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Middlesex University

UCAS Code: N491 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above

About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

6 years | Part-time | 2025

Subject

Accounting

**Course Summary**
The Business Accounting BSc at Middlesex University provides a blend of practical and theoretical expertise to help you excel in the dynamic world of finance and accounting. The course is designed to offer a solid foundation in accounting while broadening your understanding of wider business operations. With opportunities for paid placements, professional certifications, and hands-on learning, it equips you with the skills and confidence to thrive in any industry, whether locally, nationally, or globally.

**Why Study This Course at Middlesex?**
At Middlesex, you will have access to state-of-the-art resources, including industry-standard software such as those supported by Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg. This ensures you are well-prepared to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive job market. Our Accounting and Finance department has received global recognition, including the prestigious CIMA Campus Culture Excellence Award (Global Champion), reflecting its strong employer connections and commitment to fostering student-industry collaboration.

With 145 years of experience in delivering professional, technical, and creative education, Middlesex offers a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises your career readiness. Beyond academics, you can engage with peers and build networks through our accounting social club, a space designed to foster connections and lifelong friendships. You will also have the chance to apply your knowledge practically by participating in our tax and accounting clinic, which supports local businesses while enhancing your employability. For those seeking global exposure, the option to study part of your degree at our Middlesex Dubai campus adds an international perspective to your learning experience.

**What You Will Gain**
This degree equips you with a diverse set of skills and knowledge required for roles across the finance and accounting sector. You will gain professional expertise through certifications such as Xero Accounting and Xero Payroll, providing you with a strong understanding of one of the world’s most widely used accounting tools. You will also develop hands-on experience by working with prominent organisations such as NHS Finance and Barnet Accounting & Finance Enterprises through internships and placements.

Through advanced modules, you will acquire expertise in data analytics, particularly using Excel, which is crucial for roles in banks and financial institutions. You will also gain a practical understanding of how artificial intelligence is revolutionising accounting by introducing automation and predictive capabilities. Real-world applications such as tracking and planning personal finances will further prepare you to navigate complex financial scenarios with confidence and skill.

**Modules**
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page:
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-accounting-bsc-honours/

Modules

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-accounting

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£16,600
per year
International
£16,600
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Hendon Campus

Department:

Accounting and Finance

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

90%
Accounting

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Accounting

Teaching and learning

57%
Staff make the subject interesting
75%
Staff are good at explaining things
69%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
81%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
65%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
62%
2:1 or above
27%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

E
D
D

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Accounting

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,500
med
Average annual salary
90%
med
Employed or in further education
40%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

36%
Business, research and administrative professionals
19%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
11%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

You don't have to be an accountant if you take this degree, but over half of graduates take a look at the rewards on offer for accountancy trainees and go into the job. Many others go into other parts of the finance industry as advisors or book-keepers, and some go into management or marketing. London is very popular for accountancy graduates going into their first job, but it's also quite common to work in Scotland, with Glasgow a perennial hotbed of Scottish accountancy recruitment. If you want to find a job in finance as an accountancy graduates, recruitment agencies were particularly important last year, so try to get in touch with one as soon as you can to improve your chances.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Accounting

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£19k

£19k

£24k

£24k

£28k

£28k

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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While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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