STUDY

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance*

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Course options: Professional Placement
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: NN43
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
Course options: Professional Placement
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: NN43
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
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Overview

Welcome to the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance program at the University of Suffolk, a professionally accredited and future-focused degree designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to thrive in the dynamic world of finance and accounting. This course is crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the financial sector, preparing you to become a valuable member of the future business workforce.

Our Accounting and Finance degree offers examination exemptions from leading professional bodies such as ICAEW and CIMA, facilitating a seamless transition into your professional career. You will have numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through placement years, summer internships, and micro placements, ensuring you graduate with hands-on experience that employers value.

The career prospects for graduates with financial expertise are vast and exciting, ranging from entrepreneurship to driving sustainable business practices. Our program supports entrepreneurial aspirations with access to hot desk spaces, networking, and collaborative opportunities through our Innovation Labs facility.

Developed in collaboration with academic, employer, and professional body stakeholders, our course is designed with an ethos of continuous improvement, ensuring it remains relevant and future-focused. The modules are aligned with the exemption requirements of professional bodies, and no prior knowledge of accounting is required—GCSE maths or an equivalent qualification is sufficient.

Technological advancements and sustainability are at the core of our curriculum. We specialise in Business Management, Digital Confidence, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Career Development, and Sustainability Awareness, embedding these values into every aspect of our teaching.

Course Highlights:

  • 80% of our students secure graduate-level careers or pursue further studies.
  • We are ranked joint 14th in the UK for employability.
  • Access to our state-of-the-art DigiTech Centre at Adastral Park, home to over 150 businesses and BT’s innovation labs.
  • Opportunities to work on real-world projects with industry leaders.
  • Annual industry events and national competitions to apply your knowledge and skills.
  • Support for starting your own business through our Innovation Centre, with guidance from business leaders and academics.

Our commitment to your future career includes integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into every module, ensuring you understand the critical standards for modern business success. The course also prepares you for the evolving landscape of business, including areas like the metaverse, AI, and machine learning.

Join us at the University of Suffolk for a transformative educational experience that combines academic rigor, practical application, and a clear focus on your future career success in the dynamic field of accounting and finance.

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

10th

in the UK for feedback satisfaction in Computer Science and Information Systems

(The Guardian University Guide 2023)

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(The Complete University Guide 2024)

11th

in the UK for social inclusion

(The Good University Guide 2023)

Course Modules

Our undergraduate programmes are delivered as 'block and blend', more information can be found on Why Suffolk? You can also watch our Block and Blend video.   

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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This module is currently under construction - details to follow. 

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

In this module you will have the opportunity to take part in micro-placements within UK businesses. It is designed to develop your skills in the workplace and give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge with real businesses.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

This module will develop the foundation knowledge and skills which have been covered in the Financial and Management Accounting module at Level 4, with particular emphasis on how various aspects of financial accounting relate to the business world. You will be required explain accounting and reporting concepts, ethical and ESG issues as applied to business scenarios.

This module will cover the aspects of law essential for the professional accountant. This will include Company and Insolvency Law. We will also look at the impact of civil law and criminal law on the accounting profession.

The extended project provides you with the opportunity to work on a project of interest to you. The module is deliberately designed to be flexible and to offer you the option of undertaking a more formal piece of research; to work on a project suggested by your employer or another organization; or to undertake research into the feasibility of a business idea or in preparation of a business plan.

 

This module provides specific provision for those of you who wish to focus on entrepreneurship and the study of entrepreneurial practice. It also provides you with the chance to synthesise learning through supported study on a topic or idea of interest to you, supported by academics, enterprise professionals and SME owner/managers.

This module extends the scope of the year 2 Financial and ESG Reporting to cover more advanced topics in financial accounting, like the preparation of consolidated financial statements and the principles adopted in accounting standards dealing with complex accounting areas.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

This module is currently under construction - details to follow.

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024
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BA (Hons) Business Management

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Opportunities and destinations will depend on your preference for either financial accounting, management accounting, with a third option being entrepreneurship.

For those looking for a career in financial accounting (particularly in the areas of auditing or taxation) there is high demand for accounting graduates in East Anglia in particular. Key employers are Larkin Gowen, Lovewelll Blake and Scrutton Bland.

For those looking to work as management accountants in industry – there are a wide range of local and national companies with graduate schemes. We have links with BT, EDF Energy, Axa, Willis Towers Watson, Greene King, Cancer Research UK & Handelsbanken.

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,535

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for funding from the Spring before your course starts.

UK Fees and Finance UK Bursaries and Scholarships International Fees and Scholarships

Ipswich Award

The University of Suffolk is offering a £1,000 Award for students joining the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus. The Award is based on specific eligibility criteria based on your year of entry.

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Your Course Team

Dr Will Thomas

Will is Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience, as well as Head of Business.

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Dr Efe Imiren

Efe is currently a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of Business Management in the School of Technology, Business and Arts.

Jonathan Harvey

Jonathan is a Senior Lecturer and has also been a big part of the University wide Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee.

Jane Hancock

Jane joined the Suffolk Business School in August 2020 after a 10-year career in industry, during which time she qualified as a management accountant (CIMA).

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Dr Muhammed Mahmoud

Muhammed is an Accounting and Finance lecturer whose teaching style aims to connect scholarly concepts with real-life examples to help students grasp topics.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,535

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for funding from the Spring before your course starts.

UK Fees and Finance UK Bursaries and Scholarships International Fees and Scholarships