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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Finance and Accounting

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Finance and Accounting course at Brunel University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Most popular A-levels studied

The Finance and Accounting course at Brunel 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.

Accounting
Finance
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
EconomicsC
Business StudiesC
ChemistryD
PsychologyC
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
EconomicsC
ChemistryD
BiologyD
PhysicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: NN34

Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Finance and Accounting course.

The Brunel Finance and Accounting BSc provides students with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to successfully pursue careers in accountancy and other roles across the financial sector.

This ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accredited degree will give you a solid grounding in the theories and practices of finance and accounting and a clear understanding of the regulatory and social frameworks in which these disciplines operate.

In the first two years you’ll explore core subjects such as financial markets, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and corporate finance and investment.

You’ll also study econometrics and develop sought-after skills in data modelling and get training in analytical packages widely used by business and financial institutions such as SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters and STATA.

In your final year, you can tailor your course to specialist area including auditing, taxation, financial engineering and behavioural finance.

We offer two study options. You can choose three years full-time or four years full-time with a one-year professional placement between years two and three that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment.

As this finance and accounting degree is accredited by the ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, you will receive exemptions in some professional papers depending on your module choices.

In the ever-changing, increasingly complex world of business and finance, employers are looking for job candidates with the analytical and technical skills required to keep up with new realities. Your Brunel BSc will give you that expertise and improve your career prospects whether in the accountancy profession, financial services, or a financial role in industry or government.

Source: Brunel University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Economics, Finance and Accounting

Location

Main Site | Uxbridge

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Accounting

• Finance

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£17,400 per year (provisional)
International£17,400 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Typical modules for this course:

Corporate Finance Risk Management Financial Theory & Corporate Policy

To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Finance-and-Accounting-BSc

Brunel University of London student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 131 reviews from Brunel University of London's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
37%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
1 star
3%
All reviews

Showing 117 reviews

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Student Union

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
Finance

Foundation year student

1 year ago

5 star help especially with math modules

(5)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Library is currently being fitted with new furniture and central university quad area construction finished a month ago and looks stunning

(3)
Facilities

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Very broad in terms of the field of finance which allows you to explore different paths

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel 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 Finance and Accounting course at Brunel 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

Finance
Accounting

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

84%

med

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

88%

med

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

93%

high

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

82%

med

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

88%

med

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

86%

med

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

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

86%

med

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

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

77%

low

How well organised is your course?

88%

med

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

95%

high

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

91%

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?

62%

low

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

82%

med

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

80%

med

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

70%

low

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

88%

med

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

85%

med

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?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

76%

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?

76%

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?

91%

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?

85%

med

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

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

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

79%

med

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

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

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

73%

low

How well organised is your course?

79%

low

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

86%

med

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?

94%

high

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

70%

med

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

85%

med

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

78%

med

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

73%

low

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

87%

low

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

82%

med

Student information

The Finance and Accounting course at Brunel 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.

Accounting
Finance
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female31%Male69%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above36%
Number of students410
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female29%Male71%
Where students come from
International23%UK77%
Student performance
2:1 or above36%
Number of students265
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Finance and Accounting course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Brunel University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.

Finance
Accounting

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

50%

Finance Professionals

40%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

45%

Finance Professionals

20%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Finance and Accounting - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£29.9k

Third year after graduation

£34.3k

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 Finance and Accounting.

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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