Mathematics and Accounting BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

Location

Main Site (Newcastle)

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Develop practical knowledge of accounting and financial management, alongside a strong understanding of core mathematical techniques.Course overviewEmployers will value the combination of skills you develop on this joint honours degree.You explore modern accounting theory and practice, such as:financial accountingcompany accountscorporate financeYou also develop a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, including:differential equationsprobabilityMany of our accountancy modules carry ...Read more

Develop practical knowledge of accounting and financial management, alongside a strong understanding of core mathematical techniques.

Course overview

Employers will value the combination of skills you develop on this joint honours degree.

You explore modern accounting theory and practice, such as:

  • financial accounting
  • company accounts
  • corporate finance

You also develop a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, including:

  • differential equations
  • probability

Many of our accountancy modules carry exemptions from accrediting bodies and/or are based on real case studies, helping you prepare for a professional career.

Teaching methods

Our degrees are taught using a combination of lectures, problem classes, tutorials, practical computer classes, computer-based assessments, and data collection and analysis.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.

Your future

This course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in accounting, finance and statistical roles across a variety of sectors.

Recent graduates have taken on roles such as:

  • business analyst
  • finance associate
  • tax analyst
  • trainee auditor
  • assurance associate
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£20,000
Mathematics
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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abigail
02 Dec 24

The campus feel is great..Read more

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Esther
12 Jan 24

The university offers a lot of support for your study from recommended reading to being able to email your lectures regarding any questions and have a one to one meeting with them..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades.Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Applicants are expected to have a minimum of grade B or 6 in English at GCSE.

AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher level and including Mathematics at Advanced Higher grade A.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in mathematical studies. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

In Principal Subjects including Mathematics at grade D3.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Including Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level grade 6.

Including Mathematics at grade H1

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

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

Mathematics
99%
Further Mathematics
43%
Physics
35%
Chemistry
25%
Biology
17%
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Accounting

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

Mathematics
83%
Economics
32%
Business Studies
27%
Chemistry
23%
Biology
20%
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abigail
02 Dec 24
Mathematics and Accounting BSc (Hons)
The campus feel is great...
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Esther
12 Jan 24
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
The university offers a lot of support for your study from recommended reading to being able to email your lectures regarding any questions and have a one to one meeting with them...
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