Accounting and finance degree

Hi I’m in year 12 right now, deciding what uni options
I want to study accounting and finance but what decent universitites would you recommend
I do economics politics and BTEC IT
My GCSEs were quite poor
I got a 76 in science, 6 in maths history and Spanish, 5 in economics computer science and literature and a 4 in English language
I do meet the gcse requirements for rg unis such as Exeter York Nottingham but my GCSEs were quite poor tbh
I’ve been looking at Surrey but is that a decent uni?

Hi I’m in year 12 right now, deciding what uni options
I want to study accounting and finance but what decent universitites would you recommend
I do economics politics and BTEC IT
My GCSEs were quite poor
I got a 76 in science, 6 in maths history and Spanish, 5 in economics computer science and literature and a 4 in English language
I do meet the gcse requirements for rg unis such as Exeter York Nottingham but my GCSEs were quite poor tbh
I’ve been looking at Surrey but is that a decent uni?

Hi I’m in year 12 right now, deciding what uni options
I want to study accounting and finance but what decent universitites would you recommend
I do economics politics and BTEC IT
My GCSEs were quite poor
I got a 76 in science, 6 in maths history and Spanish, 5 in economics computer science and literature and a 4 in English language
I do meet the gcse requirements for rg unis such as Exeter York Nottingham but my GCSEs were quite poor tbh
I’ve been looking at Surrey but is that a decent uni?

Hi I’m in year 12 right now, deciding what uni options
I want to study accounting and finance but what decent universitites would you recommend
I do economics politics and BTEC IT
My GCSEs were quite poor
I got a 76 in science, 6 in maths history and Spanish, 5 in economics computer science and literature and a 4 in English language
I do meet the gcse requirements for rg unis such as Exeter York Nottingham but my GCSEs were quite poor tbh
I’ve been looking at Surrey but is that a decent uni?

Hi there
It's great to hear that you are considering studying with us here at the University of Nottingham!
For our Finance, Accounting and Management BSc, the 2025 A Level entry requirements are AAA and we make contextual offers at ABB, which is two grades lower than the standard entry requirement. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
​​​​​​​You will also need to meet the GCSE requirement of Maths 6 (B) or above and English Language or Literature 4 (C) or above.
Please do note that this information is subject to change so we would encourage you to get in touch with us closer to the time to double check.
I'd also strongly encourage you to visit us on one of our open days as this would be a great opportunity to see if this course/ the University of Nottingham is for you! You can find information regarding these here.
I hope this helps!
Lauren - UoN Rep

If you want to do accounting and finance there's no point going to university because if you get a job on a graduate scheme in accounting (once you graduate university) they will make you study for a professional qualification like the ACA so it will be another 3-4 years of studying. I'd say look into apprenticeships that offer you professional qualifications like the ACA instead of uni.

If you want to do accounting and finance there's no point going to university because if you get a job on a graduate scheme in accounting (once you graduate university) they will make you study for a professional qualification like the ACA so it will be another 3-4 years of studying. I'd say look into apprenticeships that offer you professional qualifications like the ACA instead of uni.

Apprenticeships are very competitive nowadays, and also, gaining qualifications such as the ACA does not take 3-4 years of studying, as students who study accounting-based degrees get a number of exam exemptions. Getting a degree apprenticeship in accounting will definitely be a very good opportunity if you can get made an offer.

Apprenticeships are very competitive nowadays, and also, gaining qualifications such as the ACA does not take 3-4 years of studying, as students who study accounting-based degrees get a number of exam exemptions. Getting a degree apprenticeship in accounting will definitely be a very good opportunity if you can get made an offer.

Hi Thanks for the advice
My first aim is to get a degree apprenteship but they are competitive so uni is a backup plan, but I’ll still be applying to good unis just in case I don’t get a apprenticeship

Hi I’m in year 12 right now, deciding what uni options
I want to study accounting and finance but what decent universitites would you recommend
I do economics politics and BTEC IT
My GCSEs were quite poor
I got a 76 in science, 6 in maths history and Spanish, 5 in economics computer science and literature and a 4 in English language
I do meet the gcse requirements for rg unis such as Exeter York Nottingham but my GCSEs were quite poor tbh
I’ve been looking at Surrey but is that a decent uni?

uni dont matter for accounting

it definitely does

if u get a 2:1 at uni, ur uni dosent matter for accounting

It 100% does? Like 80% of big 4 accountants come from the top 10 unis (LSE, Warwick, Imperial, Oxbridge, Durham, UCL etc.)

big 4 requirements are just a 2:1 not a target uni, theres loads of ppl that are at big 4 and didnt go to a target, target unis r helpful for landing internships placements etc, but obviously it would help tho.