About the course

A good understanding of accounting, finance and the environments in which they operate is essential for anyone working in, or wanting to enter, the accounting profession. Our BSc Accounting and Finance will help you develop both the quantitative and analytical skills required for a career in accountancy and a range of transferable skills, including decision-making, management and perceptive abilities. You will:

　　learn to critically evaluate the use and suitability of accounting and finance techniques in different contexts

　　learn to work out processes of calculation, reporting and evaluation

　　understand the factors that influence the financial decision-making process.

　　On this accounting and finance degree, you will have the opportunity to interact with accounting specialists and experts in corporate governance, responsible business and international finance. Birkbeck also has a diverse student community, which creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment. You will have tutorials and seminars with peers possessing a broad range of experience, many of whom will have come directly from careers as administrators, clerical workers or managers, to develop more detailed and nuanced insights into accounting and finance. The course is taught entirely by evening study, enabling you to combine your academic studies with daytime commitments and gain invaluable practical experience in the workplace.

　　Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Three years Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£48,060

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Bloomsbury
Autumn (September), 2025	Bloomsbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Birkbeck

UCAS TARIFF POINTS - 112-128 points. A-levels: ABB-BBC. GCSES - Applicants will normally be expected to have grade C or new grade 4 in GCSE-level English and mathematics. Applicants who do not hold this level of qualification may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises English and mathematics. This audit assesses an applicant’s potential to cope with, and benefit from, a particular programme of study.

　　IELTS (Academic): overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in each subtest.TOEFL (Internet Based Test): overall score of 79, with 18 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Birkbeck. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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