Accounting and Finance, BA Hons (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry)

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N108G

Campuses

Greenwich Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,975 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Accounting and Finance, BA Hons (Year 2 & 3 Direct Entry)

About

Join our Accounting & Finance degree in Year 2 or Year 3 as a direct, overseas, entrant.

Please note that this course is ONLY for overseas students. If you're a home student looking to transfer - or a home or overseas student looking for Year 1 entry - please look at BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance.

This direct entry accounting and finance degree is for overseas students from outside the UK who have already studied 1 or 2 years of a relevant course at Level 4 or 5 and wish to continue their studies at Greenwich.

You’ll cover a range of areas during your studies - including advanced accounting, finance, and strategic financial management - and enjoy studying at our stunning Greenwich Campus.

Greenwich accounting and finance graduates have gone on to work for KPMG, Grant Thornton and Barclays Investment Bank, as well as pursuing graduate study.

The Robert Holman Bursary awards 2x £1,000 bursaries to students entering their second and third years of study. Find out more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English Program Requirements

Language entry requirements

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

A work placement is optional and ONLY available if you're joining this degree in Year 1 (i.e. Level 5). If you are eligible - and want - to undertake a placement, you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university. Previous Greenwich Business School students have secured their placement year with organisations such as the NHS, Nomura, RSK, Charlton Athletic, Disney, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. A sandwich year is taken between the second and third years of study.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are usually paid at competitive rates for entry level roles in your chosen industry. The Employability Service will only promote paid opportunities to you.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates entering the accountancy profession may go into public practice by joining an accountancy firm.

This can offer you the experience of working with multiple clients across various industries or the opportunity to specialise, for example, in auditing, stockbroking or consultancy.

Recent positions secured by our graduates include assurance associate at Grant Thornton, financial modeller at KPMG and counter risk trader at Barclays Investment Bank.

Are internships available?

The University’s Employability Team may advertise internship opportunities which are made available to the University and which the team feel are appropriate for University of Greenwich students. Internships are usually shorter opportunities ranging from 5 working days to 6 months and may be part-time or full-time. Depending on the nature and duration of the internship it may be something that can be done alongside study or it may be something that can only be done over the summer. If your internship is eligible, you can receive a Certificate of Industrial Studies.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at: https://www.gre.ac.uk/careers