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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N411

Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£26,200Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. "Choose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked in the top 100 in the world for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). This degree is a flexible course that can be tailored to your own interests and career plans. You could choose pathways towards an accountancy professional recognition and gain expertise in green finance, accounting, assurance/audit, pension and tax technologies. International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Management Accounting and Control
Taxation Principles and Practice
Audit and Assurance
Public Sector Accounting
Corporate Finance and Strategy
Advanced Tax Planning
Sustainability and Green Finance
UCAS Code:N411
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Typical offer: AAB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£104,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£37,500
3 years£23,000£29,500£38,000
5 years£29,000£40,500£53,000

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
£29,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 50% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
98%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Accounting and Taxation with Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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