Find the perfect course for you - chat with Diggory, our new AI uni coach.

Financial and Accounting Technology

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

UCAS Code: N300 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

UCAS Code: N300 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

D,D

Access to HE Diploma

M:24,P:36

Overall pass with 60 credits, with at least 24 credits at Merit.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

T Level

P

D or E required on Core

UCAS Tariff

48

University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. *21 years and over at the start of the course RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Business and management

Looking to begin a career as a technical analyst, software developer, or data scientist? Develop the sought-after skills you need to thrive in one of the world’s leading sectors.

Our new three-year Finance and Accounting Technology degree will help you develop the skills you need to become an accountant or work in the finance industry. You’ll build practical skills through programming and software development as well as technical knowledge by understanding the fundamentals of finance and accounting.

You’ll benefit from a dedicated computer suite equipped with specialist software, informative sessions with guest speakers, and a personalised and engaging learning experience.

You’ll study modules from fundamentals in finance, software and technology, and business analytics as well as emerging trends, financial reporting and global markets. You’ll also complete your own tech project where you’ll explore topics that relate to your professional and academic interests.

This course is ideal for those looking to move into a fast-paced industry in financial and accounting technology. Through hands-on practical learning, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of financial markets and develop your proficiency in emerging technologies – ready to kickstart a successful career in this sector.

You’ll complete your studies in our purpose-built computer suites and work with cutting-edge platforms and software such as Ethereum Testnet, Metamask and Google Colab. We aim to utilise the most relevant technologies to prepare you for your next steps no matter which industry you want to specialise in.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,745
per year
EU
£14,000
per year
International
£14,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,745
per year
Republic of Ireland
£8,745
per year
Scotland
£8,745
per year
Wales
£8,745
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Mabgate

Department:

University Centre

Read full university profile

What students say

Sorry, no information to show

This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.

After graduation

We don't have more detailed stats to show you in relation to this subject area at this university but read about typical employment outcomes and prospects for graduates of this subject below.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Business and management

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£12k

£12k

£20k

£20k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

Explore these similar courses...

This is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Course location and department:

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).

This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Graduate field commentary:

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

Have a question about this info? Learn more here