A level Typical offer
AAA or A*ABAAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics.
If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
3 years, starting in September 2020
This course is closed to applications for September 2020 entry.
Gain a solid grounding in core management areas. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed for a career in accounting, finance or business.
Year 1 covers the fundamentals of economics, finance and accounting. These core principles will provide context for the rest of your course.
From Year 2 onwards you’ll specialise in accounting and finance, with a range of compulsory and optional units. Compulsory units will equip you with the contemporary knowledge and skills you’ll need for a financial career. Final year units focus on advanced level accounting and finance.
After your first year, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional units. These let you explore other areas of interest like entrepreneurship, investment banking or leadership.
In your final year, you can apply for our International Academic Exchange programme. You'll gain international exposure by spending a semester studying abroad at one of our partner business schools.
Professional Development Programme
Prepare for the career you want with our Professional Development Programme (PDP). PDP includes training and workshops to improve your skills in areas like:
- writing CVs and applications
- job interviews
- aptitude tests
If your course includes a placement, PDP will help you find a relevant role and make the most of your time there.
For our three year (non-placement) course, PDP is only available in Year 1.
We also offer this course with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain work experience as part of your degree.
Teaching
You’ll learn from academics with expertise in accounting and finance. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Careers
100% of our employed Accounting and Finance (four year) graduates are in a professional or managerial job within six months of graduating. Our average salary six months after the course is £28,000 - that's £5,000 more than the national average (Unistats).
Employers include:
- Deloitte
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- KPMG
- PwC
- Royal Bank of Scotland
Many of our graduates continue their studies and pursue academic or research careers.
Find out what our graduates go on to do.
Course structure
This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2020 and ends in 2023. Welcome week starts on 21 September 2020.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Units
At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.
As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. These are usually split into 30 credits for each semester you study. Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Optional course units
You'll be able to choose from a number of optional units in years 2 and 3. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.
Learning and assessment
Assessment
Typical assessment breakdown
This average assessment breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Your specific unit choices will determine the actual breakdown of assessment methods that you will experience.
% written exam
% practical exam
% coursework
| Year | Written Exam | Practical Exam | Coursework |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 67% | 0% | 33% |
| Year 2 | 61% | 0% | 39% |
| Year 3 | 80% | 0% | 20% |
Typical contact time breakdown
This average contact time breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Scheduled learning and teaching may include: lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Your optional unit choices will determine your actual personal contact hours.
% time in scheduled learning and teaching
% time in independent study
% time in placement/year abroad
| Year | Scheduled | Independent | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 26% | 74% | 0% |
| Year 2 | 25% | 75% | 0% |
| Year 3 | 26% | 74% | 0% |
This information shows typical student contact time based on information from the 2016/17 academic year. For new courses, this information is based on a typical choice of optional units.
Professional accreditations and exemptions
By studying a course with a professional accreditation, you could have the chance to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and apply for membership with the accrediting body. You may also be able to apply for jobs in the industry without having to do any more exams.
‘Bath School of Management has great industry connections and is really knowledgeable about what employers want. The combination of interesting lectures and real-world experience really appealed.’
—
Cameron Campbell
BSc Accounting and Finance with placement year at PwC (2017)
Entry requirements
Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. This should include evidence of topics or issues that have particularly interested you through work, projects or other experience.
You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. We also prefer applicants who demonstrate a high level of study in both numerical or analytical subjects and essay-based subjects.
We are aware that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We take this into careful consideration through our contextual admissions process.
Origin of qualifications
British qualifications
A level Alternative offer
AABMost of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade A in AS level Further Mathematics
- grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Typical offer
36 points36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics.
You may be considered if you are taking Standard Level Mathematics alongside a highly numerate Higher Level subject (such as Physics). In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects and 7 in Standard Level Mathematics.
BTEC RQF Typical offer
DDD plus A at A levelDDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We prefer BTEC qualifications in Business, but you can also be considered if you are studying qualifications in Engineering or Science. In this case we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
BTEC QCF Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A levelD*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) plus A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We prefer BTEC qualifications in Business, but you can also be considered if you are studying qualifications in Engineering or Science. In this case we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
Cambridge Technical Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A levelD*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification. We prefer Cambridge Technical qualifications in Business, but you can also be considered if you are studying qualifications in Engineering or Science. In this case we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U Typical offer
D3, D3, D3 or D2, D3, M1D3, D3, D3 or D2, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in Mathematics.
Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer
D3, D3, M1Most of our students will join us with three principal subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a Global Perspectives course or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including D3 in Mathematics plus one of:
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade M1 in a fourth principal subject, where your four principal subjects include Further Mathematics
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
Scottish Highers Typical offer
AA in Advanced HighersAA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
36 credits at DistinctionA pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above including at least 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units.
As our Accounting and Finance course has a strong mathematical component, you will need to be studying Mathematics units worth at least 12 credits.
Open University credits Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 75% in a relevant Level 2 Mathematics unit worth at least 30 credits.
Your units should offer at least one other subject. We would ideally be looking for you to be taking units including:
- MST124: Essential Mathematics 1
- MST224: Mathematical Methods
This information is a guide and all students applying with Open University Credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. We may be able to consider alternative units to those listed above. Please contact us to discuss your profile.
Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans/grants for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.
Combinations of qualifications Typical offer
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.
We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, of which some common examples are:
- AA at A level including Mathematics plus D in the National Extended Certificate (RQF) OR the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A in A level Mathematics plus DD in the BTEC National Diploma (RQF)
- AA at A level plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject including Mathematics
- AA at A level plus 6 in an IB Higher Level (HL) Certificate including Mathematics. While we do not consider the IB Careers Programme for entry, we are able to consider the combinations of components that are typically offered by this route, such as BTEC and IB HL Certificate combinations
- AA at A level including Mathematics and excluding Accounting, plus A in the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS)
We can also consider combinations that are not listed and that do not include A levels. You should read the information about essential and preferred subjects and subject combinations. We cannot consider different qualifications in the same subject area.
GCSE requirements
GCSE English grade B or 6 (or equivalent from English language category A).
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
South Korean qualifications
Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Jordanian qualifications
General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Russian qualifications
General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Japanese qualifications
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Bulgarian qualifications
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie (DIPZO)
5.6 overall with 5.8 in the Mathematics state matriculation exam.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Canadian qualifications
Secondary School Diploma
an average of 88% in the Diploma with 88%, 88%, 88% in three Year 12 subjects including Calculus & Vectors.
We also accept the Canadian International Matriculation Programme. Our requirements are the same as for the Secondary School Diploma.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Lithuanian qualifications
Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
9.0 overall with 90, 90, 90 in three state exams including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Polish qualifications
Certificate of Maturity
85, 85, 85 in three extended subjects including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Romanian qualifications
Diplomă de Bacalaureat
9.0 overall with 9.0, 9.0, 9.0 in three subjects including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Italian qualifications
Diploma di Esame di Stato
An overall score of 90% in the classical, languages or scientific pathway with 9, 9, 9 in three subjects from your final report card including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Hungarian qualifications
Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
5 in all subjects with 80% in two Higher subjects including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Chinese qualifications
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate or Chinese University Entrance Exam (Gaokao)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Canadian International Matriculation Programme
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Thai qualifications
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Emirati qualifications
Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
New Zealander qualifications
National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Level 3 Diploma achieved with Merit including three Level 3 subjects with 14 credits at Excellence (E) including Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Australian qualifications
High School Certificates and Certificates of Education
Pass the relevant certificate with an ATAR or TER of 95 with grade A or 80 in Mathematics.
We can accept any of the following school leaver qualifications meeting these requirements:
-Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate -New South Wales Higher School Certificate -Northern Territory Certificate of Education -South Australian Certificate of Education -Tasmanian Certificate of Education -Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning -Victorian Certificate of Education -Western Australian Certificate of Education
Our requirements for the Queensland Senior Certificate of Education are:
Overall Band Position of 2 with HA in Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Malaysian qualifications
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
AAA in three subjects including Mathematics.
We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A.
Dua Tahun Matrikulasi (PDT)
CGPA of 3.4 in the science stream with A- in Mathematics in the final semester.
Satu Tahun Matrikulasi (PST)
We can consider this diploma on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Canadian International Matriculation Programme
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Croatian qualifications
Maturalna Svjedodzba
An overall grade of 5 with 5 in three subjects including Mathematics at Advanced Level.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Portuguese qualifications
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários
An overall average of 18 with 18, 18, 18 in three subjects including Mathematics.
Your subjects grades will be taken as an average of your school results and external exams where relevant.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Belgian qualifications
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts
Due to the variety, structure and grading of these qualifications, applications are welcomed from students with these qualifications but we consider them on on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us on admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice. Please provide copies of your school reports within your email for our consideration.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Cypriot qualifications
18.5 in the Apolytirion plus AA in two A levels including Mathematics.
If you are studying the new Apolytirion Lyceum Pathway system (since 2019) provided by the majority of public schools, and you are studying any of the 4 subjects at an Advanced Level (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology), we may be able to consider you without the further GCE/PIA/CIE A level requirements. Please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
South African qualifications
National Senior Certificate
77766 in five subjects with 82% in Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Danish qualifications
Studenterexamen (STX)
A weighted average mark of 10 with 10 in Mathematics A.
If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.
We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Swedish qualifications
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate)
Pass with A in 200 credits in Mathematics including Mathematics 3b, 3c, 4 or 5 plus A in a further 800 credits and B in a further 1000 credits.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Norwegian qualifications
Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Leaving certificate from upper secondary school)
An average of 4.2 in the common core subjects and an average of 4.8 across six optional programme courses including 5 in Mathematics R1/NS1 and R2/NS2. These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme
We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
American qualifications
Advanced Placement Tests
5, 5, 5 in 3 APs including Calculus BC.
We cannot consider Calculus AB as one of these 3 subjects.
You will also need to pass your High School Diploma and achieve an ACT score of 30 or SATR scores of 720 in both Mathematics and Evidence based Reading and Writing.
SAT Subject Tests
We do not accept SAT Subject Tests for direct entry to our degrees.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Indian qualifications
Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
Average of 80% across 4 subjects with 85% in Mathematics.
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these 4 subjects.
These requirements are for the CBSE, CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
European qualifications
European Baccalaureate
82% overall with 8.5 in Mathematics (5 periods).
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
French qualifications
French Baccalaureate
15 overall with 15 in Mathematics.
Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB)
14 overall with 15 in Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Hong Kongese qualifications
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
5, 5 in two elective subjects plus 5* in core Mathematics and 5 in either Mathematics extended paper.
We accept either extended Mathematics paper for this course, however, you may find Algebra and Calculus (M2) provides better preparation for starting this degree.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Irish qualifications
Irish Leaving Certificate
H1, H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 in 6 Irish Leaving Certificates with H1 in Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Spanish qualifications
Titulo de Bachiller
A score of 9 overall with 9 in Mathematics.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
German qualifications
Abitur
1.4 overall with 13 in Mathematics in your final examinations.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
European Baccalaureate
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Singaporean qualifications
Singapore A levels
AAA in 3 H2 level subjects including Mathematics.
Polytechnic Diploma (3 years)
3.4 overall with a minimum B+ in Calculus or Mathematics.
We are unable to consider applications for entry into year 2 with a Polytechnic Diploma for this degree.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept GCE and International A levels and the IB Diploma whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
Advanced Placement Tests
We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
International Foundation Years
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Turkish qualifications
Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
CGPA of 80% with 85% in either Calculus or Mathematics in the final year.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Greek qualifications
Apolytirion
19 in the Apolytirion plus AA in two A levels including Mathematics.
We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.
A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
English language requirements
Category A
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 27 in each components
- TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall with 27 in each component
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
- Duolingo - 120 overall
- LanguageCert SELT - C1 expert Pass
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with 185 in each component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with 185 in each component
We are also in the process of setting up our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Fees and funding
Fees and funding information for Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Fees
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home, EU, Island or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusThese fees are for the academic year 2020/21 only. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.
Home, Island and EU students
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21
£9,250
Legal information
UK undergraduate fees are regulated by the government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval.
If you are an EU undergraduate student starting your studies in or before 2020/21, your fees will be the same as the UK undergraduate fee for the length of your course.
Overseas students
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21
£20,000
Legal information
You should budget for an increase of up to 5% each year for every further year of study; we will not increase your fees each year by more than this percentage and the amount will be set out on our fee page in December for the following academic year.
If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.
How to pay
Tuition fee loans
If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansScholarships and bursaries
You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsOther payment options
You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, cheque, bank transfer or cash. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsBudgeting
You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.
Application information
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Course titleAccounting and Finance
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Final awardBSc (Hons)
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Mode of studyFull-time
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Course codeNN34
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Institution codeB16
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Department
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LocationUniversity of Bath
Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY -
UK/EU application deadline15 January 2020
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Overseas deadline15 January 2020
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Application eligibilityUK and Overseas students are eligible to apply
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Regulator
Selection process
We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma, you may be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection process so we can better assess your studies and experiences. If you are studying an Access to HE Diploma, please make sure that your UCAS application is submitted by 15 January: if you apply after this deadline, then it may be too late for us to include you in our interview process.
Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.
Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.
Course enquiries
Undergraduate Selection
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