Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree is designed to prepare you for a career in accountancy firms, financial institutions or large multinational enterprises.
On this degree you will obtain a critical grasp of core accounting and finance theory as well as sound technical knowledge. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance in business and society.
Through this course, you can build credit towards qualification as a chartered accountant – with either ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA.
For more information, please visit our ...
Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree is designed to prepare you for a career in accountancy firms, financial institutions or large multinational enterprises.
On this degree you will obtain a critical grasp of core accounting and finance theory as well as sound technical knowledge. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance in business and society.
Through this course, you can build credit towards qualification as a chartered accountant – with either ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA.
For more information, please visit our course page: [www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-accounting-and-finance](www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-accounting-and-finance)
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-D46
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics at grade B
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Distinction in at least 12 level 3 units in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or Statistics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade B (or 5) and GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 (or B) if Mathematics not taken at AS or A-Level. GCSE History, Geography, Religious Studies, Drama, Sociology or Politics at B (5) or AS/A Level English Literature, English Language or English Literature and Language at grade B are acceptable in lieu of GCSE English Language or English Literature.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics at grade B
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5 in one of the following subjects: Standard level Mathematics Standard level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Standard level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Higher level Mathematics Higher level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Higher level Mathematics: applications and interpretations Higher level Physics Higher level Chemistry Higher Level Economics Higher Level Statistics
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. AS/A-level Mathematics at grade B or A-level Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics at grade B is also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement. A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B or A Level Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics are also required.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
H3 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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