Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
We are still ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)
Summary
Accounting and finance shape how organisations grow, adapt and make decisions. At Southampton, you will explore how money, strategy and data connect, and how they influence the world around us.
This degree builds your understanding of financial and managerial accounting, investment and finance, while giving you the flexibility to follow your interests. You might explore international banking, marketing, HR or project ma...
We are still ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)
Summary
Accounting and finance shape how organisations grow, adapt and make decisions. At Southampton, you will explore how money, strategy and data connect, and how they influence the world around us.
This degree builds your understanding of financial and managerial accounting, investment and finance, while giving you the flexibility to follow your interests. You might explore international banking, marketing, HR or project management, and begin to shape the direction of your future career.
You will learn to apply theory to real scenarios, from audit and taxation to financial reporting. Opportunities to present your work to audit partners from PwC bringing your learning closer to industry, helping you build confidence and professional insight.
As part of a Russell Group university ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), your learning is informed by research and real-world expertise.
Key features of the course
Shape your degree around your ambitions. A flexible curriculum allows you to explore areas such as international banking, marketing, HR or project management.
Learn from experts who are active in their fields. Our research-led academics teach across corporate governance, taxation, auditing and financial reporting, bringing current thinking into your studies.
Build connections with industry. Guest lectures and strong professional links give you insight into the sector and help you understand where your degree can take you.
Work towards professional recognition. The course is accredited by ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA and CIMA, giving you eligibility for exemptions from selected professional exams.
Take your learning further. You can choose to study abroad or complete a placement, gaining experience in a different environment.
Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and wider wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic and pastoral support services whenever you need them.
Further information
This course prepares you for careers in accounting, finance and business consultancy. Professional accreditations can give you a head start towards becoming a qualified accountant, while our industry links, guest speakers and networking opportunities help you build valuable connections for your future.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N400
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6,P:0
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC is in a different subject before applying.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B). * A grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Econom
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer but care must be taken with subjects when combining qualifications. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Extended Project
A
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D in the Business BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels at grade A
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not Accepted
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,B
Typical offer: AAB We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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