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

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Start date

14-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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14-SEP-24

Duration

3 Years

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If you’re a problem solver who loves numbers, this Accounting and Finance BSc is the course for you.The course is accredited by five professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kickstart 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 ...Read more

If you’re a problem solver who loves numbers, this Accounting and Finance BSc is the course for you.The course is accredited by five professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kickstart 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.


Reasons to Study Accounting and Finance at Kent

- Our degree is accredited by: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CPA with maximum exam exemptions. - Gain access to our Bloomberg Lab to use industry standard trading floor simulation software. - We feature in the top 1% of business schools globally with triple accreditation status from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS - Gain employability support during your studies and for three years after you graduate. - Add a Year Abroad or Year in Industry for real-world experience or take a 'Selfie Year' and launch your own business through ASPIRE.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
59/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
48th
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
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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
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

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Applicants should have grade B or 5 in Mathematics GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

128 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent

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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%
HESA
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%
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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.

18,600 per year

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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.

18,600 per year

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Students from International

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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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Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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