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University of Chester · Chester

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

UndergraduateAccounting & Finance

Builds practical accounting and finance skills through hands-on learning and real-world business experiences, preparing students for accountancy and finance roles. A four-year route with a foundation year is also offered.

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Sri Lankan GCE A-levels BCC or above for Year 1 entry; private foundation courses (NIBM, ACBT, SLIT) at 60%+ or a National Diploma with good grades also considered; HND may give Level 6 (final-year) entry; Foundation Year needs 3 A-level passes at S or above (O-level Maths credit for some pathways)

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Chester

All international undergraduate and 12-month taught postgraduate students are automatically considered for the University of Chester International Scholarship Award (amount shown on the offer letter, not published). Chester also lists Commonwealth Scholarships (4 for 2026/27) and an International Alumni discount.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Builds practical accounting and finance skills through hands-on learning and real-world business experiences, preparing students for accountancy and finance roles. A four-year route with a foundation year is also offered.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on financial reporting and interpretation, management accounting and business control, professional judgement, governance and accountability. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Financial reporting and interpretation
  • Management accounting and business control
  • Professional judgement, governance and accountability
  • Corporate finance and investment decisions

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Financial statement analysis
  • Budgeting and performance review
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Evidence-based financial judgement

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who are comfortable with numbers and want to understand how reliable financial information supports organisations. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Graduate accountant
  • Audit associate
  • Management accountant
  • Financial reporting analyst

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

36 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Introduction to Business Principles and SkillsModule FP3018 · 40 credits
  2. 02
    Essentials of Business ManagementModule FP3013 · 40 credits
  3. 03
    Business in a Global WorldModule FP3019 · 40 credits
  4. 04
    Business EconomicsModule BU4006 · 20 credits
  5. 05
    Financial Accounting 1Module BU4007 · 20 credits
  6. 06
    Law and EthicsModule BU4008 · 20 credits
  7. 07
    Management Accounting 1Module BU4009 · 20 credits
  8. 08
    Professional and Numerical ReasoningModule BU4073 · 20 credits
  9. 09
    Managing People and OrganisationsModule BU4001 · 20 credits
  10. 10
    Spanish: Communication in PracticeModule UO4103 · 20 credits
  11. 11
    French: Intermediate Language DevelopmentModule UO4105 · 20 credits
  12. 12
    Spanish: Intermediate Language DevelopmentModule UO4106 · 20 credits
  13. 13
    Chinese: Intermediate Language DevelopmentModule UO4104 · 20 credits
  14. 14
    German: Communication in PracticeModule UO4101 · 20 credits
  15. 15
    French: Communication in PracticeModule UO4102 · 20 credits
  16. 16
    Subsidiary LanguageModule UO4107 · 20 credits
  17. 17
    Financial Accounting 2Module BU5006 · 20 credits
  18. 18
    Management Accounting 2Module BU5007 · 20 credits
  19. 19
    Corporate FinanceModule BU5032 · 20 credits
  20. 20
    Digital Skills in Accounting and FinanceModule BU5077 · 20 credits
  21. 21
    Employability Skills Analysis and Development in FinanceModule BU5992 · 40 credits
  22. 22
    Chester Business School Work PlacementModule TM5991 · 40 credits
  23. 23
    Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global EmployabilityModule UO5102 · 40 credits
  24. 24
    Advanced Language Development and Global SustainabilityModule UO5101 · 40 credits
  25. 25
    Post Beginner Language Development and Global CulturesModule UO5103 · 40 credits
  26. 26
    Experiential Overseas LearningModule UO5201 · 40 credits
  27. 27
    Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural SkillsModule UO5202 · 40 credits
  28. 28
    Industry Placement YearModule TM5100 · 120 credits
  29. 29
    Study Abroad Immersive YearModule UO5301 · 120 credits
  30. 30
    Financial Accounting 3Module BU6013 · 20 credits
  31. 31
    Management Accounting 3Module BU6015 · 20 credits
  32. 32
    AuditingModule BU6012 · 20 credits
  33. 33
    TaxationModule BU6016 · 20 credits
  34. 34
    Managing Business PerformanceModule BU6031 · 20 credits
  35. 35
    International Financial ManagementModule BU6303 · 20 credits
  36. 36
    Data Analysis for Decision MakingModule BU6076 · 20 credits

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
112 UCAS points (A-levels BCC-BBC), IB 28; GCSE Maths C/4
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels BCC or above for Year 1 entry; private foundation courses (NIBM, ACBT, SLIT) at 60%+ or a National Diploma with good grades also considered; HND may give Level 6 (final-year) entry; Foundation Year needs 3 A-level passes at S or above (O-level Maths credit for some pathways)
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, 5.5 in each band

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on chester.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Chester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.