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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year)

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) course at Bristol, UWE.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.

Accounting
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
Business StudiesB
EconomicsC
BiologyD
PsychologyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N4NF

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) course.

Our multi-disciplinary BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management balances the latest research with real-world applications. Develop in-demand graduate attributes through our professional development stream .

Why study accounting and business management? Sound strategic management decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with business acumen and solid accounting skills. Employers need graduates with essential skills, from effective communication to digital capability, to thrive in the fast-paced global business environment.

Our multi-disciplinary BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management blends expertise from Business Management and Accounting and Finance. Designed to give you a strong foundation, the curriculum will give you a holistic understanding of key business functions, from marketing to human resource management.

Why UWE Bristol? Supported by the latest research, this industry-relevant course will enable you to apply your skills to diverse business contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with stakeholders, the course will enable you to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs and professional bodies.

Integrated activities, such as access to industry-leading financial databases and industry guest lectures, will enrich your learning experience, offering you networking opportunities and practical insights into real-world financial practices.

Employability is prioritised through our structured professional development stream, designed to progressively challenge your knowledge as you advance through each year of the course. Supported by a Progress Coach, you'll document and reflect on your developmental journey in a portfolio, which you'll be able to present to potential employers.

Where can it take me? Aimed at those looking to advance their management skills, our Accounting and Business Management degree will cultivate managers with strong strategic decision-making skills, from various perspectives.

The course will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in accounting, corporate departments, banking, marketing, and retail sectors. You'll be trained to become a corporate manager with the technical skills and sense of social responsibility to give you a competitive edge.

This practice-led course will empower you to join the future accounting and business management workforce as a work-ready graduate.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) at Bristol, UWE.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Bristol Business School

Location

Frenchay Campus | Bristol

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Sandwich including foundation year

Subjects

• Accounting

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
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Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.

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3rd year

Architecture

6 months ago

They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!

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It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.

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Architecture

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Accounting

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

94%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.

Accounting
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female30%Male70%
Where students come from
International35%UK65%
Student performance
2:1 or above72%
Number of students735
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Bristol, UWE graduates across each of those subject areas.

Accounting
Business and management

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

40%

Finance Professionals

35%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Customer service occupations

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

33%

Business and public service associate professionals

18%

Administrative occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

8%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£29.9k

Third year after graduation

£35.8k

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 Business Management (with Foundation year).

Source: LEO

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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