BSc (Hons) Management with Accounting and Finance *
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Why study BSc Management with Accounting and Finance at Goldsmiths
* This programme is still in development and advertised subject to validation. It is expected that the full programme specification will be available on this page no later than December 2025.
This programme offers an integrated approach, which combines strategic and organisational studies with the technical and analytical rigour of accounting and finance. It develops future leaders who combine strong financial expertise with strategic management capabilities, enabling them to make responsible, data-driven, and sustainable decisions.
- Gain a solid foundation in core management disciplines such as strategy, organisational behaviour and entrepreneurship.
- Learn to combine management expertise with financial and accounting insight to tackle complex, real-world business problems in a globalised environment.
- Master the tools to analyse business performance and support strategic decisions using key accounting and finance principles.
- Develop a deep understanding of how economic, regulatory and ethical factors shape both managerial and financial practices.
- Build strong capabilities in quantitative analysis and digital technologies, preparing you to make data-driven decisions in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
- Benefit from dynamic, collaborative learning experiences that foster teamwork, leadership, and project management skills in diverse, real-world contexts.
Contact
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dr Ada Maria Barone or Mark McCulloch.
UCAS code
N243
Entry requirements
A-level: CCC
BTEC: DMM
IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
Length
3 years full-time
School
Subjects
What you'll study
In your first year, you'll study 120 compulsory credits.
Please note, all modules on this programme are subject to validation but may include:
Compulsory modules
- Strategic Management (15 credits)
- Understanding Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
- Foundations of Economics 1: Theories (15 credits)
- Foundations of Economics 2: Business Applications (15 credits)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (15 credits)
- Introduction to Management Accounting (15 credits)
- Critical Thinking (15 credits)
- Researching Our World and Lives (15 credits)
Teaching style
This programme is taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. You’ll also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. This includes carrying out required and additional reading, preparing topics for discussion, and producing essays or project work.
How you'll be assessed
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These may include coursework, examinations, group work, presentations and projects.
Entry requirements
We accept the following qualifications:
A-level: CCC
BTEC: DMM
International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: CCCCD (Higher) or DDD (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 65%
Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3
Alternative qualifications
See our full list of undergraduate entry qualifications.
We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.
We’ll pay particularly careful attention to your personal statement, which is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the subject you’ve applied for. Your referees are also welcome to include any relevant contextual comments around your academic achievements. We’ll look at all these things when making a decision on your application, as well as your qualifications and grades, and may still be able to offer you a place.
International qualifications
We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.
Careers and skills
Graduates from the BSc in Management with Accounting & Finance will be well-equipped for a wide range of career paths across the private, public and third sectors.
Typical career paths include:
- Financial analysis and investment banking
- Business consultants
- Management consultancy
- Banks
- Accounting firms
- Start-ups
- Public sectors
- Corporate finance departments in private firms
The program provides a strong foundation for pursuing professional qualifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualifications. It will also prepare you for further study at postgraduate level.
Careers Service
Throughout your studies, you will have access to Goldsmiths' Careers Service, which offers tailored guidance, workshops, and internship opportunities to help you transition into professional life.
