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Thinking of becoming an accountant? Or looking to develop your finance and business knowledge?

Northumbria University’s BSc (Hons) Accounting course is about more than just numbers, it gives you fresh insights and a deeper understanding of financial information. And it’s your starting block for building a rewarding career. 

Complementing modules that combine key accounting theory with problem-based learning around real-world scenarios, the course offers an optional, year-long placement between your second and final years. It’s an opportunity well worth taking up to give your CV the edge with valuable experience – whether you're interested in a training contract or role in industry accounting. And depending on the nature of the placement, this may count as the practice element you’ll need for full membership of the highly respected Association of Accounting Technicians.

Why choose Northumbria to study BSc Accounting?

Student Rated: 100% of students studying Accounting at Northumbria believed that their course was well organised, staff supported their learning, and they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2024).

Academic Support: Accounting at Northumbria is ranked 2nd in the UK for Academic Support (NSS, 2024).

 

How does this Accounting course help with employability?

If it is the chartered accountant route that appeals, you’ll need to satisfy the requirements of professional accounting bodies. So we’ve designed our Accounting course with this in mind.

Currently, our BSc (Hons) offers 42 individual exemptions across six of the world’s largest professional bodies. These mean you’ll be able to enter the job market with a good number of your professional qualifications already behind you.

Who is this course accredited by?

Northumbria University’s Accounting course is covered by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for Newcastle Business School. According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world's schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement”. Read more about our 'double' AACSB Accreditation.

This programme is also accredited by all of the following Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs):

  • AAT- Association of Accounting Technicians
  • ACCA- Association of Certified Accountants
  • AIA- Association of International Accountants
  • CIMA- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • CIPFA - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
  • ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

AACSB ACCREDITED ACCOUNTING                              

See other similar courses you may be interested in: Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons) or Economics BSc



Course Information

UCAS Code
N405

Level of Study
Undergraduate

Mode of Study
3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Department
Newcastle Business School

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
September 2025

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