Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) and other courses in Accounting at University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Accounting.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Accounting at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22500 | £21000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £17500 - £26500 | £18500 - £32000 |
All Business and Management courses of University of Abertay Dundee
Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24004 | £24688 | £29948 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20982 - £28114 | £19094 - £31741 | £22540 - £40187 |
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Course Description
Accounting and finance experts are found at the heart of most business organisations. This triple accredited course prepares you for a challenging and rewarding career in the financial world. In addition to financial skills, you will learn the key management proficiencies to solve problems, make decisions and manage, lead and grow all types of organisations.
Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Law lies within the School of Business, Law and Social Sciences. The degree is professionally accredited by three industry bodies – CIMA, ACCA and AIA. Alongside the skills required for a career in accountancy, taxation, auditing and corporate finance, you will learn the legal side of finance such as contract, employment and public law.
The degree has employability at the forefront with options of a work placement, international study and the opportunity to work on live business projects and simulations set by companies such as Sky, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Children 1st. Previous activities have also included the IBM Universities Business Challenge and Entrepreneurial Brains Made on Campus in association with Germany’s Stuttgart Media University.
An Accounting and Finance degree at Abertay is inherently flexible with the ability to tailor what you study to your own interests and career aspirations. The first two years of study cover a common curriculum including the basics of accounting, business management and marketing. As you progress, you can remain on Accounting and Finance, or aside from the Law subject specialism, choose one in People Management or Business Analytics.
Abertay is ranked:
- UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide)
- UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)
- UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee
| 30% | Elementary occupations |
| 25% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Accounting
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Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 - Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths. Higher Applications of Maths accepted at C.
Costs
Tuition Fees Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
N4M1
University Rankings
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About University of Abertay Dundee
Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.
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FAQ about Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) University of Abertay Dundee
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £24500 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (30%), Media Professionals (25%), Finance Professionals (10%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Abertay Dundee.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 159 which makes it one of the 15.66% most difficult courses to enter among all Accounting students in the UK.