Business and Accounting BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of Business and Accounting BA (Hons) and other courses in business and management (non-specific) at University of Wolverhampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in business and management (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Accounting
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of business and management (non-specific) 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 | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £20000 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £16500 - £23500 | £19000 - £30500 |
All Accounting courses of University of Wolverhampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24940 | £23818 | £29383 |
25-75 percentile range | £21647 - £29810 | £18679 - £30387 | £21981 - £39292 |
All Accounting courses in the UK
Course Description
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
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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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 Business and Accounting BA (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton
30% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for business and management (non-specific)
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- All Degrees
Costs
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:
January 1, 2025
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)
University Rankings
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About University of Wolverhampton
The University of Wolverhampton (UWO) is a government funded university divided into four campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire in England. The main campus is situated in Wolverhampton city centre, with the other campuses being in Walsall and Telford. Specifically for Nursing students, the university runs a Health Education Centre in Burton-upon-Trent.
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Student composition of University of Wolverhampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Wolverhampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 2615
- Total:
- 14860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Accounting”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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