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BSc - Bachelor of Science
University of Bristol
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
This course enables you to pursue a career in the accounting profession with the benefit of a year in industry. It provides access to subjects accredited by professional accountancy bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Alternatively, you may pursue a career in finance or investment banking through our finance-oriented courses.
This is a four-year course underpinned by theory and practice. It aims to foster collaboration and creative thinking in the use of case studies.
During your placement year you will undertake a paid placement within the accounting function of a large organisation or within an accountancy firm. Previously, students have secured roles at PwC, Grant Thornton, Hazlewoods, and Milsted Langdon.
Places on the course are allocated on merit depending on first-year examination results and an offer of employment for your placement from a qualifying employer. You can work towards your professional accreditation with ICAEW during your placement year.
You can also benefit from a range of specialist employability services from the faculty’s Professional Liaison Network.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS: 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening, and no score below 6.0. TOEFL: 88 overall with R24, L22, S21, W20
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS: 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening, and no score below 6.0. TOEFL: 88 overall with R24, L22, S21, W20
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£27,400 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£27,400 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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