Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics
University of Birmingham

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(4.3)

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DATA SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

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

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

3 Year

Course info

Combine financial expertise with the power of data on our BSc Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics degree. Blending core accounting and finance knowledge with business analytics skills, you'll graduate prepared to interpret complex data, solve real business problems, and make informed financial decisions. You'll learn how to use data to drive strategy and performance - skills that are increasingly in demand across accounting firms, financial institutions, and global businesses. This degree blends financial expertise with data analysis to meet the growing demand for professionals with these skillsets. It's ideal for students who want to understand the stories behind the data and influence real-world outcomes.

Why study this course?

- Develop the critical thinking skills needed to navigate advanced accounting problems when you complete the Advanced Financial Accounting Practice and Theory module - Understand the investment journey from design to portfolio performance when you complete the Advanced Corporate Finance module - Apply theory to practice through a dedicated research project exploring a an accounting and finance topic of your choice - Complete a year in industry - you can choose to transfer to our

BSc Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics and Industry Placement

. - Join the

Capgemini Community Challenge

- exclusive to Birmingham Business School - Join the

Deloitte Responsible Business Student Challenge

- Study abroad in your second year with one of our partner institutions or at our Dubai campus

Professional qualification exemptions and accreditation

On successful completion the course offers several exam exemptions from professional Accounting and Finance qualifications including: - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)

13th out of UK institutions in the Complete University Guide for 2025

Triple Crown Accredited

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Complete University Guide ranking

Complete University Guide Accounting & Finance ranking

SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

What students say

Shreem Asthana

University of Birmingham

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

As the UK's first civic university, the architecture (like the Aston Webb building) isn't just beautiful—it represents a legacy of world-changing research and a "Russell Group" reputation that global employers (like IBM) respect. Unlike many city universities, UoB has a self-contained campus. You have your own train station, a 50m Olympic pool, and the Green Heart (a 12-acre parkland). It feels safe and communal, especially for international students.

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Jegadeesh Marimuthu

University of Birmingham

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

The University of Birmingham has been a great place to study both academically and personally. The quality of teaching is strong, with supportive and knowledgeable lecturers, and the courses are well structured with a good balance of theory and practical application. The campus is a major highlight—green, spacious, and well equipped with excellent libraries and study spaces. Birmingham is also a diverse, student-friendly city and more affordable than many others in the UK. One area for improvement would be administrative communication, especially during busy periods like enrolment or assessments, when responses can be slower than expected. While career support is helpful, more earlier and tailored guidance, particularly for postgraduate and international students, would make the experience even better. Overall, it’s a welcoming university with a strong academic environment and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Hardhik Kumar

University of Birmingham

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

Studying MSc Business Analytics at the University of Birmingham has been rewarding. The best aspects are the research-led teaching, access to real datasets, and supportive faculty who connect theory with industry practice. Collaborative coursework and diverse classmates have strengthened my technical and cultural awareness. Campus facilities, libraries, and career services create an inspiring environment. However, the worst aspect is the heavy workload within short deadlines, which sometimes limits deeper exploration. More practical workshops with companies and clearer guidance on software tools would improve the experience. Birmingham is a place to study because of academic reputation, global community, and employability focus.

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Thi Ha Phuong Ngo

University of Birmingham

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

The best part of my experience has been the academic quality and the overall campus environment. Teaching is engaging and appropriately demanding, with strong encouragement to read widely and think critically, and the support available (academic and wellbeing) is genuinely helpful. Campus life is also a big positive—great library access, good study spaces, lots of societies and events, and solid facilities that make day-to-day student life comfortable and enjoyable. The main challenge is that the pace can feel quite full-on at peak times, especially around deadlines, so clearer coordination of assessment timing and even more structured guidance during busy periods would help. Outside campus, the wider city experience can feel a bit uneven, so I’d recommend the university continue strengthening practical guidance for students on staying safe and confident when travelling later in the evening. Overall, these are relatively small improvements to an otherwise very positive experience.

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Sameer Abubakr

University of Birmingham

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

The best part of my university experience has been the supportive community, engaging teaching staff, and wide range of academic, social, and career opportunities, which make it a great place to study. However, communication and administrative processes could be improved, as well as support during busy periods. Overall, the experience is positive, with a few areas that could be enhanced to better support students.

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Entry requirements

Exam type:

A level

AAA Grades/points required

Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.

Tuition fees

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DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

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Reviewed: 10/12/25

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

The best aspects of my university experience is being able to communicate and interact with new people, make new friends, explore campus, learn new things, being more independent, and have more freedom and my own space. The worst aspects of my university experience is having to miss meals or a day of uni due to financial constraints, and thinking I did well on an assignment just to receive feedback and find out I didn’t do as well as I hoped.

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Sameer Abubakr

University of Birmingham

Reviewed: 15/12/25

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Evelyn H

University of Birmingham

Reviewed: 31/01/24

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

There is a train station near the campus. It’s good for students. But the food isn’t tasty, and only a few categories food in the canteen of uni center.

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Peter Ogunmu

University of Birmingham

Reviewed: 31/03/22

Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics

University of Birmingham is a great place to study, due to its academic excellence and quality of teaching delivered on campus and online, in alignment with the times. The city of Birmingham is quite epic and dynamic, particularly coming from a student who was not raised in the city; it's a fun and delightful place to hang out and enjoy life. The institution could be improved however. This is because during my time here, whilst it has been nothing short of a journey, it could have been made easier with much more student relations between different educational year brackets. Event to get students talking, making friends, and more importantly, bridging the gap between 1st. 2nd and 3rd year students on the same course.

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