Finance, Accounting and Management with Placement Year BSc at University of Nottingham

About

Course overview

The BSc Finance, Accounting and Management programme focuses on the modern firm and its financial environment. You will gain a solid grounding in areas including such as business finance, financial and management accounting, and business law. You will develop a broad educational base suitable for a future business leader.

You will be equipped with contemporary accounting knowledge and up-to-date practice, such as taxation, auditing and advanced financial management. In addition to the conventional finance modules, the degree course offers two cutting-edge finance modules, AI & FinTech, and Sustainable Finance. Upon graduation, you will be ready to work in accounting or financial service sectors.

You can also follow your interests and career aspirations by selecting from a wide range of optional modules alongside your core subjects, including entrepreneurship, corporate management, human resource management, international business, economics, tourism, database design and governance. You can choose from subject areas within or outside the Business School to broaden your skills and knowledge.

Market-leading digital systems by SAP are integrated into this course to help demonstrate industrial practice and develop your digital skills. You also have the option to take industry-recognised digital professional qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will help you stand out to future employers.

By undertaking a Placement Year you will receive additional workshops in your first and second years, alongside professional advice from our dedicated Placements Team.

You will spend year three in industry applying your skills in real world business environments. You can apply for placements available to students on your course or can agree your own placement with an appropriate company. During your placement year, you remain fully registered with the University, with regular meetings with our dedicated Placements Team.

Our Placements Team, and Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout this entire process. For further information visit the Business School placements website or contact nubsplacements@nottingham.ac.uk to find out more.

This course is also available as a three-year course without a placement year.

Please note: In order to undertake an optional placement year, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake an placement as part of your course.

Why choose this course?

Industry experience from your placement year, supporting your graduate future
CIMA exemptions - certain exemptions from CIMA exams
Exemptions for papers - Graduates will obtain exemptions from several professional examination papers set by ACCA, ICAEW and the CIPFA. The list of professional accreditations is continuously growing
Gain digital skills - We integrate market-leading digital systems by SAP into our courses and offer the opportunity to take industry-recognised Microsoft and SAP certifications at significant discounts from the open market rate
Study abroad - Opportunities to study abroad at the university's campuses in China or Malaysia
Triple accredited - Nottingham University Business School is EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accredited and recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning.

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements:

GCSE maths 6 (B) or above OR 5 in standard level or 4 in higher level maths

IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level: AAA Required subjects:

GCSE

Maths grade 6 (B)
English grade 4 (C)

Excluded subjects:

General subjects, critical thinking, citizenship studies, EPQ, global perspectives and research .

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

RQF BTEC Nationals

Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in any subject D*DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in any subject D*D plus 1 A level grade A
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject D plus 2 A levels grades AA

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.

GCSE English

GCSE English grade 4 (C)

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements:

GCSE maths 6 (B) or above OR 5 in standard level or 4 in higher level maths

IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level: AAA Required subjects:

GCSE

Maths grade 6 (B)
English grade 4 (C)

Excluded subjects:

General subjects, critical thinking, citizenship studies, EPQ, global perspectives and research .

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

RQF BTEC Nationals

Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in any subject D*DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in any subject D*D plus 1 A level grade A
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject D plus 2 A levels grades AA

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.

GCSE English

GCSE English grade 4 (C)

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements:

GCSE maths 6 (B) or above OR 5 in standard level or 4 in higher level maths

IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level: AAA Required subjects:

GCSE

Maths grade 6 (B)
English grade 4 (C)

Excluded subjects:

General subjects, critical thinking, citizenship studies, EPQ, global perspectives and research .

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

RQF BTEC Nationals

Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in any subject D*DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in any subject D*D plus 1 A level grade A
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject D plus 2 A levels grades AA

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.

GCSE English

GCSE English grade 4 (C)

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates IB requirements:

GCSE maths 6 (B) or above OR 5 in standard level or 4 in higher level maths

IELTS:

6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A level: AAA Required subjects:

GCSE

Maths grade 6 (B)
English grade 4 (C)

Excluded subjects:

General subjects, critical thinking, citizenship studies, EPQ, global perspectives and research .

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

RQF BTEC Nationals

Three BTEC National Extended Certificates can be considered.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in any subject D*DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in any subject D*D plus 1 A level grade A
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject D plus 2 A levels grades AA

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit.

GCSE English

GCSE English grade 4 (C)

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Career

We actively seek to develop your practical business, leadership and management skills through a range of professional development programmes.

Our employer programme enables you to network with top employers throughout your degree, with many of these companies choosing to sponsor prizes for high-performing students.

Increasingly, graduates are required to be cloud and data-ready for the workplace with 66% of employers wanting to see graduates achieve professional qualifications as well as their main degree (CMI 21st Century leaders report). The school works with some of the world’s leading business software providers including SAP and Microsoft, integrating their systems into our courses, as well as offering the option to take their globally recognised professional digital qualifications alongside your course. Our Digital Centre of Excellence will support you so that you can develop the digital skills necessary to pursue your chosen career and stand out to future employers.

This course is also available as a four-year programme including a placement year, giving you a competitive edge and helping you stand out to employers.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates are highly sought after, gaining employment in accountancy, banking and other financial services.

Recent Business School graduates have also gone on to work at prestigious companies including Barclays, EY, and Morgan Stanley.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,700

Application Fee

GBP

Finance, Accounting and Management with Placement Year BSc

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

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