16Aug
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our BSc Accounting and Finance gives you the opportunity to acquire both the quantitative and analytical skills required for a career in accountancy, alongside a range of transferable skills, including decision-making, management and perceptive abilities. Why choose this course?
- This course provides you with a good understanding of accounting, finance and the markets in which they operate, which is essential knowledge for a career in this field.
- It also offers you opportunities to interact with accounting specialists and experts in corporate governance, responsible business and international finance.
- It emphasises research-blended learning, with staff who are enthusiastic teachers as well as active researchers, and who regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
- Birkbeck is an Investment Management Certificate (IMC) Advantage Partner and our BSc Accounting and Finance at Birkbeck is aligned with the IMC syllabus. The IMC is the most widely recognised and established qualification in the UK, which provides the industry's benchmark at entry level. It is run by the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of the UK which represents the interests of around 11,000 investment professionals.
- We have a diverse student community, which creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
- Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
- Birkbeck’s research excellence was confirmed in the most recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework, with 83% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
- We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
- Goldman Sachs and Birkbeck Diversity Scholarships are available for this course for students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
- data analysis skills
- an understanding of business activities
- the ability to transcribe business activities into financial reports
- sound decision-making.
- chartered accountant
- chartered certified accountant
- chartered management accountant
- management consultant.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
Most modules are assessed by an unseen formal examination and coursework; examinations are normally taken at the end of each term. In your final year of studies, you will independently design and complete a large written assignment, in the form of a research project/dissertation.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| International | £18060 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Home students:
Year 2+: £9,535 per year
International students:
Year 2+: £18,060 per year
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Clearing contact details
Clearing Enquiry formAdmissions Office
020 3907 0700
Additional information
Early Clearing: A-level Results Day: Our Clearing hotline opens at 8am on Thursday 15th August until 6pm and 9am on Friday 16th August until 6pm. From Monday 19th August our phone lines will be open 10.30 - 6pm (Mon-Thur) and 10.30 -5pm (Fri). Virtual Clearing Event - http://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700