University of Southampton

Accounting and Taxation (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Develop practical and theoretical knowledge with a BSc in Accounting and Taxation. Learn skills and apply theories and practices within audit, taxation and public sector accounting that prepare you to take strategic roles in businesses. On this course, you'll collect, analyse and communicate data in areas of accounting, audit, tax and sustainability.

You'll graduate with the ability to show businesses how to ethically, responsibly and sustainably apply new concepts and practices. Unlike many other BSc accounting courses, this degree focuses on the public sector and how businesses and policymakers interact. You'll also have the chance to work towards professional qualifications recognised in the accountancy and taxation industries.

As an accounting and taxation student, you'll benefit from: a blend of theoretical, research and practice-led content pathways towards accountancy professional recognition expertise in green finance, accounting, assurance and audit, pension and tax technologi

Key highlights

  • Covers audit, taxation and public sector accounting in depth
  • Distinctive focus on how businesses and policymakers interact
  • Work towards professional qualifications recognised in accountancy and taxation
  • Expertise in green finance, assurance, audit and pension
  • Blend of theoretical, research and practice-led content
  • Learn to collect, analyse and communicate accounting and tax data

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB Excluded subjects are General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • A-level: ABB — with EPQ; and grade A in the EPQ
  • A-level: AA — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered accountant
  • Tax adviser
  • Auditor
  • Public sector accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Sustainability reporting analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £26,200 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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