Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The University of Southampton is ranked in the top 100 globally for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026)

About this course
This four-year degree provides a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting, investment, and finance. In addition to academic learning, you’ll spend your third year abroad at one of Southampton’s international partner institutions in Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, or at our Malaysia campus, enhancing global employability and cultural experience. You’ll explore pathways toward ...

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-20

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Application Details

Course Code

A64-B59

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

Typical offer: AAB

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level.

Access to HE Diploma

offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0, offer-pass: 0.0

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B). * Grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Economics, Geography, Psychology or Business. Please note we cannot accept a grade 5 in mathematics if you are studying other qualifications, the requirement is a grade 6.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level.

Extended Project

The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels with AA grades.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer.

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EU, International £0
Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland £10,050

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