BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Professional Exemptions) Full-time

Get a head start in the process of becoming a qualified accountant. Undertake a paid 48-week placement and enhance your practical experience. Gain exemptions from exam papers from professional accounting bodies by developing real-world professional requirements instead.

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UCAS codeNN41

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£9,790

Fee (Int)£17,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

If you want a career in accounting or finance, this course will help you succeed. When you graduate, you can gain exemptions from key professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This gives you a strong head start towards becoming a qualified accountant.

You'll study modules based on real business scenarios. Topics include taxation, law, auditing, and core accounting and finance principles. The course is designed with employers, so what you learn matches industry needs and improves your job prospects.

You'll also hear from guest speakers and attend events. Industry leaders like CEOs from Castrol, Global Blackswan, and ONYX regularly share their insights, giving you a glimpse of the roles you could hold in the future. Outside of the classroom, you can join the Business Society. This gives you chances to visit companies, attend events, and build connections.

Many graduates go on to become financial or management accountants. Some work with many clients, while others work within one organisation. Past students have secured roles at leading global companies like Facebook and Adidas.

Why Sunderland for Accounting and Finance

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

A typical week will include lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study. You'll also take part in case studies. During these, you will work with your tutor and other students to solve problems. You will analyse data and make your own conclusions about different business situations.

Most assessments are closed-book written exams because of the course accreditation. You'll also complete coursework and written reports.

Entry requirements

On-campus entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of six points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

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Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Study Centre entry requirements

If you're studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790

International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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