Gcse maths requirements for accounting and finance

So I attained a 5 in my gcse maths and want to go on to study accounting and finance at a Russel group university. However nearly every single Russel group uni asks for a 6 in gcse maths. If I met the a level requirements would I still be rejected from the course because I only missed one grade from the gcse maths entry requirement. Also I did the level 3 certificate in core maths and I’m waiting for my result to come back in august to see how I did so would that help me? I’m in year 12 btw.

Reply 1

hfff

hello. if you look at southampton(RG) it says u need a 6 to do accounting but will accept a 5 if you do certain subjects.(check the requiremnts for this) im in a similar position to you as im in yr 11 but im pretty sure ill get a 5 in maths, and i want to do accounting haha

Reply 2

Imran858

Original post by hfff

Yes thanks I’ve had a look at that but I’d prefer to go to a Russel group uni in the midlands such as Manchester and Sheffield.

Reply 3

husnainy2009

Original post by Imran858

Yes thanks I’ve had a look at that but I’d prefer to go to a Russel group uni in the midlands such as Manchester and Sheffield.

yes but im pretty sure southampton is a russel group uni.plus i did the reasearch too- i would ike to do accounting ther myself.

Reply 4

melancollege

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by husnainy2009

yes but im pretty sure southampton is a russel group uni.plus i did the reasearch too- i would ike to do accounting ther myself.

May be worth pointing out to both you and OP that Russell group isn't actually that big of a deal or a sign of being a good university. It's much more applicable to research.