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Accounting and Finance
- N400 — BSc (Hons)
- N402 — BSc (Hons) with a Year in Industry
- N401 — BSc (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year
- N404 — BSc (Hons) with a Year Abroad
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Accounting and Finance
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
- £9,790
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2027 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2026-27 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2027-28 have not yet been set.
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
- £9,790
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2027 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2026-27 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2027-28 have not yet been set.
Accounting and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year 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
- £9,790
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2027 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2026-27 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2027-28 have not yet been set.
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
- £9,790
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2027 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2026-27 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2027-28 have not yet been set.
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.
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
Core and Compulsory:
- English Language and Study Skills
- Introduction to Business and Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Independent Study Project
- Accounting and Quantitative Methods for Business
You must choose one pair of electives from:
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
OR
- The History of the UK from 1900 to 1955
- The History of the UK from 1956 to 2016
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 1
Compulsory:
- Foundations of Assurance
- Foundations of Finance
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Introduction to Taxation
- Law for Accounting
- Managing for Success
For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
Compulsory:
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice
- International Corporate Reporting
- Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Taxation
Choose two from:
- Economics in Action
- Financial Institutions
- Foundations of Financial Technology
- International Finance
- Introduction to Banking
- Operations Management
For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Compulsory:
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance
- Research Fundamentals for Accountants and Financial Managers
Choose four from:
- Company Valuation
- Corporate Governance, Ethics and Accountability
- Financing Sustainable Business
- Macroeconomics for Decision Makers
- Risk Management
- Sustainability Reporting
For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 4
Compulsory:
- Placement Module (Year in Industry) - Taken in Year 3
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
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
Enhance your degree with an optional Year in Industry and gain valuable professional experience before graduating. You can spend your third year working full-time in the UK or overseas, developing practical business skills, expanding your professional network, and applying your learning in a real-world environment. You will then return to Queen Mary for your final year of study. Choosing this route extends your degree to four years, and you will graduate with a BSc Business Management with Year in Industry, helping you stand out to future employers.
"I chose to study BSc Accounting and Finance as I knew I wanted to work in Accounting in the future. I liked the fact that the knowledge and skills taught on this course were more practical and could be directly transferred into real-world applications. A particular lecturer who stood out to me was Dr Panos Panagiotopoulos. His passion for teaching and his enthusiasm, whenever I asked for any help with projects, made me look forward to every lecture and seminar with him. I joined through clearing after falling short academically in my A-Levels, but I leave as an academic prize winner, a fact I am extremely proud of."
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 new six-storey, state-of-the-art business school building in 2027 – an investment of £48.8m located along the canal near Mile End Station with:
- inclusive, innovative, and high-impact learning spaces
- media suite designed to support student entrepreneurship
- flexible study zones, quite area and collaboration hubs
- landscaped terraces and green spaces
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. In the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, we offer you the opportunity to gain the experience necessary to negotiate the fast-changing world of business that you will encounter after graduation.
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 | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| 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 | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| 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 | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
| 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 and Maths at grade C or 4 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.
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
Funding
Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
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
Where this degree can take you
Build the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed across the global finance sector. A BSc in Accounting and Finance opens the door to a wide range of career paths. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of financial systems, markets and decision-making skills that are in demand across industries.
Our graduates go on to roles in:
- Accounting and professional services
- Investment and retail banking
- Asset management and financial analysis
- Insurance and risk management
- Corporate finance and consulting
You’ll also be well prepared to pursue postgraduate study or professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, accelerating your progression within the industry.
Where our graduates work
Graduates from the School of Business and Management have secured roles with leading global organisations, including:
- HSBC
- EY
- Deloitte
- Deutsche Bank
- KPMG
- Fitch Ratings Ltd
- Arriva PLC
- China Merchants Gropu
- Citigroup
- Moore Kingston Smith
- UK Government
- UBS
These destinations reflect the versatility of the degree and the breadth of opportunities available to you.
Real-world skills that employers value
Throughout your degree, you’ll develop a blend of technical and transferable skills, including:
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Data interpretation and problem-solving
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Communication and teamwork
These capabilities ensure you are ready to contribute from day one in a fast-paced professional environment.
Career support
The School of Business and Management offers tailored employability support that is discipline-specific, employer-led, and embedded directly into your academic experience.
Throughout your degree, you will develop the skills employers ask for: commercial awareness, professional communication, and confidence in interviews and assessment preparation.
Beyond the classroom, you can get involved in:
- SBM Mentoring Programme - a six-month programme matching you with alumni and industry professionals from consulting, finance, HR, marketing, and the charity sector
- Industry Spotlight Series - six alumni-led panel events per year exploring career paths in banking, marketing, HR, the public sector, consulting, and more
- SKETCH - work directly with local businesses, community partners and organisations to solve real-world problems through workshops, advisory clinics and consultancy-style projects.
- QMSVF - join the student-led Social Venture Fund and experience social impact investing first-hand
- QMUL-ReMAKE - work as a business advisor alongside prison-leaver entrepreneurs, helping them build and sustain real ventures
Across your modules, you will also engage with live employer data, and professional guest speakers, ensuring industry knowledge is represented throughout your entire degree.
As a Queen Mary student, you have access to our central Careers & Enterprise services too, which includes:
- 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.
Why Queen Mary?
This programme combines rigorous academic training with practical career preparation. By the time you graduate, you will have:
- A strong grounding in accounting and finance principles
- In-demand analytical and professional skills
- Access to a global employer network
- The flexibility to pursue multiple career paths
Data for these courses
Accounting and Finance - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
The Discover Uni dataset (formerly Unistats)
About the School
The School of Business and Management 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 School of Business and Management 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.
