Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

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Loughborough University

United Kingdom , Loughborough

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

NN34 - N400

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,950 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

About

Overview

On this hugely popular, professionally accredited degree at Loughborough Business School, you will develop the skills you need to become an accountant, or to work in finance and management. The course includes a placement opportunity, so you can apply what you have learned in class to the real world and gain valuable work experience that will supercharge your career.

Accountancy is a solid career choice, and professionals with strong accounting and finance skills will always be sought after in a competitive jobs market. Join us on this specialist degree to gain an impressive array of technical and professional skills to help you secure the best positions, and build a long and rewarding career.

Choices and flexibility

The course covers all the main principles of accountancy and finance across both financial and management accounting, with a variety of options built into the course so you can shape the degree towards the areas that you are most interested in.

Explore topics like digital technology or business ethics. Delve into topical issues dealing with the changing workplace and internationalisation of business, like big data and international negotiations. You will have choices that give you the chance to see what direction you might want to take your career in later.

Fast track your path to qualification

Our Accounting and Finance BSc is accredited by all the major professional accounting bodies, which means you will gain exemptions from some of the exams and can speed up your path to becoming fully qualified.

Enhanced employability through a third year placement

Most importantly, you will not only be learning the theory – you will also have the opportunity to put it into practice. We offer several placement pathways, including a year-long or half-year work-based placement, building on your skills and getting valuable experience in industry. There are also options to study abroad. Many students find the experience vital in helping them secure good positions following graduation and increasing their confidence when they start their first job after graduating.

A strong foundation for your career

This course is an excellent preparation if you are looking to become a management or financial accountant, or even a finance professional. It is also a great choice if you are less sure what direction you want your career to go in, or you want to set up your own business – because a good knowledge of accounting and finance is the bedrock of control in any organisation.

This degree shares the same first year modules as our Finance degree. So, if you get to the end of year one and prefer the specialist finance route, it is easy to switch courses.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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English Program Requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Some Schools/Departments may require higher levels of English language than those specified.
The requirements needed will be sent to you in your offer communication.

Career

Your future career

Median average salary 3 years after graduation

£40,200

Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2024 for Business and Management (median salary of 2017/18 graduates in 2021/22 tax year)

Most graduates of this course enter careers and gain further professional qualifications in accounting and financial management. Many go onto work for the Big Four firms and others secure sought-after roles in different sectors of industry.

You could take your skills in lots of different directions – including financial services, public services or professional practice. You might also want to have a career in management or consultancy, or set up your own business.

Skills for your future

Your placement, study abroad or year in enterprise third year pathway will give you transferable skills that are valued across the industrial landscape, whether you end up working in retail, manufacturing or service organisations, or in the private, public or charity sectors.

As a student at Loughborough Business School, your employability will be developed both inside and outside of the classroom. Employability modules are embedded into the curriculum and there are lots of opportunities available through student enterprise, clubs and societies, as well as through Loughborough's Careers Network.

We encourage a spirit of enterprise here at Loughborough. It is a key part of the Loughborough experience and can really boost your job prospects. For example, you can join Loughborough Enterprise Network which thrives on campus with a range of extracurricular activities including business planning competitions, events and support services for students with real business ideas.

Career support services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.