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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: N405

Accounting

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BSc Accounting provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Thinking of becoming an accountant? Or looking to develop your finance and business knowledge? Northumbria University’s BSc (Hons) Accounting course is about more than just numbers, it gives you fresh insights and a deeper understanding of financial information. And it’s your starting block for building a rewarding career. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Accounting Principles
Management Accounting and Cost Control
Taxation Law and Practice
Audit and Assurance
Business Finance and Investment
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounting Information Systems
Professional Ethics and Governance
UCAS Code:N405
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£25,000£30,000
5 years£23,500£32,500£43,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Accounting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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