Developed in collaboration with employers, our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree responds directly to the growing demand for qualified accountants and finance professionals across Cumbria, the North West, and beyond. You’ll gain practical, career-ready experience alongside a strong academic foundation, helping you stand out in a competitive global market.
Our course offers a flexible learning pathway with two study routes. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)-aligned route enables you to complete formal ACCA-style examinations, supporting your progression towards professional qualification. The non-ACCA route provides alternative assessments if you’re seeking broader business-focused career opportunities.
You’ll study a balanced portfolio covering financial and management accounting, law, auditing, taxation, and strategic finance, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how organisations operate and make financial decisions. Alongside these technical areas, you’ll build digital accounting capability using leading software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, and access live company data through databases such as Orbis to support financial analysis and decision-making.
The course integrates employer-led projects, mentoring, and compulsory industry placements developed with regional firms-ensuring you graduate workplace-ready, digitally competent, and prepared for professional progression.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Fusehill Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Fusehill Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom
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60% plus in 10th and in 12th or
50% plus in 10th AND 65% plus in 12th
3 or 4 year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) with 55% or above.
Maths GCSE Grade C Equivalent:
Year 12 Maths with 50% or Year 10 Maths at 70%
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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