Course Overview
Course summary
Our Accounting and Finance BSc is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced global financial environment. This dynamic course combines in-depth study of accounting and finance theories with hands-on experience, developing your ability to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.
You will master key principles in accounting and finance while sharpening valuable employability skills such as team-working, problem-solving, communication and commercial awareness. The course places a strong emphasis on understanding the global, social and ethical dimensions of the accounting profession, preparing you for a career in a complex and interconnected world.
Delivered by expert staff with experience in the field, this course will ensure you stay at the forefront of industry trends. Each level of study integrates practical experience with theoretical learning, helping you apply key accounting concepts within the broader business context. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools such as SAGE and have access to our two state-of-the art Bloomberg powered Financial Market Suites – both widely used by global financial institutions.
Our degree is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, ensuring you graduate with the skills, knowledge and experience to enter the workforce confidently. Whether you aim to become a qualified accountant, financial analyst, or pursue other roles within the finance sector, this course will equip you with the tools you need for success.
Top reasons to study with us
- Fast-track your professional qualifications with exemptions from leading accountancy bodies
- Gain up to nine ACCA, six ICAEW and eight CIMA exam exemptions upon completion of your studies
- Put theory into practice on a year-long work placement or gain international experience studying abroad
- Access to one of the largest financial databases in our two state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Market Suites
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software like SAGE Accounting
Course structure
You’ll learn through a variety of methods including seminars, workshops and problem-solving exercises. Core modules cover key topics such as accounting, law, audit and taxation, delivered by experienced module leaders. You'll also apply accounting techniques and engage in discussions to deepen your understanding.
Employability is embedded in the curriculum, with workshops and guest speakers from industry. Blended learning, combining face-to-face teaching with online resources, offers flexibility and enhances your independent learning experience.
The following subjects are indicative of what you’ll study on this course.
In Year 1, you’ll build a solid foundation in accounting by practicing essential techniques through a variety of exercises and case studies. You'll also gain practical experience using specialist software like SAGE Accounting, widely used in industry.
Subjects of study include:
- Computerised Methods in Accounting
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- Global Business for Accounting and Finance
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Quantitative Methods for Accountants
You’ll also have the chance to tailor your course by choosing an elective module from other parts of the University, including a foreign language.
Credit Level 4
In Year 2, you'll deepen your understanding of accounting concepts and finance theory while exploring the critical role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics in business. You'll also enhance your professional skills through group presentations and case studies.
Subjects of study include:
- Auditing Theory and Practice
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
You’ll also choose between a range of optional modules such as Corporate Governance and Law and the Business.
You will also have the opportunity to study an elective module from other parts of the University, including a foreign language.
Credit Level 5
Between Years 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6), you may choose to undertake either a professional placement year in the UK or an international experience year.
Professional Experience
You’ll have the option to take a placement year in industry. During the year, you will demonstrate acquisition of a range of professional and commercial skills required within the contemporary business environment through the completion of an extended period of professional practice in the work placement year.
International Experience
Alternatively, you may choose to undertake an international experience year at one of our partner overseas institutions. You’ll study and reside in the country of a host institution during the year. The content of your study is agreed through a Learning Agreement between you, the home institution and Westminster Business School.
In Year 3, you'll adopt a proactive, self-directed approach to your learning, engaging in extensive reading on specialist subjects. This prepares you for maintaining professional competencies and supports your ongoing professional development. The year is also designed to strengthen your academic skills for those considering postgraduate study.
Subjects of study include:
- Advanced Aspects of Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Financial Management
- Strategic Perspectives for Finance and Accounting
You’ll also choose between a range of optional modules such as Company Law, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Dissertation and Taxation. You will also have the opportunity to study an elective module from other parts of the University, including a foreign language.
Credit Level 6
Professional accreditation
Our school fosters strong ties with prominent professional accountancy bodies. Upon completion of the course, students have the opportunity to gain up to nine exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams, up to six exemptions from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) exams, and up to eight exemptions from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exams, subject to application to the relevant professional bodies.
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Careers
Our Accounting and Finance BSc is tailored for those aiming to achieve professional qualifications and build a career in accountancy and finance. Developed in consultation with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), this degree provides a strong foundation for your professional journey.
The University's Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.
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Industry links
Our course is recognised by leading professional accounting bodies, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, and we continuously strengthen our partnerships with them. We also boast strong industry links with top financial firms and leading technology providers like Bloomberg. Our teaching staff bring extensive professional experience from roles such as financial analyst, credit risk analyst, banking specialist, global entrepreneur and financial consultant, enriching your learning experience with real-world insights.
Graduate employers
Graduates from the Business School have found employment at organisations including:
- ACCA
- British Airways
- IBM
- ICAEW
- JP Morgan
- NHS England
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Audit manager
- Chartered management accountant
- Financial analyst
- Financial controller
- Tax consultant
Westminster Employability Award
Employers value graduates who have invested in their personal and professional development – and our Westminster Employability Award gives you the chance to formally document and demonstrate these activities and achievements.
The award is flexible and can be completed in your own time, allowing you to choose from a set of extracurricular activities.
Activities might include gaining experience through a part-time job or placement, signing up to a University-run scheme – such as mentoring or teaching in a school – or completing online exercises.
Read more about our Westminster Employability Award.
International Opportunities
Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.
Opportunities could include:
- Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
- Attending an international summer school or field trip
- Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad
International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.
Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.
Course Leader
Dr Natalia Krasnikova
Lecturer in Accounting and Corporate Governance
Prior to her move to London to join Westminster Business School in 2015, Natalia worked as a sessional lecturer in Birmingham teaching management accounting and financial accounting at Aston University, while completing her PhD in Corporate Governance.
As well as being Course Leader for the BSc Accounting and Finance, she teaches a number of undergraduate modules within the School of Finance and Accounting in the areas of financial reporting and analysis, advanced management accounting, ethics in accounting and corporate governance.
Her research interests include corporate governance especially in relation to corporate social responsibility.
You can’t run a successful business without an understanding of financial management – whether that’s interpreting the financial statements, budgeting, planning or advising on investments. Being able to effectively and innovatively analyse business performance offers an exciting career and one that will always be in high demand.
Course Team
- Dr Petar Sudar - Principal Lecturer
- Dr Mostafa Hussien - Senior Lecturer
- Dr Tantawy Moussa - Senior Lecturer in Accounting
- Dr Obby Phiri - Senior Lecturer
- Fred Agyemang - Lecturer
- Nataliia Miedviedkova - Lecturer
- Dr Ali Sahin - Senior Lecturer
- Dimitrios Kolomvas - Lecturer
- Dr Sudha Mathew - Senior Lecturer
Accounting and Finance courses
Learn more about Westminster's Accounting and Finance courses from our students and staff. Find out about their experience studying at Westminster, including what it's like to study at the University's Marylebone campus in the heart of central London.
Why study this course?
State-of-the-art facilities
Access one of the largest financial databases in our two state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Market Suites.
Combine theory and practice
Link theory to global practice through real-life case studies, guest lectures, field trips and insight from one of the world’s largest financial databases.
Gain exam exemptions
Gain up to nine ACCA, six ICAEW and eight CIMA exam exemptions upon completion of your studies.
Entry Requirements
- A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
- BTEC Diploma – D*D*
- Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
- GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
View more information about our entry requirements and the application process
- International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
- We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
- We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
English language requirements
- If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
- If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
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What our students say
Tammy Kabir
Accounting and Finance BSc (formerly Accounting BSc) - 2022
I chose the University of Westminster mainly because it is a good university for Accounting: it offers many opportunities as it provides lots of internships. It is also partnered with ACCA, meaning that it will be much easier for me to become a Chartered Accountant.
Naga Putcha
Accounting and Finance BSc (formerly Accounting BSc)
The Accounting BSc was perfect at putting together the required theoretical knowledge and application for students, helping students become more employable. The best part of the program was the year-long placement, which enabled me to put the theory I learnt into practice.
Aribah Sheikh
Accounting and Finance BSc (formerly Accounting BSc) - 2022
I have absolutely loved my Accounting course, as it has provided me with a lot of practical experience in using different accounting software. Along with this, the course gives you a maximum of nine ACCA exemptions, which is incredible for students who look to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant.
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Fees and Funding
UK tuition fee: £9,250 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
International student funding
Find out about funding for international students.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How you'll be taught
Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you'll be assessed
Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
- Written exams: end of semester exams
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Data from the academic year 2023/24
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities — volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Facilities
The Learning Platform
Lecture theatres
Library
Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
Digital Marketing Lab
Meeting spaces
Cafe
Course Location
Our Marylebone Campus has benefitted from a multi-million-pound refurbishment resulting in new workshops, digital studios and development of the Marylebone Library. The campus is home to Westminster Business School and our award-winning Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses. For more details, visit our Marylebone Campus page.
Westminster Business School
Based in the heart of London's political, media and financial services, Westminster Business School has excellent industry links and a strong commitment to social enterprise.
Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Our practical teaching relates learning to the real world, and we develop graduates who are ready to respond to contemporary business challenges.
Contact us
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