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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year)
University of Suffolk
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) course at University of Suffolk.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
112
Most popular A-levels studied
The Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) course at University of Suffolk 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Accounting | E |
| Computer Science | C |
| Czech | U |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: NN43
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) course.
Our future focused BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the world of finance, accounting, and business.
Whether you are aiming to become a chartered accountant, financial analyst, or business advisor, this course equips you with the skills you need to succeed. The course is crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance along with the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world settings. No prior accounting experience is needed, although GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is required. The career prospects for graduates with financial expertise are excellent, ranging from accounting and finance roles to emerging roles in business intelligence analysis and developing strategies for sustainable business practices. Our program also supports entrepreneurial aspirations with access to hot desk spaces, networking, and collaborative opportunities.
Key features:
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Professionally aligned with the exam exemption requirements of ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA - this is subject to validation.
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Study one module at a time in focused six-week blocks, followed by assessment, allowing for deep engagement with each subject area.
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A 100-hour placement module in Year 2, helping you build workplace confidence and employability.
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Opportunities for live projects, enterprise activities, summer internships, micro placements and an optional placement year.
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80% of our graduates progress into professional roles or postgraduate study.
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Annual industry events and national competitions to apply your knowledge and skills.
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Support for starting your own business through our Business Solutions Centre, with guidance from business leaders and academics, placement modules, live projects and labs as well as our social enterprise. The opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt are embedded throughout your studies.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) at University of Suffolk.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology
Location
University of Suffolk | Ipswich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich with time abroad
Subjects
• Accounting
• Finance
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 | £15,090 per year |
| EU | £15,090 per year |
| International | £15,090 per year |
The modules you will study
Please see our website for more information.
University of Suffolk student reviews
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Foundation year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
3 years ago
Always very supportive and reachable
Foundation year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
3 years ago
The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Suffolk
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) course at University of Suffolk 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
58%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
83%
med
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?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
Student information
The Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) course at University of Suffolk 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Finance Professionals
10%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with optional placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
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 optional placement 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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