Bachelor in Accounting and Finance BSc

Tuition is 23,500 GBP per year.

This degree stands out by integrating a compulsory placement year, positioning students at the heart of the UK's second-largest city to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industrial practice. Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School—holding the gold standard from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS—the programme moves beyond simple arithmetic to explore the digital, ethical, and societal dimensions of modern accounting.

Professional Integration

The curriculum is designed in close consultation with major professional bodies, including CIMA, ACCA, ICAE, and AIA, to maximize exemption opportunities for graduates. Students are supported by an 'Adobe Creative Campus' environment, gaining access to industry-standard software tools that mirror the actual digital workflows of modern finance departments. The programme places a heavy emphasis on 'Aston Power Skills,' embedding AI literacy, inclusive leadership, and environmental sustainability directly into the core modules to ensure graduates are future-proofed for the evolving global market.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.