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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
Birkbeck, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance course at Birkbeck, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 2D17
Here's what Birkbeck, University of London says about its Accounting and Finance course.
Our BSc Accounting and Finance gives you the opportunity to acquire both the quantitative and analytical skills required for a career in accountancy, alongside a range of transferable skills, including decision-making, management and perceptive abilities.
Why choose this course?
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This course provides you with a good understanding of accounting, finance and the markets in which they operate, which is essential knowledge for a career in this field.
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It also offers you opportunities to interact with accounting specialists and experts in corporate governance, responsible business and international finance.
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It emphasises research-blended learning, with staff who are enthusiastic teachers as well as active researchers, and who regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
What you will learn
On this course, you will learn to critically evaluate the use and suitability of accounting and finance techniques in different contexts. You will also learn how to work out processes of calculation, reporting and evaluation, and gain a critical understanding of the factors that influence the financial decision-making process.
How you will learn
Teaching includes lectures, seminars and workshops. You will take tutorials and seminars alongside a diverse range of students, many of whom will have come directly from careers as administrators, clerical workers or managers.
You can study this course full- or part-time. You can also choose your own timetable for the core/compulsory modules selecting whether to study them in the daytime or in the evening.
Foundation Year
If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.
Highlights
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Birkbeck is an Investment Management Certificate (IMC) Advantage Partner and our BSc Accounting and Finance at Birkbeck is aligned with the IMC syllabus. The IMC is the most widely recognised and established qualification in the UK, which provides the industry's benchmark at entry level. It is run by the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of the UK which represents the interests of around 11,000 investment professionals.
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We have a diverse student community, which creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
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Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
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Birkbeck’s research excellence was confirmed in the most recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework, with 83% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
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We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
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Goldman Sachs and Birkbeck Diversity Scholarships are available for this course for students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Careers and employability
On successfully graduating from this course you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including:
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data analysis skills
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an understanding of business activities
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the ability to transcribe business activities into financial reports
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sound decision-making.
You will find accounting and finance graduates pursuing career paths in a variety of roles in both private and public organisations, across all industries. Possible professions include:
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chartered accountant
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chartered certified accountant
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chartered management accountant
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management consultant.
Source: Birkbeck, University of London
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Accounting and Finance at Birkbeck, University of London.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Birkbeck Business School
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Accounting
• Finance
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| International | £18,500 per year |
The modules you will study
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
How you will be assessed
Most modules are assessed by an unseen formal examination and coursework; examinations are normally taken at the end of each term.
In your final year of studies, you will independently design and complete a large written assignment, in the form of a research project/dissertation.
Birkbeck, University of London student reviews
Showing 24 reviews
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Although i haven't engaged with the student union alot. Its been a not so bad experience. The student union does its best to solve issues.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
The uni life is amazing. Students are respectful in terms of culture and diversity. Its fun to engage with new people and make new friends. London's a big city with lots of opportunities.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
As its based in London. The cost of living is very high. But i cannot comment on the financial support offered as I did not take it.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
The service has been great. Teachers engage with students alot. Especially in seminars
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Although i expected there to be a gym. But otherwise, the rest of the facilities such as the library or the student union experience has been fantastic.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Overall, my experience has been extremely great. I only attend university once a week while being a full-time student. Its always fun attending classes and studying in your own time, flexibility is one of the biggest benefits.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birkbeck, University of London
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 course at Birkbeck, University of London 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
63%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
56%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
37%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
61%
low
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
75%
low
Student voice
75%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
low
Academic support
81%
low
Academic support
81%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Accounting and Finance course at Birkbeck, University of London 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Accounting and Finance course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Birkbeck, University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
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
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
77%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birkbeck, University of London graduates who took Accounting and Finance - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.7k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
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.
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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