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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with Placement Year
University of Warwick
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance with Placement Year course at University of Warwick.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
To include Mathematics. We also require a grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, or we may consider a grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature alongside a grade 4/C in GCSE English Language. For international applicants, we accept a wide range of English qualifications and tests - please see our website for further information.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N40Y
Here's what University of Warwick says about its Accounting and Finance with Placement Year course.
Ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
This course prepares you for the fast-paced world of global companies and financial markets. Whether you're drawn to accounting, finance, or a combination of both, you’ll explore the financial factors shaping the world of business and gain the skills and confidence to make a real impact.
You’ll not only learn the theory but you’ll be encouraged to think critically and creatively, tackling real-world business challenges. You’ll develop essential skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork – all while becoming more adaptable and resilient.
With strong connections to employers in accountancy, investment banking, and beyond, this course opens doors to incredible career opportunities. You’ll be taught by experts who bring cutting-edge knowledge and industry experience, ensuring you’re prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the professional world.
In your third year, you will take your learning beyond the classroom with a year placement, where you’ll gain valuable industry experience, building skills that employers want. Many students secure graduate job offers directly from their placement – it’s a powerful way to kickstart your career and stand out from the competition.
A head start to an accountancy career
Choosing this finance and accounting degree gives you access to modules that can lead to exemptions from a number of professional accountancy exams, a real advantage when it comes to finding a job. These include exemptions with: • ICAEW The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales • CIMA Chartered Institute of Management Accountants • ACCA The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants • CIPFA The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy • ICAS The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland • CFA Institute
We are also a CFA Program Partner. The CFA Institute recognises the BSc Accounting & Finance degree curriculum as covering at least 70% of its Level 1 Candidate Body of Knowledge.
Careers and employability at WBS You may know exactly what you would like to do after graduation, or perhaps you’re still considering your options? Wherever you are in your journey our CareersPlus and Employer Relations team are here to support and provide exciting opportunities.
Our dedicated CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for Warwick Business School students including: • 1-2-1 careers coaching • Career planning and preparation workshops • Employer events • Work placements and internships
Source: University of Warwick
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Warwick Business School
Location
Main Site | Coventry
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Accounting
• Finance
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Warwick reviews
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I received some decent support from the SU. However, the SU is too far aligned with the University and not independent enough as it ideally should be
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Impossible to partake in University life due to the University's failure to provide basic accessibility - I quite literally could not travel on campus
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A few places on campus were a tad expensive
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What support? Trying to access support was impossible - issues such as health conditions and bereavement took months for the most basic of support to be offered. I am a disabled student and it often felt like I was the first person they have ever had to accommodate for - the entire University syste...
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When I started at the Uni there were some nice facilities, however efforts to 'modernise' quieter areas have made them inaccessible
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Content was interesting but let down by the University's failure to provide reasonable adjustments which made learning impossible
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Placement Year course at University of Warwick 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
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
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?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
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?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
93%
high
Student voice
93%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
94%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
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?
93%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
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?
94%
high
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?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
94%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
The Accounting and Finance with Placement Year course at University of Warwick 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Accounting and Finance with Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Warwick graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
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
70%
Finance Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
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
70%
Finance Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Warwick graduates who took Accounting and Finance with Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£34.3k
First year after graduation
£44.2k
Third year after graduation
£60.2k
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 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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The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. We've also been awarded Gold in all categories of the government’s latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rankings, an accolade that attests to the dedication and inspiration of our teaching staff. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world. Warwick is more than an institution; it is a community that thrives because of the close connection between its people and a host of facilities that provide students with a wealth of opportunity. With more than 300 clubs and societies, you'll never be short of things to do and you have the chance to build connections and friendships with new people.
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