Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
Abertay University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Abertay Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

08-SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Abertay Campus

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Full time

Start date

08-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

Join our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree and learn how to work at the financial heart of any business. Accredited by four professional bodies, this practical degree gives you all the knowledge and skills you need to start your career in accounting and finance.We put employability at the forefront by focusing on the latest themes in financial management. You’ll have the option to study abroad and/or go on a work placement. - Professional body accreditation from CIMA, ...Read more

Join our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree and learn how to work at the financial heart of any business. Accredited by four professional bodies, this practical degree gives you all the knowledge and skills you need to start your career in accounting and finance.We put employability at the forefront by focusing on the latest themes in financial management. You’ll have the option to study abroad and/or go on a work placement. - Professional body accreditation from CIMA, ACCA, AIA and ICAS. - International study and work placement options. - An enhanced CV filled with activities such as Entrepreneurial Brains Made on Campus (EMBC) in association with Germany’s Stuttgart Media University.- If you want to start your own business, or work as a freelancer, our business incubator, Bell Street Ventures is here to help you. - A flexible degree, part of a portfolio of 12 related courses covering business, accounting and marketing.You’ll graduate with a CV packed with projects like the IBM Universities Business Challenge, and ready to start your career in accountancy, auditing or corporate finance. You'll develop the key management skills you need to deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable performance for any organisation. And, whether your ambition is to start your own business or work for someone, your skills will be relevant all over the world. Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it: - Scotland's Top Modern University - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023).- UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide). - UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
89/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
99th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Nikolas
29 Feb 24

Very supportive staff. No negative experience as far...Read more

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Ben
29 Feb 24

Student support is very helpful. Library is very nice. Location is good as it is close to the town..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

D Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

To include a literate subject Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Accounting and Business Studies

To include a literate subject or Accounting at B

Entry into Year 2 to include Accounting and Business Management

Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Business (Accounting)Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Business

Entry into Year 3 with BTEC HND Business (Accounting)Entry into Year 2 with BTEC HND Business

To include a literate subject at S5 or H4

To include a literate subject

BusinessHospitalityEnterprise and EntrepreneurshipEntry into Year 2 with DDD in Business (Accounting)

Entry into Year 2 with the following HNC:-Accounting - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 1 with the following HNC:-Administration & IT - Graded Unit BBusiness - Graded Unit BEvents Management - Graded Unit BFashion Business - Graded Unit BFinancial Services - Graded Unit BRetail Management - Graded Unit BSocial Science - Graded Unit B

Entry into Year 3 with the following HND:-Accounting - Graded Units BBEntry into Year 1 with the following HND:-Administration & IT - Graded Units BBBusiness - Graded Unit BEvents Management - Graded Unit BFinancial Services - Graded Units BBRetail Management - Graded Unit BSocial Science - Graded Units BB

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest Accounting reviews

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Nikolas
29 Feb 24
Accounting and Finance MSc by Research
Very supportive staff. No negative experience as far....
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Ben
29 Feb 24
Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
Student support is very helpful. Library is very nice. Location is good as it is close to the town...
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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