Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year 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 taxation influence how organisations make decisions, how governments shape policy, and how economies respond to change. At Southampton, you will explore how these areas connect, and how financial insight can drive impact across both business and the public sector.
This flexible degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions. You can work towards professional accountancy recogni...
We are still ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)<br/><br/><strong>Summary</strong><br/>Accounting and taxation influence how organisations make decisions, how governments shape policy, and how economies respond to change. At Southampton, you will explore how these areas connect, and how financial insight can drive impact across both business and the public sector.<br/>This flexible degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions. You can work towards professional accountancy recognition while developing expertise in areas such as green finance, audit, pensions and tax technologies. A distinctive focus on the public sector helps you understand how businesses and policymakers interact, giving you a broader perspective on the role of finance in society.<br/>On this four-year programme, you will also spend your third year on a paid industry placement. This is your opportunity to apply your knowledge in a professional setting, gain practical experience and build confidence for your future career. Our award-winning placements team will support you in securing opportunities, preparing for interviews and making the most of your placement year.<br/>As part of a department ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), your learning is shaped by research and real-world expertise.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong> <br/> • Shape your degree around your ambitions - Choose pathways that support professional accountancy recognition and reflect your interests, from sustainability to audit and tax.<br/> • Develop knowledge you can apply with confidence - Explore audit, taxation and public sector accounting, building a strong foundation across key areas of the discipline.<br/> • Take your learning into the workplace with a paid placement year - Gain hands-on experience, build professional networks and enhance your CV with the support of our placements team.<br/> • Build skills that employers value - Learn to analyse and communicate data across accounting, audit, tax and sustainability, and understand how to apply these insights ethically and responsibly.<br/> • See theory in action through real-world projects and case studies, developed with our industry partners.<br/> • Prepare for strategic roles - Develop the skills needed to contribute to decision-making in businesses, public sector organisations and beyond.<br/><br/><strong>Student support</strong><br/>Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic and pastoral support services whenever you need them.<br/><br/><strong>Further information</strong><br/>This course prepares you for careers across accounting, finance, the public sector and consultancy. Your placement year, combined with strong industry links and practical experience, will help you stand out in a competitive job market and take your next step with confidence.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N411
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
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 qualification is in a different subject before applying.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B). * Grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Economic
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.
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.
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 plus grade A in the EPQ
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels with grade A's.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B
Typical offer: AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
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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