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Page last updated 15 November 2024
Our employability-focused Accounting and Finance degree balances the latest research with real-world applications. Gain desirable technical skills and graduate attributes through our professional development stream.
Sound financial decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with strong financial expertise. Employers need graduates with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, digital capability and an enterprising mindset to thrive in the fast-paced global economic landscape.
Our specialised BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance integrates the latest research from governance, accountability and sustainability, offering you practical insights and technical skills vital to the industry.
Focusing on real-world applications and problem-solving, the course enhances employability and promotes socially responsible corporate practices. This ensures that you not only pursue your professional ambitions, but you also make a positive contribution to society.
On our industry-relevant course, you’ll learn to apply your skills to diverse contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with industry stakeholders, the course may enable you to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs and professional bodies.
Access to sector-leading financial databases and expert guest lectures, will enrich your learning experience, offering you networking opportunities and practical insights into real-world financial practices.
Supported by a Progress Coach, you’ll reflect on your progression in a portfolio, which you can present to potential employers as evidence of your developmental journey.
This Accounting and Finance degree will prepare you for a successful career in the accounting and financial industry, while fostering a sense of social responsibility.
You’ll be equipped for various roles, opening career paths as a financial or management accountant, auditor, treasurer, financial analyst, or credit or portfolio manager.
This practice-led course empowers you to join the future workforce as a work-ready graduate.
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
You'll study:
You'll study:
Plus, two optional modules from:
If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on either a work placement or a study year abroad after Year two.
Depending on which you choose, you'll either complete a Placement Learning or Learning and Development on Study Year Abroad module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
You'll study:
Plus, two* optional modules from:
*If you complete the Sandwich Placement or Study Year Abroad, you'll only study one of these modules.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we'll inform you.
"Having industry experts come and do talks as part of my course was helpful as it enabled me to understand more about the job market and prepare me for after graduating." Lewis, 2019 Accounting and Finance graduate.
Learning and teaching on this course emphasises active participation and learning by doing, supporting you to gradually become more independent in your learning as you progress through the course.
Each module is inspired and informed by a learning and teaching approach that enables you to prepare for and participate in your classes and practise your skills.
You’ll prepare by engaging with suggested materials, such as pre-recorded lectures, to gain background knowledge. This will support you to participate in timetabled interactive sessions, applying your knowledge to develop your understanding and skills. Finally, you’ll practise applying your knowledge to real-world business challenges.
Learn through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and workshops, involving both individual and group work. You’ll explore a variety of course materials and activities, such as case studies, live briefs, portfolios, pitches, presentations, online exercises and simulations. You’ll also interact with guest practitioners and speakers and undertake professional practice field visits.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
In a typical week, you could expect to be timetabled with academic staff for an average of 12 hours. You’ll also engage with a range of additional academic and professional development activities, and work on practice and assessment tasks through independent self-study for 28 hours per week on average.
The balance between taught sessions and independent study hours may vary between modules and at points across the academic years. This enables both the development of new skills, concepts, and knowledge and to facilitate the space to produce assessment tasks.
Our assessment strategy focuses on developing subject knowledge, practical skills and professional attributes within key business environments, including your chosen area of specialism. The scaffolded structure ensures your assessments progressively challenge you as you advance through each year of the course.
You’ll be assessed through a broad range of methods, such as written assignments, presentations and posters, projects, case studies, reports, examinations and set exercises.
Throughout the course, you’ll also complete a professional practice portfolio of evidence, alongside a reflective workbook to document your own personal development. Your portfolio will demonstrate that you have developed the required professional skills and attributes for a career in business.
In your professional practice modules, you’ll be encouraged to engage in collaborative learning and contribute to group tasks as part of your assessments. These modules will include support through mentor groups to facilitate your collaborative learning.
Learn more about assessments.
We're seeking re-accreditation of this course from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) , and the Association of International Accountants (AIA).
Our curriculum covers the syllabus required by these professional bodies, with assessment designed to meet their standards.
Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.
We want you to graduate with the best possible employment opportunities. In the course of your studies, you'll be encouraged to undertake either summer internships, part-time work experience, Business Clinic activities, or a 40-week industry placement.
You can enhance your confidence and capabilities through the Business Clinic, Bloomberg training, enterprise competitions and volunteering.
We also encourage and facilitate international study exchanges with our partners in locations including Europe China, Vietnam and Malaysia.
The Business School offers technology-enabled classrooms and individual and group study learning spaces, plus bookable conference rooms.
It’s home to the Financial Markets Lab, providing access to real-time trading data and industry-standard financial research database. The suite is used across several modules to develop real-world skills recognised in the investment industry.
Our specialist library offers vast collections of hard copy and online resources to support your learning and research.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
Take a personalised virtual tour of the Accounting and Finance facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.
An excellent range of options for all of the Bristol campuses and the city centre.
A stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make you want to stay.
There is more to your experience here than study. Choose to make the most of it and try new things.
We provide support in the way you need it.
Discover our campuses and the wealth of facilities provided for our students.
Our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance blends technical expertise with professional skills, preparing you for a broad range of career paths in accounting and finance. These include roles in areas such as professional accounting and financial management, portfolio and wealth management and financial startups.
You’ll develop key graduate skills, including digital literacy, effective communication, technical skills, ethical values and integrity and critical thinking. You’ll also develop strategic decision-making skills, integrating your technical and theoretical knowledge to enhance business performance and tackle real-world challenges.
By emphasising real-world application and problem solving, the course enhances your employability through professional development. As well as developing a diverse skillset, you’ll foster your personal and professional ambitions while making a positive contribution to society. Your learning will also nurture your social awareness, encouraging you to engage in sustainable and socially responsible corporate practices.
Recognising the crucial role of digital capability in today's economy, the curriculum will integrate robust digital components into your learning. This will empower you to effectively use digital tools, increasing your adaptability in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
You’ll engage in experiential learning opportunities, including simulations, collaborative teamwork, and work-integrated learning, which will boost your career readiness. By developing your self-reflective abilities to inform and advance your career aspirations, you’ll optimise your employability and ensure you’re work-ready.
Committed to producing ready and able graduates, we’ll equip you with the technical and professional competencies needed to excel in various professional settings within accounting and finance.
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and help you find graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
*The UK Government recently proposed that tuition fees for Home students will increase by 3.1% to £9,535 from 1st August 2025. This increase is subject to Parliamentary approval and the vote is expected to take place later this year.
Any tuition fee which is impacted by this change will be updated following approval.
Please see GOV.UK for further information.
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on.
Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four year course and then transfer to the three year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.
This refers to items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee.
These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year).
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme.
If you are interested in direct entry to Final year, please see our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top Up) course.
Read more about entry requirements.
Read more about undergraduate applications.
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates.
UK applicants
Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
International/EU applicants
International@uwe.ac.uk
UK applicants
+44 (0)117 32 83333
International/EU applicants
+44 (0)117 32 86644