On this course you'll have the chance to meet industry leaders and professional bodies, gaining real-world insight into a sector that shapes global decision-making. With a strong emphasis on business sustainability, this course prepares you to be a highly analytical and commercially aware graduate
Students feel the course provides chances to bring together information and ideas from different topics.
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Overview
Business sustainability is at the heart of our course, meaning you'll be equipped to support a range of businesses in ensuring they work in an environmentally friendly, and financially stable way. You’ll discover the range of environmental, social, and governance issues businesses face, where accountancy and financial management can ensure businesses remain successful.
You won’t just learn theory, you’ll tackle real-life projects, master specialist software, and use advanced spreadsheet tools to sharpen your analytical, research, and communication skills. These are the skills employers look for, and you’ll leave ready to be part of influential teams within the global business market.
As you apply theory to practice, you’ll explore how businesses really work by analysing company data and financial accounts. Find out why strong financial foundations are key to building successful businesses, and build the skills to become a sharp, confident, and commercially minded graduate.
Our expert lecturers and industry connections will guide you every step of the way. You’ll engage with real employers, gain insights into global business practices, and build a network that could kick-start your career. By the end, you’ll understand the value of accountancy and finance and how they drive businesses forward worldwide.
Course content
Our core modules give you the essential knowledge of how accounting and financial management powers businesses and why they matter. These modules are designed to strengthen your understanding and help you discover your interests and aspirations, preparing you for the next step in your journey.
We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.
Careers
Studying accounting and finance will prepare you for a range of careers within the business industry, such as:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Finance
- Banking
- Insurance
- International trade
Further study
By completing the third year of our Accounting and Finance (BA Hons) degree, you’ll gain a full undergraduate degree, opening up the opportunities to progress into managerial roles, start your own business, and have exemptions with all professional bodies, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA and IFA (pending approval).
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
Through a mix of lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on work with spreadsheets and accounting tools, you’ll not only put theory into practice but also share knowledge and learn from others in a collaborative environment.
Teaching and assessment contents
You'll learn through a mix of interactive workshops, lectures, seminars, practical activities and more, giving you the chance to apply what you learn through group discussion and activities.
Your lecturers will support you in developing your independent learning capabilities, preparing you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 112
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | BBC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DMM |
| T-level | M |
Plus
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK and EU students
In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,535 per year (subject to changes in the government tuition fee cap).
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International students
In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
How to apply contents
Applying through UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for full-time undergraduate courses in the UK.
Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
Contact
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