Accounting and Finance BSc

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Entry year: September 2027

4 study options

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree: BSc (Hons)
Duration: 3 years
Start: September 2027
UCAS code: N400
Institution code: Q50
Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAA at A-Level.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
Home fees: £10050
Overseas fees: £30950
Funding information
Paying your fees

Accounting and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree: BSc (Hons)
Duration: 4 years
Start: September 2027
UCAS code: N404
Institution code: Q50
Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAA at A-Level.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
Home fees: £10050
Overseas fees: £30950
Funding information
Paying your fees

Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree: BSc (Hons)
Duration: 4 years
Start: September 2027
UCAS code: N402
Institution code: Q50
Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAA at A-Level.
Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
Home fees: £10050
Overseas fees: £30950
Funding information
Paying your fees

Accounting and Finance with Foundation BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree: BSc (Hons)
Duration: 4 years
Start: September 2027
UCAS code: N401
Institution code: Q50
Entry Requirements: Full entry requirements (including contextual admissions)
Home fees: £SUPPRESS
Overseas fees: £26750
Funding information
Paying your fees

Overview
Structure
Teaching
Entry requirements
Funding
Careers
About the School

Overview

Are you determined to succeed in the world of corporate finance?

Driven to succeed in the world of corporate finance and accounting? There’s no better place to study this subject than in London. Based in the heart of the capital, our campus is just 15 minutes from the City and Canary Wharf, offering direct access to the UK’s financial and professional services sectors.

You will benefit from our strong links with leading organisations such as PwC, one of the Big Four professional services firms, supporting pathways into corporate reporting, audit and assurance, compliance, taxation, and professional accountancy careers.

You don’t even have to leave campus. You’ll have access to Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), specialist econometrics software and industry-standard datasets including Bloomberg and Eikon. Everything you need to polish your skills in analysis and data handling is right here.

The importance of ethical practice

The School of Business and Management value transparency and ethical accounting practices, integrity and accountability. These values are reflected in our research.

As the gender gap in accountancy is becoming a hot topic, our teaching staff are bringing awareness and bridging the gender gap within these professions. Others are investigating new accounting phenomena and political issues.

With the increasing complexity of financial markets and the integration of technology, graduates in this field are in high demand. Follow in the footsteps of our past students who now work at EY, CBRE, Deloitte, and more.

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Professional recognition

The School of Business and Management has strong links with professional accountancy bodies: the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This course is accredited by ACCA, CIMA and the ICAEW. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for exemptions with these organizations, enhancing your pathway to professional accreditation.
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Structure

If you are taking an Integrated Foundation Year, this will take place before Year 1.

Year 0
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Year 0

SBM standard Integrated Foundation Year

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 1

Core and compulsory

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2

Core and compulsory

Guided elective

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3

Core and compulsory

Guided elective

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

The full programme details and description are available in our Programme and Module Directory

Study options

Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.

Integrated foundation year

International students can apply for our Accounting and Finance BSc with an Integrated Foundation Year. The foundation year prepares you for the rest of the programme and is taught on campus by Queen Mary lecturers.

Year in industry

This option will allow you to spend the third year of your degree on an industry placement with an employer, in a role relevant to your field of study. After the placement, you will return to university to complete your final year of study, meaning your degree programme will last for four years in total.

Portrait of Amir Khalid Qazi, Accounting and Finance BSc, 2021

Student Testimonial

"The course put equal focus on accounting and finance, and that is what I liked the most. From lectures to seminars, everything was thoroughly planned. From the different societies to Queen Mary's diverse student body, you’ll enjoy every bit of your time at university."

Amir Khalid Qazi, Accounting and Finance BSc, 2021

Teaching

Teaching and learning

Teaching and research are based on three pillars: governance; social justice and sustainability; as well as the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

You'll receive approximately two hours of weekly contact time per module, comprising lectures led by academic staff and smaller seminar groups.

For every hour spent in class, you’ll complete a further two to three hours of independent study. You'll have access to well-designed resources for this self-directed study, and we will pair you with an academic advisor to support your progress at all stages of your degree.

Assessment

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.

Resources and facilities

The School of Business and Management will be welcoming a <a href='https://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/sbm-new-building/'>new six-storey, state-of-the-art business school building in 2027</a> – an investment of £48.8m located along the canal near Mile End Station with:
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The School’s Careers and Employability team offers help with work experience opportunities and applications, mentorships, and consultancy project support.
Academic Advising – Your programme director and module organisers support you with academic progress, module choices, assessments, and study or career planning, office hours, while academics who’ve taught you can provide references.
Pastoral Advising - Your personal/pastoral advisor supports you with wellbeing, extenuating circumstances, study interruptions, and administrative issues, connecting you with specialist services and offering 1:1 support in person or online, can provide non-academic references.
Academic Writing Support Tutor - The School offers academic writing support, including 12 workshops on essay and report writing, and optional workshops, recordings, and one-to-one tutorials are available.
Quantitative Support Tutor - The School offers quantitative skills support for students. Weekly workshops and one-to-one sessions cover key topics such as statistics, regression, and data analysis.
An alumni network that can connect you to fellow Queen Mary graduates worldwide.
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Accountancy and Finance lie at the very heart of every business organisation, whether it is a company, a government department or a charity. We offer you the opportunity to gain the experience necessary to negotiate the fast-changing world of business.

Entry requirements

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics.
BTEC	BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme.\n
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Both GCSE English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7 (or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. \n For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB at A-Level. \n\n Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB \n\n More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. \n\n Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered. \t\n

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics.
BTEC	BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme.
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Both GCSE English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7 (or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

A-Level	Grades AAA at A-Level.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics.
BTEC	BTEC qualifications are considered for entry to this programme.
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
GCSE	Both GCSE English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade A or 7 (or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: ABB at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBB More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

If your qualifications are not accepted for direct entry onto this degree, consider applying for a foundation programme.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Funding

Scholarships and bursaries

Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.

Support from Queen Mary

We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.

Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:

additional sources of funding
planning your budget and cutting costs
part-time and vacation work
money for lone parents.

Careers

Graduate destinations

At the end of your degree, you will be well-equipped for graduate careers in accounting, finance, banking, insurance and management, in both private and public sectors.

You will have a strong foundation which will enable you to pursue a higher degree in the field of accounting and finance, or further professional accounting qualifications, if desired.

Recent graduates from the School of Business and Management have been hired by:

HSBC
BDO
Deloitte
JP Morgan & Co
KPMG
Standard & Poor’s
Unilever

Career support

The School of Business and Management has a dedicated Employer Engagement and Internships Coordinator, and we run a tailored careers programme for students. In previous years, this has included business-specific workshops, industry networking events and visits to companies such as Bloomberg and Salesforce.

Our careers team can also offer:

Specialist advice on choosing a career path.
Support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs.
Feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms.
Interview coaching.

Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.

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About the School

Queen Mary Business School takes a unique interdisciplinary approach that promises students an inspiring educational experience: we teach you to think beyond textbooks, management fads and memorised formulas for success.

Our faculty come from all over the world and bring a sound practical knowledge to their teaching: they have worked for the BBC, UK government ministries and the European Union.

The School’s Mile End location keeps us close to all the action in the City and Canary Wharf. We’re also home to a number of research centres, groups and clusters focused on public engagement and having a real-world impact.

The School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which ensures that the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success are met.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the Business School dramatically moved up the Times Higher Education rankings. Among 108 UK business schools, the School now ranks:

22nd for overall research quality (up from 39th in REF2014)
28th for research outputs (up from 34th)
12th for research impact (up from 24th)
21st for research environment (up from 59th)

Queen Mary is also part of the Russell Group - a body of leading UK universities dedicated to research and teaching excellence.

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Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance BSc

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