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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
Bristol, UWE
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance (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 Finance (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | C |
| Biology | D |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N4PF
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) course.
Our employability-focused Accounting and Finance degree balances the latest research with real-world applications. Gain desirable technical skills and graduate attributes through our professional development stream.
Why study accounting and finance? Sound financial decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with strong financial expertise. Employers need graduates with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, digital capability and an enterprising mindset to thrive in the fast-paced global economic landscape.
Our specialised BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance integrates the latest research from governance, accountability and sustainability, offering you practical insights and technical skills vital to the industry.
Focusing on real-world applications and problem-solving, the course enhances employability and promotes socially responsible corporate practices. This ensures that you not only pursue your professional ambitions, but you also make a positive contribution to society.
Why UWE Bristol? On our industry-relevant course, you'll learn to apply your skills to diverse contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with industry stakeholders, the course may enable you to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs and professional bodies.
Access to sector-leading financial databases and expert guest lectures, will enrich your learning experience, offering you networking opportunities and practical insights into real-world financial practices.
Supported by a Progress Coach, you'll reflect on your progression in a portfolio, which you can present to potential employers as evidence of your developmental journey.
Where can it take me? This Accounting and Finance degree will prepare you for a successful career in the accounting and financial industry, while fostering a sense of social responsibility.
You'll be equipped for various roles, opening career paths as a financial or management accountant, auditor, treasurer, financial analyst, or credit or portfolio manager.
This practice-led course empowers you to join the future workforce as a work-ready graduate.
Source: Bristol, UWE
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Accounting and Finance (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
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Accounting
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Bristol, UWE student reviews
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3rd year
Architecture
7 months ago
Anything is useless indeed in this university!
3rd year
Architecture
7 months ago
Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.
3rd year
Architecture
7 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!!
3rd year
Architecture
7 months ago
It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.
3rd year
Architecture
7 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
3rd year
Architecture
7 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
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 Finance (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
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
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
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
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
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
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
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
Organisation and management
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
94%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
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
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
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
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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 Finance (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 Finance (with Foundation Year).
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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