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

Accounting & Finance

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting & Finance course at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Most popular A-levels studied

The Accounting & Finance course at Canterbury Christ Church 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.

Accounting
Finance
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
Business StudiesD
PsychologyD
ChemistryE
BiologyC
SubjectGrade
HistoryD
MathematicsA
Business StudiesD
ChemistryC
English LiteratureD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N405

Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Accounting & Finance course.

Top 10 in the UK for research quality in the subject area of Accounting and Finance - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Gain the expertise and confidence to excel in the world of accounting and finance with a BSc Accounting & Finance degree from Canterbury Christ Church University.

At CCCU, you’ll build a deep understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and taxation, whilst developing the analytical and ethical skills employers value most. From using digital accounting tools to exploring the impact of AI and blockchain on finance, this course will prepare you for the demands of a fast-changing industry.

What you’ll learn

  • Interpret complex financial data to evaluate and improve business performance.

  • Become confident in making strategic financial decisions in an increasingly complex global economy.

  • One of few universities in the UK offering direct use of Bloomberg data, information and analytics in a dedicated trading room.

  • Explore emerging financial technologies like AI, blockchain, and financial analytics.

  • Understand corporate finance principles as you navigate the challenges of modern financial management.

  • Apply ethical and sustainable approaches to real-world accounting challenges.

  • Accredited by leading professional bodies including ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA, this degree offers exemptions from exams, helping you fast-track your journey to becoming a chartered accountant.

You’ll also benefit from internships, placements, and study abroad options that will enhance your employability and global perspective.

Source: Canterbury Christ Church University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Accounting & Finance at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Christ Church Business School

Location

Main Site | Canterbury

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
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£17,000 per year
International£17,000 per year

The modules you will study

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/accounting-and-finance

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Canterbury Christ Church 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 & Finance course at Canterbury Christ Church 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

Finance
Accounting

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

35%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

65%

low

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

78%

low

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

65%

low

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

68%

low

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

70%

low

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

70%

low

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

39%

low

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

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

low

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

83%

med

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

61%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

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

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

65%

low

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

87%

med

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

82%

low

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

77%

low

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

26%

low

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

74%

low

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

57%

low

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

76%

med

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

83%

low

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

77%

low

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

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

67%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

72%

low

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

94%

high

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

89%

med

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

88%

med

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

89%

high

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

83%

med

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

78%

low

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

high

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

89%

high

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

83%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

88%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

low

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?

88%

med

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

88%

med

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

56%

low

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

83%

med

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

67%

low

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

58%

low

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

89%

med

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

60%

low

Student information

The Accounting & Finance course at Canterbury Christ Church 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.

Accounting
Finance
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above55%
Number of students2,080
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female59%Male41%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above54%
Number of students2,095
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Accounting & Finance at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Accounting & Finance - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£31k

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 & Finance.

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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