Overview

During the BA Accounting and Finance (Hons) at The University of Lancashire you’ll study core areas of financial practice, including reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Alongside these essentials, you’ll explore how accounting supports ethical leadership, sustainability and business strategy.

What do you learn in an accounting and finance degree?

Learning is practical and engaging, with simulations, live projects and data-driven decision-making tasks. You’ll gain extra credentials like SAGE certification and work with tools such as FactSet, Excel modelling and AI dashboards to stay ahead in a data-driven financial world.

To prepare for the graduate job market, you’ll take part in an assessment centre experience and earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like FactSet and Microsoft, boosting your CV and interview confidence.

What you'll do

Apply your skills in accountancy, finance, strategy and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges. Gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in accounting and finance.

Learn key topics including financial reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Build knowledge that underpins professional practice and supports your future career.

Take advantage of our global opportunities programme with placements and internships in the UK and overseas. Gain international experience and broaden your professional network.

Accreditation

Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Management

Data Systems, Analysis and Insights

Income Tax, Employment Law and Professional Ethics

Assurance, Risk and Financial Reporting

Business Strategy and Business Law

Capital and Indirect Taxes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 427 other Bachelors in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D - D*D*

Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects

T level: M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English equivalent will not be accepted

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £1,955 for the placement year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What do you learn in an accounting and finance degree?

What you'll do

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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