Bachelor in Business Studies (Accounting & Finance)

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University of York

Course Overview

The Accounting and Finance degree establishes grounding in financial systems, numerical analysis, data interpretation, and corporate governance. Program design aligns with professional accounting bodies (such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW), allowing graduates to claim exemptions from professional qualification exams. Teaching modules incorporate real-world case studies and live market datasets. Graduates move into professional career roles in banking, corporate financial management, external auditing, tax consultancy, and financial analytics.

General Eligibility

Academic Entry Requirements

Entry requires secondary qualifications such as A-Levels (typical offer AAB), International Baccalaureate (35 points overall), or recognized international equivalents. Strong secondary mathematics performance is required.

Application Process

Submit an undergraduate application via the UCAS application portal.
Provide certified academic transcripts, personal statement, and academic reference letters.
Submit proof of English language proficiency test scores.
Track application progress via the University of York applicant portal.

Scholarships

The University of York offers competitive international scholarships, including the Be Exceptional Scholarships and Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, which provide partial tuition fee waivers based on academic merit.

Part Time Work Details

Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during official vacation periods under UK Student Visa regulations.

Language Requirement

Applicants must satisfy university English language entry criteria through one of the following recognized standardized test standards:
- IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 (with no sub-test component below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 87 (with minimum sub-scores of 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 21 in speaking, and 21 in writing)
- PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 61 (with no component skill score below 55)
- Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120 (with sub-scores meeting individual component benchmarks)