BA (Hons)

Accounting and Finance

Learn more about studying Accounting and Finance as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct

Program overview

What the University of Sunderland says about their program:

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course has long been a popular choice because of its excellent career prospects. The course is so closely tied to real-world professional requirements that, when you've successfully completed it, you'll be exempt from exam papers from professional accounting bodies: the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Minimum academic grade of 60%
  • Maximum gap of 3 years after grade 12/A-Level

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
  • Minimum academic grade of 55% for a 3-4 year degree.

English Proficiency

  • IELTS

    6

  • CAE (C1)

    170

  • CPE (C2)

    181

  • PTE Academic

    59

  • O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language

    C1

English proficiency waivers

  • Minimum of 70% in 12th Grade English or WAEC equivalent (for African students) within the last 5 years.

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Official Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Reference letters
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £16,500

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £17,400

Funding

International scholarship

  • Degree level

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate

  • Value

    £5,000 for undergraduate courses, £4,500 for postgraduate courses

  • Availability

    Automatically awarded to eligible students (subject to availability)

  • Requirements

  • Must be an international student from an eligible country
  • Must be enrolling in an on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate course.
  • Excludes foundation, EAP, and pre-masters courses
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What is the cost of living near University of Sunderland?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect UK-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,015
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£824
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£242
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13
Monthly public transport pass£75
Monthly grocery basket£250
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10
Gym membership£35

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Sunderland

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements