University of Leicester

Accounting BSc

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

At Leicester, our Accounting and Finance courses benefit from a distinct combination of research-informed and professionally accredited knowledge, techniques and skills. Our BSc in Accounting will provide you with a solid, practical foundation and relevant, technical and intellectual competence in accounting and related forms of financial expertise. You will learn the skills, expertise and analytical competence necessary for working as an accountant in the accountancy profession, in industry or in the public sector.

You will develop quantitative, communications and information technology skills and the ability to apply these in an accounting context. You will learn how accountants work with managers, shareholders and a wide range of other stakeholders in a variety of different organisations and help them make informed decisions. Our accounting degrees offer you the opportunity to gain exemptions from the accounting and management accounting professional bodies, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and ICAS, dependent on satisfactory completion of certain modules.

The first year of this degree is shared with the Accounting and Finance BSc and Finance BSc, which means you will have the option to switch to either of these degrees at the end of your first year. Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies.

If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for more information, including the name and result of the qualification you have studied. Second Year Entry may be possible with suitable qualifications. We welcome applications from motivated students whose predicted grades are slightly below our standard entry requirements.

We understand that predicted grades are not always an accurate reflection of your final results, and we’re happy to consider your application. Although we can’t guarantee an offer due to the hi

Key highlights

  • Exemptions available from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and ICAS professional bodies
  • Research-informed teaching combined with professionally accredited knowledge and skills
  • Shared first year allows switching to Accounting and Finance or Finance
  • Builds quantitative, communication and IT skills applied to accounting
  • Covers how accountants support managers, shareholders and other stakeholders

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — A/AS-levels : ABB.
  • A-level: BBB — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • GCSE: 5/B — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — International Baccalaureate : Pass Diploma with 30 points overall including a minimum of grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation if not held at GCS…
  • BTEC: DDD — to include in Business (plus; BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Distinction — to include in either: Accounting or F

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Adviser
  • Financial Analyst
  • Public Sector Accountant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £20,200

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 Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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