BSc Accounting and Finance
University of Essex
Duration
3 years
Intake
January / September
Degree
Bachelor
Program Overview
The BSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Essex offers a clear, structured path into the world of financial management, reporting, and investment analysis. Students learn how businesses measure performance, manage risk, and make informed financial decisions. The programme combines theory with practical insight through real case studies, industry tools, and academic guidance. By the end, graduates gain the analytical strength, technical skills, and professional awareness needed to move confidently into accounting roles, finance positions, or further professional qualifications.
Key Information
University
University of Essex
Campus
Colchester Campus
Total Credits
360
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
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Fees & Funding:
How much is the International 2025-26 Undergraduate tuition fee?
£20,475 - £30,275 GBP (course dependant).
Our 2025-2026 fees for new EU and International students are listed below. Our courses are sorted into fee bands by department/school. Please be aware that these are the general fee bands covering the majority of courses however there are some exceptions, including our Health and Social Care lab-based courses and accelerated degrees. Check the course details in our Course Finder for specific course fee information.
| Fee Band | Subject | Fee |
| A | Edge Hotel School History Health and Social Care Language and Linguistics Literature Film and Theatre Studies Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies School of Philosophy and Art History Sociology | £20,475 |
| B | East 15 Acting School Essex Business School Law (including HR) Economics Government Mathematical Sciences Sport Rehabilitation Exercise Science | £21,525 |
| C | Life Sciences Psychology | £23,200 |
| D | Computer Science Electronic Engineering | £23,850 |
| E | Oral Health Science | £30,275 |
Course Structure
Year 1
COMPONENT 01: CORE
Introduction to Accounting I
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: CORE
Introduction to Accounting II
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: CORE
Quantitative Methods and Finance
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 04: CORE
Introduction to Finance
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY
Introduction to Economics
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY
Introduction to Management
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY
Professional and Academic Development (Accounting)
(15 CREDITS)
Year 2
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Financial Reporting and Analysis I
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY
Financial Reporting and Analysis II
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY
Management Accounting I
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY
Corporate Finance
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY
Financial Modelling
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY
Portfolio Analysis
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY
Management Accounting II
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 08: OPTIONAL
2nd year EBS (Colchester Campus) option from list
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 09: COMPULSORY
Career Management and Professional Development
(0 CREDITS)
year 3
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Current Issues in Financial Reporting
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY
Advanced Management Accounting
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY
Options and Futures
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY
Risk Management and Financial Institutions
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL
Final year Accounting or Finance option(s) from list
(30 CREDITS)
Entry Requirement
Academic
HSC 4.0 Out Of 5.0
Language
IELTS - 6.0 Not Band Less Below 5.5
How To Apply
Prepare all required documents
including academic transcripts and certificates, Passport, NID, TB Test, and a recent photograph.
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