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BSc (Hons)Accountancy and Finance
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Starting in: 2026
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- 4 years with foundation year
- 4 years with year in industry
- 5 years with foundation and industry years
UCAS code: AAF1
Institution code: S30
UCAS points: 104-120Flexible entry options available
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study an accountancy and finance degree at Solent University
Enter the fast-paced world of international finance with this professionally accredited degree, working with global companies to gain the skills and real-world work experience you’ll need for success.
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- An exam and overall pass in a professionally accredited module on this course could lead to exemption from the requirements of professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, IFA, AIA and ICAEW.
- Benefit from an industry-driven curriculum - the course content is shaped by an industry advisory board and includes live briefs from real businesses.
- Great employment opportunities: recent graduates have found roles such as accountants, auditors, tax specialists, financial analysts, fund managers and more, at companies such as Deloitte, Smith and Williamson and John Lewis.
- Opportunity to attend guest lectures by industry-led speakers from PwC.
- We're the only UK university to be part of International Marketing Week, a great opportunity to spend up to a week on a real-world business project with one of our 10 partner universities in Europe, working on a live client brief from companies such as Mercedes Benz or Lucas-Bols.
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Throughout this industry-focused degree you'll engage with specific areas of finance that interest you and explore both national and international markets to gain a firm understanding of the global economy.
The intellectually challenging programme will ensure you graduate with the knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving skills to pursue a career or further study within the field of accountancy and finance. Throughout the course, you'll build both general and specialist knowledge, enabling you to make informed judgement of contemporary accountancy and finance issues.
You'll have access to our Bloomberg suite, which delivers real-time business and market news, data, and analysis to the world's leading industries and companies to support critical financial and strategic decision making. Use of the Bloomberg suite is embedded into the curriculum, meaning you'll be at the cutting edge of financial analysis and skills development to help further boost your employability prospects.
You'll also be encouraged to put theory into practice by working on real-life business scenarios, with opportunities to co-design and project-manage a series of business events to build networking skills, meet employers, and discuss key business topics, such as diversity and inclusion, digital transformation and the future of the business landscape, and leadership.
Solent's accountancy and finance degree has strong connections with industry and is accredited by a number of professional bodies. The course content is designed and reviewed in collaboration with industry experts. Our Business Advisory Board, chaired by Pete Markey, Chief Marketing Officer at Boots, is made up of senior leaders across a variety of industries who help to inform our curriculum development, student success, and business development.
Solent University is a place of study for students from all over the world. Learning with students from different backgrounds, you'll explore new points of view in contemporary discussions and debates, and get a feel for the international workplace.
If you’re looking to study our accountancy and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.
This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who is hoping to pursue a career in the wide range of jobs related to accountancy and finance sector which is a huge industry area.
What does this course lead to?
Our graduates go on to become accountants, auditors, tax specialists, financial analysts, fund managers, business advisers and entrepreneurs. Recent graduates have found roles at Deloitte, Smith and Williamson, Estee Lauder and John Lewis, among others.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more storiesMeet the team
Teaching staff for the BSc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance degree have experience of working in accountancy and finance in practice or in industry as practitioners and/or are actively engaged with current research within accountancy, finance and economics.
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
International opportunities
Broaden your horizons by adding an international dimension to your CV – essential to achieving success in today’s fast-changing, global environment.
Studying, working or volunteering in another country could be the experience of a lifetime. Enhance your degree by developing important global skills such as knowledge of other countries, language skills, intercultural awareness, adaptability and confidence.
For more information, please email international.mobility@solent.ac.uk.
What you'll study
Core modules
Economics
In this module, you will learn the fundamental principles that govern how individuals, firms, and markets make decisions about the allocation of limited resources. You'll explore key concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, consumer and producer behaviour, cost structures, and market dynamics. You'll also be introduced to different types of market structures and examine how these influence pricing, output, and business strategy. In addition, you'll learn about market failures, government intervention, and the economic rationale behind regulation and taxation.
Business and Corporate Law
To succeed as an accountant or financial professional, a solid understanding of corporate law is essential. This module will help you develop a professional grasp of the legal principles relevant to business and finance. You'll explore the key areas of business and corporate law, including the law of obligations, employment law, the formation and structure of business organisations, legal frameworks for company financing, corporate regulation and governance, and insolvency law.
Management Accounting
In this module, you'll gain a foundational understanding of how management accounting supports decision-making, planning, and control within an organisation. You will explore how different types of cost are classified, recorded, and analysed to inform operational decisions and how budgeting supports organisational planning and resource allocation. You'll also learn how to apply core costing methods, and how to distinguish between marginal and absorption costing approaches.
Financial Accounting
This module will provide you with essential foundational knowledge and practical skills in financial accounting theory and practice. You'll be introduced to fundamental concepts and techniques for recording, processing, and reporting business transactions to external stakeholders, developing critical competencies in double-entry bookkeeping, ledger management, trial balance preparation, and financial statement construction.
Core modules
Taxation
This module introduces the fundamental principles of the UK tax system, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to compute taxes, navigate regulations, and advise on compliance. By exploring real-world tax scenarios and regulatory frameworks, you will understand how taxes impact individuals and businesses, fostering the ability to apply ethical and practical solutions in professional contexts.
Financial Reporting
This module provides you with a structured understanding of financial reporting principles and practices, focusing on the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). You will explore the conceptual framework of accounting, the regulatory environment, and the role of financial reporting in supporting transparency, accountability, and decision-making.
Optional modules
Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Banking
This module is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the modern banking sector’s operations, financial intermediation, risk management, and regulatory environment. It will prepare you to critically engage with the challenges faced by banks in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape, including the rise of fintech and sustainability concerns.
Financial Crime, Law and Litigation Support
This module explores the intersection of financial crime, legal frameworks, and the role of forensic accountants in litigation support. You will examine various types of financial crime, understand relevant legislation, and learn how forensic accounting contributes to legal processes, including investigations, expert witness testimony, and case preparation.
Applied Economics
This module aims to develop your ability to use economic theories and quantitative tools to analyse real-world issues. You will learn how to apply economic theory to real-world problems using data-driven methods, quantitative tools, and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. The module combines applied microeconomics and macroeconomics with hands-on training in econometrics and AI-powered data analysis, reflecting how modern economic and financial research is conducted in both academia and industry.
Financial Technology
The module introduces you to the dynamic field of financial technology (FinTech) and artificial intelligence (AI), which is revolutionising the financial services industry. It covers the role of technology in transforming payments, lending, banking, investment, and financial infrastructure. This is all done in the context of financial markets and institutions on the global stage. You will learn about blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital currencies, and other technologies, exploring how they address existing challenges in finance.
Core modules
Finance and Investment
This module will introduce you to the function, principles, and techniques of financial management. In particular, it focuses on the relationship between companies seeking to raise finance, and the investors who provide that finance. You will apply your technical skills and knowledge to evaluate potential funding strategies for business.
Financial Markets and Institutions
In this module, you will develop a critical understanding of how financial markets operate and the role institutions play in supporting the global financial system. You will explore the structure and function of capital markets, focusing on equity and debt instruments, and examine how these markets influence corporate finance and investment decisions. You will also learn how financial instruments are issued, priced, and traded, and how market forces and investor behaviour impact valuation and performance.
Performance Management and Data Analytics
This module builds on foundational concepts introduced in your first and second year in performance and cost management, advancing your ability to apply strategic, analytical, and data-informed approaches to real-world operational challenges. You will explore how organisations manage resources efficiently, evaluate performance in dynamic and uncertain environments, and make decisions that support long-term value creation. A key feature of this module is the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to enhance decision-making.
Optional modules
Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Investment Banking and Risk Management
This module is essential if you want to work in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, or financial advisory roles. It gives you practical, career-focused insight into how investment banks help clients raise capital, structure complex transactions, and make high-level financial decisions. You will learn the tools, techniques, and strategic thinking used in real investment banking deals - skills that are highly valued by leading employers in the finance industry.
Advanced Economics and Econometrics
This module will equip you with a deep understanding of the economic forces and quantitative tools that influence financial decision-making in both corporate and policy contexts. It builds on foundational economic principles to explore how macroeconomic variables - such as interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, and economic growth - affect business strategy, investment decisions, and financial reporting. You will also be introduced to advanced econometric techniques for modelling economic relationships, interpreting empirical data, and evaluating the impact of economic policies.
Cybercrime and Business Analytics
This module explores the growing threat of cybercrime and the role of business analytics in detecting, preventing, and responding to digital threats. You will learn about cybercrime typologies, data-driven investigative techniques, and how analytics tools can be used to support forensic investigations and strategic decision-making.
Audit and Assurance
Auditors play a critical role in fostering trust in financial reporting and corporate accountability. This module equips you with the professional tools and ethical foundation to plan, perform, and report on audits with integrity and sound judgement. You will engage with real-world case studies and apply core auditing principles - such as risk assessment, evidence gathering, and professional scepticism - aligned with industry standards. A key feature of this module is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool in modern auditing.
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You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Coursework
- Written exams
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
The disability advice team provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose a career in accountancy and finance?
The accounting and finance industry is the backbone of every business and economy. It offers stability, global mobility, and high earning potential. Organisations, whether multinational corporations, start-ups, or public sector bodies, rely on finance professionals to make strategic decisions, ensure compliance, and drive growth. With the rise of digital finance, data analytics, and sustainability reporting, demand for skilled professionals is increasing worldwide
A degree in finance and accounting provides a broad business knowledge and skills which are always in demand and command a high salary. Our degree addresses current thinking and helps you develop professional skills which will give you an edge at interviews. Graduating with exemptions will make you a more attractive addition to an employer’s workforce.
Accountancy and finance as an industry provides an extensive range of careers in accounting related services such as auditing, taxation, management accounting, risk assessment and business consultancy. Finance specialisms include a broad range of industries such as banking and investment companies.
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You could earn:
Chartered accountant
Up to: £40,000
Starting salaries for graduates can vary depending on the location, sector, size, and type of firm. During training, the average earning potential can be up to £65,000.
External auditor
Average graduate salary: £28,000
On qualification, and as you progress into more senior roles, you could earn anywhere between £32,000 and £45,000. Salaries for external auditors vary depending on the location, size and type of firm.
Tax adviser
Starting salary: £20,000 to £32,000
For graduate trainees. Newly qualified chartered tax advisers can expect an annual salary of £26,000 to £36,000. Working in corporate tax usually attracts a higher salary than working in personal tax.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk. Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more stories“The support on offer from the Solent staff (particularly the High Performance Academy team) was a big incentive.”
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.
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Find out moreTuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:
- UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,790 per year
- International full-time fees: £19,081 per year
The increase in fees for UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island students is in line with Government guidelines. For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2026/27 additional costs are not yet available. For guidance, previous additional costs have been:
Optional costs
- ACCA student membership: approximately £100
- UK study trip: approximately £50
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- GCSE Maths Grade C/4
- Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course.
- For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application.
How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 31 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
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Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Find out more about Solent's contextual offers
Alternative entry options
Alternative entry on this course is available through the Business and Law Foundation Year.
Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course.
Holders of AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting or AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting are awarded direct entry to the second year on any named accounting programme.
Top-up route:
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: contact us
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
UCAS points: 104-120
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- 4 years with foundation year
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