Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Key information
UCAS code: NN43 / N4N3 with placement
Duration: 3 years / 4 years with placement
Attendance mode: Full-time
Fees: from £9,250 (more information)
Location: Northampton Square
Start of programme: September 2025
Application deadline: January 2025
Entry year: Showing course information for 2025
This BSc equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in accountancy or finance
Overview
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Who is it for?
If you’re ambitious, determined to succeed in the field of accounting and finance, and have lots of drive, a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic, you’re ready for this course. During the Accounting and Finance undergraduate degree course, you’ll master your subject knowledge and acquire the professional acumen and key skills to stand out as a professional in your field.
In each year of your degree, you choose a number of modules that allow you to either focus more deeply on finance and accounting, or to broaden your studies into areas including business forecasting and corporate social responsibility.
*Gain your accounting qualification from a business school ranked 3rd in London for Accounting and Finance.
Course objectives
Your career in finance and accountancy launches here. Over three years – or four if you choose to take a work placement or study abroad year – you gain a thorough grounding in a wide range of core and optional modules. You will become proficient in all areas of accounting and finance, from financial accounting and corporate finance to financial management, taxation and economics.
You also have the highly valuable option of a study abroad sandwich year at one of our highly-respected partner institutions across the world. In an increasingly globalised business environment, this is excellent preparation.
The Accounting and Finance degree is both highly selective and highly demanding. You will be working hard for the rewards it delivers. The degree is delivered in strategic partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
By meeting the relevant criteria, BSc Accounting and Finance students can achieve up to eight exemptions from the ICAEW's Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA) and receive similar exemptions from other professional accountancy bodies.
Teaching staff
Accreditation details
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Knowledge
- F1 Accountant in Business (AB)
- F2 Management Accounting (MA)
- F3 Financial Accounting (FA)
Skills
- F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL)
- F5 Performance Management (PM)
- F6 Taxation (TX)
- F7 Financial Reporting (FR)
- F9 Financial Management (FM)
CII (Chartered Insurance Institute)
- CII Insurance students: 530 Business and Economics (worth 30 credits at Advanced Diploma level), 25 non-unit specific credits at Diploma level.
- CII Financial Planning students: 30 non unit specific credits at Advanced Diploma level, 25 non unit-specific credits at Diploma level.
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
Certificate Level
- BA1 Business Economics
- BA2 Management Accounting
- BA3 Financial Accounting
- BA4 Ethics, Corporate Governance & Business Law
- C01 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- C02 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- C03 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
- C04 Fundamentals of Business Economics
- C05 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law.
Operational Level
- E1 Managing Finance in a Digital world
- P1 Management Accounting
- F1 Financial Reporting and Taxation.
Management Level
- P2 Advanced Management Accounting
- F2 Advanced Financial Reporting.
CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy)
Professional Certificate
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit and Assurance.
Professional Diploma
- Financial Management
- Business Strategy
- Taxation.
CPA Australia (Chartered Practising Accountants - Australia)
- Business Finance
- Economics and Markets
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Foundations of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Business Law
- Management Accounting.
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- Accounting
- Assurance
- Business and Finance
- Law
- Management Information
- Principles of Taxation
- Financial Management
- Business Strategy.
ICAS (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)
Test of Competence
- Financial Accounting
- Finance
- Business Management
- Business Law
- Principles of Auditing and Reporting.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance
- Direct entry into Stage 2 (second year; FHEQ level 5) of the BSc Banking Practice & Management degree.
Course content
What will I learn?
- Acquire the most up-to-date professional knowledge in the fields of accounting and finance
- Learn how to think critically, how to work under time pressure, how to handle uncertainty
- Develop your understanding of the business environment in which you’ll be working, from law to financial management
- Acquire key professional skills, including presentation, report writing, conflict resolution and team working skills
- Interact with top employers through numerous events and workshops at Bayes Business School.
Course structure
Year 1
In year 1, Students will take a total of 8 Core Modules (135 credits) and 1 Elective Module (15 credits).
Core modules:
Introductory financial accounting
This module focuses on the interpretation and use of financial accounting information as part of the effective operation of a business. Moreover it looks at the principles that underlie financial accounting, the application of these principles in recording transactions and the preparation of financial statements.
Introduction to finance
This will offer a thorough grounding in finance concepts. You will understand how to interpret financial information and commentaries, and be able to consider how to take account of finance in decisions which you may need to make. You will also have a sound basis for any further finance modules which you may take within your course.
Introduction to business law
This module gives you an understanding of the legal framework within which business decisions take place. It covers the following areas, among others: Overview of the English Legal System, Contract Law, Negligence, Business Ventures, Employment and Intellectual Property Law.
Financial institutions
The aim of this module is to provide you with knowledge of the workings of financial institutions, markets, products, services, customers, corporate governance, the accounting profession, their regulation and ethics.
Professional skills
This unique practical module is led by experienced business practitioners and focuses on developing your individual business skills, through a series of discussions and practical exercises. By attending this module you will enhance your networking and reflective practice abilities, team working, project planning and research skills, analytical, business writing and team working skills.
Microeconomics
The aim of this module is to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the main ideas in microeconomics, to enable you to start analysing specific markets and firms using a critical perspective.
Introduction to statistics
This module provides you with an underpinning and understanding of numerical techniques used in the business world to aid decision making. It presents the fundamentals of probability & statistics, and explores more advanced techniques such as data analysis, interrelations between variables, and forecasting.
Introductory management accounting
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the principles that underlie management accounting, to the application of these principles in preparing management accounting information, and to the use of management accounting information in the effective management of a business. Topics covered will include, among others: budgeting, costing for pricing and for decision making, investment appraisal.
Macroeconomics.
The aim of this course is to give you a comprehensive introduction to the main ideas in macroeconomics, and to you to start analysing issues relating to the economy as a whole, including monetary and fiscal policy, with a critical perspective.
Elective modules
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Visual Basic.
Year 2
In year 2, Students will take a total of 8 Core Modules (120 credits) and 2 Elective Module (30 credits).
Core modules:
Assurance
Assurance is one of the foundation blocks of the accounting profession and one of the knowledge modules of the ACA qualification offered by the ICAEW. This module provides you with an understanding of the assurance process and fundamental principles of ethics, and an ability to contribute to the assessment of internal controls and gathering of evidence on an assurance engagement.
Corporate Law
This module provides you with an understanding of company law and the main legal implications arising from the corporate structure. Alternative forms of business structures, such as unlimited partnerships and limited liability partnerships, will be outlined. You will be able to understand the role of shareholders and directors, and the main implications of insolvency laws. Both the impact of criminal law on businesses and how the law affects the role and work of the professional accountant will be examined.
Financial Econometrics
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts of econometrics and its usefulness in analysing financial data. It is designed to give you an understanding of why econometrics is necessary, to provide you with a working ability of basic econometric tools and to illustrate their application in finance. This module introduces you to econometric tools for empirical modelling, accustoms you to applying these tools to estimation, statistical inference, and forecasting in financial markets and enables you to develop the necessary skills to critically interpret the results of econometric analyses.
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1
Recognition of accounting issues and understanding of accounting judgements implicit in financial reporting, are key to the development of a rounded understanding of business management. Building on the introductory financial accounting syllabus, this module will enable you to develop a wider breadth of accounting knowledge and the ability to understand accounting information in the context of recognised accounting standards and prevailing legal requirements.
Management Accounting
The module will enable you to select and apply appropriate management accounting techniques for decision making, planning, control and performance evaluation purposes. The usefulness of these techniques to modern business environments is critically examined. Emphasis is also placed on interpreting management accounting outputs as well as evaluating managerial implications of management accounting techniques.
Financial Markets
The module builds on the Introduction to finance module from Year 1, and applies finance to the pricing of assets in financial markets with the aim of examining how bond and equity prices are determined.
Principles of Taxation
Principles of Taxation is one of the foundation blocks of the accounting profession and one of the knowledge level modules of the ACA qualification offered by the ICAEW. By the end of this module, you should be able to understand the general objectives of tax and calculate income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, corporation tax and VAT in straightforward scenarios.
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2.
By completing this module, you should become competent in addressing accounting issues related to Business Combinations and have a solid understanding of the concepts and application of various intermediate financial accounting areas - including intangible assets, financial instruments, provisions and contingent assets/liabilities, deferred taxation - in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Elective Modules
Asset Management
Company Valuation
Derivatives Trading & Hedging
Financial Analysis
Financial Economics
Mentoring and Coaching for leadership
Investment
Corporate Risk Management
Micro-Placements*.
*please note, you must apply in your first year. Micro-placement information.
Year 3
In year 3, Students will take a total of 7 Core Modules (120 credits) and 2 Elective Module (30 credits).
Core modules:
Corporate finance
The Corporate Advisory and Financial Services Industry requires graduates with a critical understanding and knowledge of modern corporate finance at an advanced level. As such, this module presents the fundamentals of valuation, investment, financing, and dividend policies, and exposes you to popular strategic and financial decisions, while developing self-learning and analytical skills to evaluate complex corporate finance problems.
Corporate restructuring
This course examines several types of corporate reorganisations: mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, and divestitures, as well as reorganisations in financial distress situations through private workouts and bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on linking conceptual tools and institutional environments to real business decisions.
Strategy for business
This module discusses the goal and elements of business strategy - the strategy of firms within a given industry. It seeks to answer two broad questions. First, why is a business strategy important? Second, what are the key issues involved in formulating and implementing a business strategy? The module will provide you with a range of analytical tools that will enable you to analyse and evaluate business strategy questions.
Audit and assurance
This module will equip you to develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework. It will also help you to explain the nature of internal audit and describe its role as part of overall performance and its relationship with external audit. In addition, it will explore the evaluation of information systems, internal controls, audit evidence, audit planning and the audit report. By the end of this module, you should understand critical aspects of managing an assurance engagement (including audit engagements): accepting, planning, managing, concluding and reporting.
Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice
This is an advanced financial accounting module that builds on the introductory and intermediate financial accounting modules completed earlier in the degree. The aim of this advanced module is threefold: (i)to explore key theoretical financial reporting concepts, (ii) to examine the application of financial reporting issues in more depth and (iii) to inform about recent developments and major debates in financial accounting. This module will help you develop your independent critical thinking on financial reporting issues and increase your awareness to related ethical issues.
Taxation
This module builds on the work done on Principles of taxation in your second year of studies. This module aims to focus on the knowledge and skills relating to the UK tax system as applicable to individuals, companies, partnerships and groups of companies. By the end of this module, you should be able to prepare tax computations and provide tax advice to individuals, partnerships and companies in straightforward scenarios.
Final-year project (structured).
The dissertation is a vital and substantial part of the final year of your degree. It will serve as a basis of discussion with prospective employers and as principal evidence of mastery of the chosen discipline. The dissertation aims to provide a link between the various subjects studied in your degree, while encouraging the production of independent research. It also aims to develop your critical nature; your ability to select appropriate methods of investigation and capacity to produce sound conclusions based on your research findings.
Elective Modules
Advanced Financial Economics
Advanced Management Practice
Asset-Liability Management
Bank Strategy & Management
Business Forecasting
Business in Society
Emerging Markets
Topics in Digital Accounting and Finance
Financial Forecasting
Fixed Income Portfolio Management
International Financial Management
Integrated Professional Training
Statistical Reasoning, Communication & Ethics
Summer Internship
The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance
Technical Analysis
Real Estate Finance and Funding
Volunteering and Career Development
Micro-Placements**.
**please note, you must apply in your second year. Micro-placement information.
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Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) [PDF]Assessment methods
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.
The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2023/24 entry is as follows:
Balance of assessments
Showing highlight precentaging of course examinatons and practial of each year of study
Assessment methods
Overall workload
Most contact hours take the form of lectures. A number of tutorials, exercise classes and surgery hours are scheduled during the first year, the number decreasing as you progress and you become more able to direct your own learning.
Approximate study time based on 2023/24 entry is as follows:
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Year 3
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Term dates
Academic year
For a full breakdown of the current and forthcoming academic year view our term dates page.
Study abroad
Bayes Business School gives you the opportunity to spend a term or a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions, which are located around the world in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
*Please note that the partner universities available is dependent on the study abroad programme you apply for and on your degree. The list of partner universities is also subject to change.
Asia and Australasia
Australia
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Queensland University of Technology
Located in the bustling city of Brisbane, QUT was the first Australian university to gain 'triple crown' accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
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University of Queensland
Located in the popular Australian city of Brisbane, the University of Queensland features in the top 100 of 3 of the major rankings (QS, THE and ARWU).
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University of Sydney
As Australia’s first university, the University of Sydney has an excellent long-standing reputation and is also ranked best student experience in Australia.
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RMIT University
Giving you the chance to study in Melbourne, Australia's 2nd largest city, RMIT is one of Australia's original educational institutions. Their well-established business school allows students to choose from a wide-range of subjects.
China
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Renmin University of China
Located in Beijing, Renmin Business School is both EQUIS and AACSB accredited. Their MBA programme is ranked in the top 50 in the world by the Financial Times.
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
You will take classes from the Antai College of Economics and Management, which was the first business school in mainland China to have been triply accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. They have Bachelor programmes in Economics and Finance.
Hong Kong
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Chinese University of Hong Kong
CUHK was ranked the most innovative university in Hong Kong in 2016 (Reuters). The 137 hectare campus overlooking Tolo Harbour houses a range of facilities such as world-class libraries, art museums, music halls, a swimming pool, sports fields, tennis courts, squash courts, a water sports centre and gymnasiums.
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University of Hong Kong
HKU is consistently ranked in the top 50 world universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). You will be studying at their Faculty of Business and Economics.
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Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
HKUST is ranked 4th in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016. HKUST Business School was the first school in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. It offers 11 undergraduate business programmes.
Singapore
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National University of Singapore
NUS is ranked 1st in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016 and is one of the top 25 world ranked universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). More than 1,000 exchange students visit NUS each year.
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Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang is ranked 54th in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings. You will have the chance to study at one of Asia's most prestigious universities in the heart of Singapore.
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Singapore Management University
SMU was founded in 2000 by the government of Singapore, modelling itself on an American style university structure. SMU has over 180 exchange partner universities around the world.
South Korea
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Seoul National University
SNU was founded in 1946 as the first national university of Korea. SNU Business School was also the first business school in Korea to be certified by the Associate to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Vietnam
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RMIT Vietnam Campus
Living and studying at RMIT Saigon South campus in Ho Chi Minh City will give you great opportunities to get immersed into a dynamic, multicultural and intriguing city.
Europe
Austria
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Vienna University of Economics and Business
WU has triple accreditation, one of only two German-speaking universities belonging to this group. They have a well-established exchange programme, with around 240 partner universities around the world.
Denmark
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Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen. It is considered one of the most prestigious business schools in Western Europe and the world. CBS has been engaged in student mobility for decades and has a large number of partner universities all over the world. They send over 1,100 students to study at partner universities every year
France
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ESCP Europe, Paris campus
Like Bayes, ESCP is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB). The Paris campus is located in the centre of the city. The Masters in Management, from which you will take classes, is currently ranked 4th in the Financial Times rankings (2016).
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ESSEC Business School
Established in 1907, ESSEC is one of the leading institutions in Europe for business education. Their BBA was the first programme in France to receive the prestigious AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
Germany
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Technische Universität München
TU Munich was named as the number one university in Germany in the QS World University Ranking 2016.
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University of Mannheim
The University of Mannheim Business School is highly ranked and has an excellent reputation. You will be studying modules from their Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Business Education in either German or English.
Italy
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Bocconi University
Based in Milan, Bocconi is a triple accredited school (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and is ranked 6th in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2016.
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LUISS Guido Carli
LUISS Guido Carli is a private Italian university located in the heart of Rome. They are currently EQUIS and AMBA accredited and Luiss was actually the first Italian institution to have all its management programs accredited by EQUIS back in 2015, from the bachelor's degree program to the Master in Business Administration, as well as additional master's, specialization, doctoral, and business training programs. We are also currently ranked 59th in the QS ranking for Business and Management and our Master in Management is ranked 1st by the Financial Times based on career progress.
Norway
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BI Norwegian School of Management
BI is the only Norwegian university with triple accreditation and has student exchange agreements with more than 200 institutions in 45 different countries.
Spain
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ESADE Business School
The school is located in Europe’s most international city and Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona. Like Bayes, ESADE is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB).
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IE Business School
Situated in the heart of Madrid's financial district, IE Business School is ranked 1st in Spain and 5th in Europe (FT European Business School rankings 2015).
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
RSM is consistently ranked in the top 10 business schools in Europe and has 'triple crown' accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). You will study all modules in English.
The Americas
Argentina
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Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires, UADE has exchange agreements with 40 partner universities around the world. You will take modules from the undergraduate Global Management degree.
Canada
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HEC Montreal
Like Bayes, HEC Montreal is triple accredited (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB) and was the first school in North America to achieve this. There are opportunities to study in French or English.
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Smith School of Business - Queen's University
Queen's Smith School of Business has a rich history dating back to 1841 and is consistently ranked as one of Canada's leading universities. It welcomes over 300 exchange students every year from more than 40 countries.
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Ivey Business School, Western University
Ranked in the top 100 for Financial Times MBA Rankings, Ivey School of Business provides a competitive combination of world-class teaching and modern facilities.
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Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
UBC is one of Canada's leading research universities and is consistently ranked in the top 40 of the world. Located 30 minutes from the heart of down-town Vancouver it attracts students from more than 140 countries world-wide.
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University of Waterloo
For 19 years in a row, Waterloo has been named Canada's most innovative university in the Maclean's annual university reputational rankings. The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Waterloo is among the top academic units for statistical and actuarial science in the world and is home to over 900 undergraduate students.
Chile
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Universidad de Chile
Based in the cultural city of Santiago, the Universidad de Chile is one of only 10 Latin American universities ranked among the world’s top 500. It is ranked 6th in the QS Latin American Ranking 2016.
USA
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Emory University, Atlanta
Located near downtown Atlanta, Emory University Goizueta Business School's BBA programme is currently ranked No. 15 by both Bloomberg BusinessWeek and U.S. News & World Report.
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Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
The Ross School of Business has one of the top undergraduate business programmes in the USA, ranked #4 (US News & World Report, 2016). You will take modules from their Bachelor in Business Administration.
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Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Located in College Park, eight miles from The White House and downtown Washington, D.C. you will be studying at the Robert H. Smith School of Business whose undergraduate programme was ranked number 19 in the USA (2016 U.S. News & World Report).
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McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
One of the largest business schools in the US, McCombs is ranked the 6th undergraduate business programme in the 2017 US News and World Reporting Ranking.
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McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce is regarded as one of the best business schools in America. Their UG programme is #5 in the USA (Bloomberg Business Week, 2016). They are partnered with a select number of business schools around the world, with Bayes being one of them.
Sandwich year
You can spend a year of your degree course studying at one of our partner institutions, between your second and final year of study. This would add a year to your degree so you would complete your degree in four years.
Please be aware that the options available to you from the full list of partner institutions will depend on the study abroad programme you select. For more detailed information on this, please contact the Student Exchange Team.
Student Exchange Team
Our dedicated Student Exchange Team are available to offer advice to students who wish to explore their study abroad options. They will also support students throughout the application process and during their study abroad year or term. To contact them, email: bayes-ug-outgoing@city.ac.uk.
Placements
Work Placements and Summer Internships at Bayes
The practical experience of a professional placement, (typically 9-12 months duration) in addition to strong academic achievement, gives graduates a distinctive edge in the job market. Find out more about Internships and Placements at Bayes.
A key part of a Bayes degree is the opportunity to gain professional work experience. BSc Accounting and Finance students are eligible to undertake a one-year paid work placement during the third year of a four-year sandwich degree programme.
BSc Accounting and Finance degree students enjoy a wide range of professional placement opportunities in business areas such as assurance, audit and tax.
Recent Placements
Students have recently taken up placements within many leading organisations in the finance and accounting sector including:
- EY
- Goldman Sachs
- Moore Stephens
- Deloitte
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PwC.
Placement students of this course are well placed to enter into accountancy or in other areas of finance and the financial markets. Recent students have embarked on auditing, tax and finance placement roles with PwC, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, Bro and Warner Bros. Others have also secured banking and finance careers with Goldman Sachs and Lloyds Banking Group, among others. Other common career paths include working as a consultant/analyst or for the public and charity sectors in a finance capacity.
Although this additional year is not credited and will not count towards your degree classification, it is a recognised part of the degree programme and will be endorsed on your final degree certificate. The placement year with a recognised ICAEW employer would contribute towards the work experience requirements of the ACA training agreement.
Micro-Placements
The Micro-Placements Programme provides an opportunity for students to take on exciting projects and gain real life experience to enhance their core employability skills and explore different career options.
Micro-Placements are between 2-5 weeks long and take place during the summer, between June and August. You can also choose to do a full-time or part-time Micro-Placement which works according to your schedule. This is an ideal time to gain work-experience as it will not interfere with your studies and is not a lengthy commitment.
Fees & funding
UK/Home fee
September 2025 entry
£9,250 per year
Tuition fees are subject to annual change.
International fee
September 2025 entry
£27,000 per year
Tuition fees are subject to annual change.
Tuition fee increases
The tuition fees indicated are for the 2025/625 academic year only. Fees for each subsequent year of study are subject to an annual increase to take account of City's increased costs of delivering educational services.
This increase will be 5% for each subsequent year of study. You should expect your fee to increase by this amount and budget accordingly.
Scholarships & bursaries
Funding
- There are a variety of funding options for all levels of study, including loans, grants and scholarships. Find out more about funding and financing your time at City here
- Each year, Bayes Business School, City, University of London and generous donors create opportunities for students to fully fund or part fund their studies. Find out more about scholarships and loans
- Fee waivers may be available for this course
- Means tested support may be available for 2025/625 entry.
Careers
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is structured to ensure you leave the programme with highly marketable knowledge, ensuring you develop the practical skills and professionalism for your career.
The undergraduate course produces well-rounded graduates with skills that are relevant to a wide range of careers in business, finance and accountancy.
Typical jobs for graduates include:
- auditor
- financial analyst
- tax advisor
- consultant.
Recent graduate testimonial
"As a result of the business and global acumen I developed at Bayes, I was able to get three job offers from some of the top accounting firms and it continues to help me excel at work everyday."
- Sabeen Ijaz, BSc Accounting and Finance
Where our graduates work
Our Careers Service carries out the Graduate Outcomes Survey every year. The information collected is a snapshot of what City graduates are doing six months after completion of their course. Find out the types positions our Accounting and Finance graduates have gone on to here.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2021-22
89.5.0% of graduates in employment or further study six months after completing the course, with a median salary of £36,700
Recent employers
Alumni stories
Entry requirements
Standard home offer
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A LevelAAAGCSE Maths 7 (A) and GCSE English Language grade 4 (C)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)35 pointsoverall with HL4/SL 5 in both Mathematics and English
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BTECDDDGCSE Maths grade 7 (A) and GCSE English Language grade 4 (C)
UK qualifications
Core English and Mathematics requirements
In addition to the qualifications below (excluding IB), the following is required: a minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and grade 4 (C) in GCSE Maths, or grade 7 (A) if not taken at A Level.
Level 3 Certificate in Core Mathematics with a minimum grade B is also accepted.
Further requirements
A-Level: AAA
If you are studying General Studies or Critical Thinking these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.
We accept all foreign language A Level subjects, and such subjects are considered for entry even if it is the applicant’s native language.
BTEC: DDD
OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD
Cambridge Pre-U: D3 D3 D3
For candidates taking a combination of A Level/BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications we accept the following:
- BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 National Diploma (grades DD) with one A-Level (grade A)
- BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (grades AA).
Access to Higher Education: Pass the course with 45 Level 3 credits which includes a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction level with the remaining 15 credits at Merit or above.
T Level: Distinction.
Bayes accept the following T Level pathways:
- Accounting
- Digital Business Services
- Finance
- Management and Administration
- Marketing.
We do not accept any other T Level pathways.
IB: 35 points overall with HL4/SL 5 in Mathematics and English. Please note that we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretations.
Contextual admissions
We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care, attend a low performing school, live in an area where few students go to university, or are the first generation of their family to enter Higher Education.
Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically up to two grades lower for A-levels and one grade for the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
International qualifications
Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.
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Australia
Qualification: SACE/WACE/NTCET
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A and specialist mathematics grade B plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 94% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 94% ATAR plus SACE/WACE/NTCET certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Queensland (QCE)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B and C at Very High Achievement and High Achievement (VHA and HA) plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 94% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B at Very High Achievement
(VHA) plus an English Language qualification. - Finance related degrees: 94% ATAR plus QCE certificate with Mathematics B at Very High Achievement
(VHA) plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: New South Wales (HSC)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees 96% ATAR plus NSW HSC yr 12 certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2 (grade 5 in one and 6 in the other) plus an English Language qualification)
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% + NSW HSC yr 12 certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 (5 or above) plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% + NSW HSC certificate with Mathematics Extension 1 (5 or above) plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR plus certificate with Specialist Maths at Grade A plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% with certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% with certificate with Mathematical Methods grade A plus an English Language qualification
Qualification: Tasmanian Certificate of Education/ Victorian Certificate of Education (TCE/VCE)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 96% ATAR + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: ATAR 94% + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: ATAR 94% + TCE/VCE certificate with Mathematics Methods at Exceptional Achievement or A plus an English Language qualification
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Austria
Qualification: Reifeprüfung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schulen
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1.6 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All otherBusiness related degrees: 1.8 overall with Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Belgium
Qualification: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 17/20 overall including 17 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification.
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Bulgaria
Qualification: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 5.5 overall with 5.5 Maths plus 5.8 in 2 state exams, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5.5 overall plus 5.6 in Maths plus 5.8 in 2 state exams, plus an English language qualification
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Canada
Qualification: OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% in five 4U courses with two 4U Calculus modules at 90% (MCV4U and MHF4U) plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in 5 of the 4U courses including Calculus (MCV4U or MHF4U)
- Finance related degrees: 85% in five 4U courses with 4U Calculus at 90% (MCV4U or MHF4U)
Qualification: British Columbia Certificate of Education
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% in four Grade 12 subjects with 90% in Grade 12 Maths
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in 4 Grade 12 subjects including Maths and and English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 85% in four Grade 12 subjects with 90% in Grade 12 Maths
Qualification: New Brunswick - High School Graduation Diploma/Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses with Maths at 90%
- All other Business related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses including Maths
- Finance related degrees: Average of 85% in five grade 12 courses with Maths at 90%
Qualification: Nova Scotian High School Completion Certificate
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Maths plus 85% in three other subjects
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in four subjects including Maths
- Finance related degrees: 90% in Maths plus 85% in three other subjects
Qualification: Alberta High School Diploma
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Pure Maths plus 85% in three other grade 30 subjects
- All other Business related degrees: 85% in four grade 30 subjects including Pure Maths
- Finance related degrees: 90% in Pure Maths plus 85% in three other grade 30 subjects
Qualification : Quebec - Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% overall average including 90% in Mathematics and 85% in English
- All other Business related degrees: 85% overall average including 85% in Mathematics and English
- Finance related degrees: 85% overall average including 90% in Mathematics and 85% in English
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Caribbean (CAPE)
Qualification: Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 111 in double unit subjects including Maths, with a minimum of 3 in CSEC English
- All other Busiess related degrees: 111 in double-unit subjects, with a minimum of 2 in CSEC Maths and 3 in CSEC English
- Finance related degrees: 111 in double unit subjects, with a minimum of 1 in CSEC Maths and 3 in CSEC English
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China
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: The Gaokao is not accepted for direct entry for these degrees.
- All other Business related degrees:The Gaokao is not accepted for direct entry for these degrees.
- Finance-related degrees: Applications with the Gaokao qualification are encouraged and considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Croatia
Qualification: Svjedodžba o Maturi
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 4 in Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Cyprus
Qualification: Apolytirion
Apolytirion accepted for all degrees except Actuarial where it is accepted alongside A-Level Maths.
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Needs A-Level Maths A + pass Apolytirion 19/20 overall plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 19/20 overall + 18/20 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 19/20 overall + 19/20 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Czech Republic
Qualification: Vysvedcení o Maturitní Zkoušce (Maturita)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1 Overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1 Overall with 2 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1 Overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Denmark
Qualification: Studentereksamen
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 10 overall with 12 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 10 overall with 10 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10 overall with 12 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Estonia
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Please contact Admissions.
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus pass Riigieksamitunnistus with minimum 85% in 3 state exams
- Finance related degrees: Pass Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with 5 overall plus pass Riigieksamitunnistus with three state exams (including Maths) with minimum 85% in 3 state exams
All other degrees: 5 overall in lõputunnistus and 5 in Maths, plus minimum 85% in 3 state exams in Riigieksamitunnistus plus an English language qualification.
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Finland
Please contact Admissions.
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France
Qualification: French Baccalaureate
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees:15/20 overall plus Spécialité Maths 15/20 and 14/20 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 15/20 overall with either Complementaire Maths 14/20 or Spécialité Maths 13/20 and 14/20 in English. We also accept Diplome National du Brevet Maths 16/20 or 80%
- Finance related degrees: 15/20 overall with either Complementaire Maths 15/20 or Spécialité Maths 14/20 and 14/20 in English
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Germany
Qualification: Abitur
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1.8 overall with Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1.8 with Sehr Gut in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Greece
Qualification: Apolytirion Lykeio
We accept the Apolytirion along with either 2 A-Levels or 2 Pan-Hellenic subjects.
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, A Maths A-Level, A in another A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, 18/20 Maths Pan-Hellenic, 18/20 in another Pan-Hellenic subject plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, AA at A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek, and either including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall plus 18/20 in two Pan-Hellenic subjects (including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall, AA at A-Level (excluding Modern/Ancient Greek, and either including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification or Pass Apolytirion with 18/20 overall plus 18/20 in two Pan-Hellenic subjects (including Maths or must have a GCSE/IGCSE Maths A/7) plus an English language qualification
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Hong Kong
Qualification: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 in Core and 5 in Extended Maths, plus 5 in one further elective subject, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 5 in Core Maths and 5,5 in two elective subjects, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
- Finance related degrees: 5 in Core Maths and 5,5 in two elective subjects, with no less than 3 in any subject plus 4 in English
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Hungary
Qualification: Erettsegi
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 5 Overall with 4 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 Overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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India
Qualification: Higher Secondary Certificate (awarded on completion of Grade 12)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 90% in Maths and an overall average of 80%. Class X maths not accepted.
- All other Business related degrees: 80% overall average with 80% Maths (can also accept Class X Maths 80% if CBSE or CISCE boards only)
- Finance related degrees: 80% overall average with 80% Maths (can also accept Class X Maths 90% if CBSE or CISCE boards only)
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Iran
Qualification: Peeshdaneshgahe Pre University Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 18/20 overall, with 18/20 in Maths, plus an English language qualification.
- Finance related degrees: Contact Admissions
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Ireland
Qualification: Irish Leaving Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects including Maths, with Ordinary Level English C (if not taken at Higher)
- All other Business related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects, with Ordinary Level Maths A and English C (if not taken at Higher)
- Finance related degrees: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 in Higher subjects, with Ordinary Level Maths A and English C (if not taken at Higher)
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Israel
Qualification: Bagrut
Entry requirement:
- Finance related degrees: 21 units to include 75% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
- Actuarial Science related degrees: 21 units to include 90% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
- Business related degrees: 21 units to include 75% in Maths (minimum 4-units), with 80% in two 5-unit subjects and minimum 75% in the rest, plus an English language qualification
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Italy
Qualification: Diploma di Esame di Stato
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 85% overall with 10/10 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Overall mark of 85% with a grade of 8/10 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 85% overall with 9/10 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Latvia
Qualification: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 9/10 in all subjects (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10/10 in Maths, with 9/10 in all other subjects, plus an English language qualification
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Lithuania
Qualification: Brandos Atestatas
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admissions
- All other Business related degrees: 9/10 in all A&B subjects (must include Maths), with 90% in one state examination, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 10/10 in Maths and 9/10 in all other A& B subjects, with 90% in one state examination, plus an English language qualification
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Luxembourg
Qualification: Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 49 points overall with 50 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 49 points overall with 49 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 49 points overall with 50 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Malaysia
Qualification: Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: STPM A (Maths) AA, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: STPM AAA, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Finance related degrees: STPM AAA (must meet minimum Maths requirement) plus an English language qualification
Qualification: UEC
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A in 6 subjects including Mathematics plus an English language qualification
Qualification: Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects (must include Maths) and minimum B in all intermediate subjects plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects and minimum B in all intermediate subjects (must include Maths at either level) plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A in all advanced level subjects (must include Maths) and minimum B in all intermediate subjects plus an English language qualification
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Malta
Qualification: Malta Matriculation Certificate Examination
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken and Bs in the intermediate subjects (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: A's in advanced level subjects taken (must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
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Mauritius
Qualification: Cambridge Overseas Higher Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: A in Maths and AA in two other subjects, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Grades AAA plus an English language qualification. Must meet minimum Maths requirement
- Finance related degrees: Grades AAA plus an English language qualification. Must meet minimum Maths requirement
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Montenegro
Please contact Admissions.
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Netherlands
Qualification: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths and an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 8 overall with 8 in Maths and an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths and an English language qualification
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Norway
Qualification: Vitnemal
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 6 in Maths and 5 in English
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths and 5 in English
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths and 5 in English
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Poland
Qualification: Swiadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 80% in three extended subjects (which must include Maths), plus an English language qualification
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Portugal
Qualification: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (Diploma de Ensino Secundario)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 17/20 overall including 17 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 17/20 overall including 18 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Romania
Qualification: Diploma de Bacalaureat
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 9 in all subjects with 10 in maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 9 in all subjects (must include maths), plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 9 in all subjects with 9.5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Serbia
Qualification: Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 5 overall with 4 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 5 overall with 5 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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Singapore
Qualification: Singaporean A-Levels
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Grades AAA at H2 including Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Grades AAA at H2, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Finance related degrees: Grades AAA at H2 plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
Qualification: Singapore Polytechnic Diploma
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: The Singapore Polytechnic Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to any of the Actuarial-related degrees at Bayes.
- All other Business related degrees - Pass with GPA 3.4 or above plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
- Finance related degrees: Pass with GPA 3.4 or above plus an English language qualification. Must also meet minimum Maths requirement.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Slovakia
Qualification: Maturita
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 1 overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 1 overall with 2 in Maths plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 1 overall with 1 in Maths plus an English language qualification
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South Africa
Qualification: National Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 77766 including 7 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 77766 which must include Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 77766 including 7 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Spain
Qualification: Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 8 overall with 8 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 8 overall with 9 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Sweden
Qualification: Fullstandigt Slutbetyg Fran Gymnasieskolan (from 2014)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact Admission
- All other Business related degrees: B overall in 2,000 credits with B in Maths courses 1-3 and plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: B overall in 2,000 credits with A in Maths courses 1-3 plus an English language qualification
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Switzerland
Qualification: Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: 4.5 overall with 6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: 4.5 overall with 5 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
- Finance related degrees: 4.5 overall with 6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification
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Tanzania
Qualification: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Entry requirement:
- Finance related degrees: AAA plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: AAA (including Maths), plus an English language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: AAA, plus an English language qualification (must meet minimum Maths requirement)
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Turkey
The Lise Bitirme Diplomasi is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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USA
Qualification: AP (Advanced Placement) and SAT Subject Tests.
Entry requirement:
Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees:
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have AP Calculus BC grade 5 plus an English language qualification.
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
All other business related degrees:
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have either SAT Subject Test Mathematics 1 (minimum 650), SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have either AP Calculus AB grade 5, AP Calculus BC grade 5 or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
Finance related degrees:
- Advanced Placement (AP) grades 5,5,5. Applicants must have either AP Calculus AB grade 5, AP Calculus BC grade 5 or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- SAT Subject Tests 3 x minimum 650. Applicants must have either SAT Subject Test Mathematics 1 (minimum 650), SAT Subject Test Mathematics 2 (minimum 650) or SAT Maths minimum 600 plus an English language qualification.
- Combination Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject Tests. We are happy to consider combination AP and SAT Subject Test results. An example offer would be 1 x AP grade 5 plus 2 x SAT Subject Tests minimum 650 plus the above minimum Maths and English criteria.
Further information for US applicants:
- AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are now accepted as separate subjects. Applicants taking these subjects would therefore need AP grades 5,5,5.
- For applicants taking a combination of AP and SAT Subject Tests we require three different subjects. For example we would not make an offer to include both AP Calculus AB and SAT Subject test Mathematics 1.
- We are unable to make offers based on American College Testing (ACT) or high school GPA
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Select a country
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Algeria
The Algerian Baccalauréat is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Azerbaijan
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Bahrain
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Bangladesh
The Higher Secondary Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Belarus
The Certificate of General Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Brazil
The Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Chile
The Licencia de Educación Mediais is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Colombia
The Bachiller Académico is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Costa Rica
The Título de Bachiller is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Dominican Republic
The Bachiller en Modalida General is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ecuador
The Título de Bachiller is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Egypt
The Certificate of General Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Georgia
The General Education Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ghana
The West African Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Indonesia
The Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Iraq
The Secondary School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Japan
The Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Jordan
The General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Kazakhstan
Year 1 KIMEP University only
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: contact Admissions
- Finance related degrees: Year 1 university 3.5 GPA overall with 3.5 GPA in Maths
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Kenya
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Lebanon
The Baccalauréat Libanais is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Mexico
The Bachillerato is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Morocco
The Diplôme du Baccalauréatis not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Nepal
The Higher Secondary Education Board Examination is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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New Zealand
Qualification: National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
Entry Requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Contact admissions.
- All other Business related degrees: Achieve an Excellence in the NCEA, with Merit in Maths, plus an English Language qualification
- Finance related degrees: Achieve an Excellence in the NCEA, with Excellence in Maths, plus an English Language qualification
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Nigeria
The West African Senior School Certificate/Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Pakistan
The Higher Secondary Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Peru
The Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Phillipines
The High School Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Qatar
The Qatar Senior School Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Russia
The Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshem Obrazovanii is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Saudi Arabia
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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South Korea
The High School Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Taiwan
The Senior High School Leaving Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Thailand
The Certificate of Secondary Education is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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United Arab Emirates
The General Secondary Education Certificate is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Ukraine
The Certificate of Independent External Examination is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Venezuela
The Título de Educación Media General (in either the humanities or science stream) is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Vietnam
The Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma is not accepted for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Bayes.
Applicants taking this qualification may wish to consider an international foundation course as an alternative route to undergraduate study. Bayes Business School works in partnership with INTO City and Kaplan International College London to offer foundation courses for international students.
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Slovenia
Qualification: Splošna Matura (General Matura Certificate)
Entry requirement:
- Actuarial Science and Business Analytics related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 5 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification
- All other Business related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification.
- Finance related degrees: Pass the Matura with 25 points overall including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, plus an English Language qualification
English language requirements
Information for international and EU applicants
For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed.
Please note, the Official Certificate must be awarded OR the qualification must be verifiable online. Statement of Results willnotbe accepted.
English tests need to have been taken no longer than two years from the date that the CAS is generated.
English Language Tests:
- IELTS (Academic, UKVI or IELTS Indicator): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test
- IELTS One Skill Retake: Must be taken within six weeks of previous IELTS test. Accepted for one sub test where all other components and the overall score have been met.
- Language Cert International Academic ESOL: 70 overall and 70 in each component
- Language Cert International ESOL: B2 Communicator (101 Listening, 38 Speaking, 101 Reading, 101 Writing)
- TOEFL (Test centre or iBT Special Home Edition): 90 overall (21 Writing, 23 Reading, 23 Speaking, 21 Listening)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 62 overall with minimum of 62 in each sub test
- Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C with 176 overall and minimum 176 in each component
- Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Pass qualification (all grades accepted)
- Oxford Test of English 140 overall with minimum 140 in each sub test.
English Language Qualifications:
- IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522): Grade C or above
- IGCSE English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511): Grade B or above
- International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Standard level or Grade 4 at Higher level
- Trinity College (Integrated Skills): Distinction ISE II – pass in each area
- INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any sub test (NB. Must be the 6 or 8 week Bayes-specific course)
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
- GCSE English Language Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school
- A Level English Language Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school
- Vitnemal English grade 5
- French Baccalaureat: 14/20 in English
- Malaysian GCE O Level (SPM-1119 syllabus only): grade A.
- Malaysian Certificate of Education (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia): C+
- WAEC (West African Examinations Council: C5 (from 2015 onwards).
An exception to the above criteria applies to Student Route visa applicants from the below majority English-speaking countries for whom we can accept a wider range of English qualifications:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Malta
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States of America.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university.
These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses:
Information for home applicants
In addition to the above English language proficiency qualifications accepted for International applicants, as a Home or EU applicant we can also accept any of the below English qualifications:
- GCSE: Grade C or 4
- O-Level: Grade C
- A-Level: Grade C
- Cambridge English First (also known as Certificate of First in English): Grade A (180-190) at CEFR Level C1.
Foundation programmes
Foundation course for UK/EU students
If you do not meet the qualification criteria for this course, you may still meet the criteria for our Accounting and Finance Foundation course. The Foundation course is a one-year full-time programme that provides an entry route to the BSc Accounting and Finance course.
Foundation courses for International students
Don’t meet our entry requirements? Study a international foundation course with one of our two partner institutions. These courses are specifically designed for international students who do not meet our required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
They help prepare you for study at City St Georges and you are guaranteed a place on a specific degree at City St George’s provided you meet the progression requirements.
INTO City
Together with INTO University Partnerships, City St Georges has established a purpose-built study centre near to Liverpool Street Station in the heart of London's financial district. Combining academic study with English language support, the courses at INTO City are validated by City St George’s, which provides assurance of the quality and standards of education and means you have access to a range of City St George’s services.
Find out more at: INTO Study - Best Universities in London | City University London
Kaplan International College London
City has a longstanding partnership with Kaplan International College London. KIC London offers fantastic teaching, support and facilities, plus a great location in the popular South Bank area of the city, close to many leading attractions.
Its courses equip students with the English language level, academic skills and key subject knowledge needed for an undergraduate degree at City St George’s.
Find out more at: Kaplan International College (KIC) London | Kaplan Pathways
Student life
Study at Bayes and take advantage of all that London has to offer - from entertainment and nightlife to West End theatres, museums and world-famous shopping districts and markets.
See our Undergraduate Student Life page for further information.
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UCAS Institution code: C60 (Bayes Business School and City, University of London)
UCAS Course code: NN43 / N4N3 with professional placement.
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