BSc Accounting and Finance (Data Analytics)
Why study Accounting and Finance (Data Analytics) at Exeter?
- Prepare for a career in accounting, finance or business with a strong foundation in accounting and finance, combined with the data analytics skills employers value.
- Develop practical data analytics skills by studying dedicated modules, including programming and business analytics.
- Boost your career prospects with professional accounting qualifications through exemptions from relevant professional exams, with recognition from ICAEW, ICAS and ACCA.
- Shape your Accounting and Finance degree around your interests by choosing optional modules in your second and final years. You can also choose a Year Abroad or Industrial Experience year to gain international experience or develop your professional skills.
- Learn at the triple-accredited University of Exeter Business School, home to the Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF) and the Finance and Economics Experimental Laboratory at Exeter (FEELE). Learn from lecturers whose research informs their teaching and explores current issues in finance and business.
- Get support throughout your degree with personal tutoring, pastoral care and careers advice to help you make the most of your studies and plan your future.
Joint 3rd for Accounting and Finance graduate prospects
Top 10 in the UK for Accounting and Finance
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
Top 150 in the world for Accounting and Finance
QS World University Subject Rankings 2026
Entry requirements for entry (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAB | N/A |
| IB | 34/665 | N/A |
| BTEC | DDD | N/A |
| GCSE | C or 4 B or 5 |
Grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language, and Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics (or: A level/AS Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Core Mathematics) |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A level: BBB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Fees
Tuition fees for 2027 entry
UK students: £10,050 per year
International students: £25,700 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £8 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2027/28 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as The Beacon Trust. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
You will learn through a mix of:
- Lectures of one or two hours, once a week for each module. These give you the information central to the module and help you understand complex ideas.
- Seminars and tutorials every week or every other week for each module. They cover in-depth discussions of topics introduced in lectures.
Contact hours
Total timetabled study hours (lectures, seminars, tutorials) for your whole degree are on average between 11 and 14 hours per week. In addition, you are expected to complete an average of 20-25 hours of independent or group study per week.
How will I be assessed?
Modules are assessed through a mixture of:
- Group work
- Coursework
- Project work
- Examinations.
The weighting of these components varies by module. Coursework is typically between 2,000 and 4,000 words in length, and exams are usually held at the end of the module in January and May/June.
Where will I study?
You will be based at the purpose-built University of Exeter Business School located on the Streatham Campus in Exeter, Devon.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future with an Accounting and Business degree
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of careers and employability support for Undergraduate students. Visit the Business School Career Zone web page for more information.
Develop employer-recognised skills
This programme equips you with a distinctive combination of accounting expertise and data analytics capabilities. You will develop skills in programming, data visualisation, statistical modelling and the ability to convert complex data into actionable business insights - skills increasingly sought by employers in accounting, finance and business.
Global and professional experience
The Year Abroad and Industrial Experience variants offer structured opportunities to gain international perspective or hands-on professional experience, strengthening your CV and broadening your career options.
Global opportunities
A degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Exeter is recognised worldwide as an academically rigorous, industry-standard degree, offering you entry into a range of roles and organisations.
Your degree demonstrates that you have the following professional skills
- professional, industry-accredited knowledge
- an enquiring mind and rigorous approach
- analytical, teamwork, communication and research skills, transferable across a range of industries
- ability to manipulate financial and other numerical data and appreciate statistical concepts
- ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources
- ability to present qualitative and quantitative information with analysis, argument and commentary
- ability to analyse the contexts in which accounting operates
- Depending on the modules taken, you may be part-qualified towards a range of professional qualifications (see accrediting bodies)
Examples of BSc Accounting and Finance graduate roles
- Trainee Stockbroker
- Actuary
- Insurance Associate
- Trainee Accountant
- Auditor
- Actuarial Pricing Trainee
BSc Accounting and Business graduates have worked for
- KPMG
- PwC
- Deloitte
- EY
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Nationwide
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Accredited by ACCA, ICAS and ICAEW
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)ACCA partners with select universities to develop finance and accountancy programmes aligned with the world-leading ACCA qualification. By choosing an ACCA-accredited degree you are choosing an accelerated route to a globally-recognised qualification that can set you on a path towards a promising career as a finance professional. You may be eligible for up to 9 ACCA paper exemptions depending on modules taken (Accountant in Business, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management). |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)ICAS is a professional body for world-class business people who work in the UK and around the world. Their members have all achieved the internationally recognised and respected CA qualification (Chartered Accountant). ICAS is an educator, examiner, regulator, and thought leader. Exemptions may be available from five out of six papers from the Test of Competence level depending on modules taken. |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)Founded in 1880, ICAEW trains and supports Chartered Accountants so they have the knowledge and value to help build local and global economics that are sustainable, accountable and fair. They share their knowledge and insight with governments, regulators and business leaders worldwide. The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA) is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It is valued around the world in business, practice and the public sector. You may have exemptions from up to 8 ICAEW papers depending on modules taken. |