Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Accounting and Finance**If youre a problem solver who loves numbers, our Accounting and Finance BSc is the course for you.The course is accredited by four professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kick-start your career if you want to become a chartered accountant, or gain an edge if you see yourself working in the fields of finance.Develop the data handling skills that employers are looking for by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg ...Read more


Accounting and Finance

If you're a problem solver who loves numbers, our Accounting and Finance BSc is the course for you.The course is accredited by four professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kick-start your career if you want to become a chartered accountant, or gain an edge if you see yourself working in the fields of finance.Develop the data handling skills that employers are looking for by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Finance Lab. You'll learn from our expert academics and industry professionals through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions.


Your future

Our Accounting and Finance graduates move into a range of careers within the world of business. Many go on to become chartered, certified or management accountants working at top accounting firms, including the ‘Big 4’, as well as other local, national and international firms.Recent graduates have taken up positions with a wide range of companies, including:DeloitteAccentureBurgess HodgsonDeutsche BankErnst & YoungFidelity InvestmentHSBCKPMGPricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)ASOS


Location

Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
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 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£24,000
Finance
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 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 28 Grades / Points required

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Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

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32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS Tariff points

Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
98%
Further Mathematics
39%
Physics
37%
Economics
36%
Chemistry
25%
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Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
59%
Economics
42%
Business Studies
24%
Accounting & Finance
17%
Psychology
13%
HESA

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23 Jan 24
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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