BSc Accounting and Finance (NN43)
2025 entry
Course summary
This course offers a fully integrated degree that combines Accounting and Finance subjects. It is designed for students who seek to broaden their knowledge in both the Accounting and Finance disciplines.
Our Accounting subjects will provide you with insight into accounting institutions, accountancy firms, accounting regulations and accounting techniques that are used by and support organisations both in and outside the market.
The Finance subjects explore financial institutions, financial trading, financial investment, financial regulations and structures that support the market. You will be kept up to date with current events through research-led teaching by academic experts in the field.
Our course is rigorous and draws on theory, cutting-edge research and practice to prepare you for your future career in the accounting and finance field. It has a world-class reputation for producing high-quality graduates with strong quantitative skills and a global outlook.
This course provides rewarding opportunities to participate in a summer internship and the Bristol PLUS Award. You'll also benefit from the Professional Liaison Network within the faculty, which runs a professional mentoring scheme with alumni, insight talks and internships.
Previously, graduates have gone on to work for the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM and many other blue-chip organisations.
Course structure
In the first year, the focus is on strengthening your problem-solving skills. You will study the fundamental principles of the discipline through mandatory units that cover Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. You will be able to choose an optional unit in the second semester of the first year.
The second year builds on principles learnt in the first year while advancing your knowledge in Accounting and Finance subjects. It emphasises problem-solving and application skills. You will study Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance in more depth. You will be able to choose some optional units.
The final year consolidates your learning from years one and two. You'll learn more advanced quantitative and qualitative skills.
You will have an opportunity to develop your critical skills and deepen your knowledge of complex issues in Accounting and Finance.
The final year offers greater flexibility and choice in the selection of options. You may choose to tailor the degree to your own interests by specialising in a particular area. You may also choose to keep your options open by selecting units across disciplines, such as management. Examples of recent units include Management Accounting for Strategy, Advanced Financial Reporting, Auditing, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Financial Markets.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Accounting and Finance can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement