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If you study Accounting BA at XJTLU you'll study Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. View all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons): XJTLU 2+2 programme

You can expect to gain a foundation for deeper study of accounting issues in addition to having an understanding of fundamental accounting and finance concepts and principles by undertaking our Accounting and Finance programme.

It is an exciting time to join us, our Accounting and Finance programmes are ranked: 10th from 98 providers, Times Good University Guide (a rise of 4 places from last year). We are 11th in Guardian League tables 2025 (up a place from last year), and outperformed the sector benchmarks for all 7 question themes for NSS 2024.

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Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Read more about this course on the full programme page.

Course overview

Our BSc Accounting and Finance programme has a theoretical and practice-led approach covering the core aspects of accounting and finance including financial accounting, management accounting and finance. It also covers specialist areas such as auditing, taxation and strategy to a level equivalent to the ICAEW professional stage.

Choosing this highly accredited course can give you an advantage in a range of careers including: accountancy (both in practice and in industry), investment banking, asset management and insurance in organisations such as Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, NHS, PwC, Siemens as well as in the public sector. Some students also pursue further postgraduate study.

With close industry links, excellent teaching, and quality content the programme is accredited by the professional accountancy bodies and receives the maximum number of exemptions available to any university from:

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA)
  • Institute of Charted Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

Accreditation

The University of Liverpool Management School holds accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This makes it one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard triple accreditation.

With close industry links, excellent teaching, and quality content this course is accredited by professional accountancy bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA), and Institute of Charted Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Accreditation in detail
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ACCA

In aligning our Accounting and Finance programme with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), our students are eligible for exemptions from specific ACCA exams up to the Strategic Professional Level papers. This will fast-track their journey to membership once they graduate – so they can start their careers in finance and accountancy more quickly.

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CIMA

This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will give you further skills and understanding on how businesses operate, are managed, how to create strategies and how people work together.

CIPFA accredited course

CIPFA

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) exemptions are available for our Accounting and Finance graduates.

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ICAEW

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) works with the University of Liverpool to grant credit for prior learning (also known as exemptions) for relevant content covered in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Once you have finished your degree you will only have to complete any outstanding modules, the compulsory practical work experience element of the ACA and demonstrate your ethical and professional development, to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

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ICAS

ICAS is a global professional body for Chartered Accountants, also known as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Our 23,000 Members and 3,700 Chartered accounting students form a leading business community that spans industries and time zones and is packed with local heroes and corporate leaders.

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We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.

All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.

The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.

Tuition fees

2025 tuition fee (full) - £25,000

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £22,500

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £18,750

Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year two

When you transfer to Liverpool you will start to build upon the foundations you created in your studies at XJTLU and demonstrate an understanding, knowledge and application of accounting and finance concepts and principles across a range of business contexts. With expertise in broader areas of accounting and finance you will also understand key accounting methodology as well as the consequences and ethical impact of decision-making.

You will continue to develop your employability skills and attributes where decision-making is necessary and be able to self-reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. There is also an opportunity to take an optional module to explore an area of business that interests you.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Year three

Your final year enables you to demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of the contexts in which accounting and finance operate and the main current techniques and practices used including: financial reporting; managerial accounting; finance; auditing and taxation.

With an understanding of accounting and finance related technical languages and practices and relevant business software you will become well skilled in recording and summarising transactions and economic events, preparing financial statements and analysing business operations.

In addition to being able to understand and critically evaluate contemporary theories and empirical evidence you will have a good understanding of basic concepts, techniques and applications of economics, quantitative methods, law and IT as they relate to Accounting and Finance.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

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Your experience

Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School; a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research and is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work as well as excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away.

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