice
93%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
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Teaching on my course
98%
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Teaching on my course
98%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
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Learning opportunities
94%
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Learning opportunities
94%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
98%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
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Assessment and feedback
91%
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Assessment and feedback
91%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
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Academic support
98%
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Academic support
98%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
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Organisation and management
99%
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Organisation and management
99%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
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How well organised is your course?
98%
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Learning resources
97%
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Learning resources
97%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
92%
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Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Accounting and Finance / Business and Management course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Aberystwyth University graduates who took Accounting and Finance / Business and Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Finance Professionals
5%
Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aberystwyth University graduates who took Accounting and Finance / Business and Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Accounting and Finance / Business and Management.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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