Mathematics and Accounting
BSc Honours
- UCAS code: NG41
- Full time
- 3 years
- Next start date: September 2021
Develop practical knowledge of accounting and financial management, alongside a strong understanding of core mathematical techniques.
Fees (per year)
- Home: £9250
- International: £19200
Entry requirements
- A Level: AAB-A*BB
- IB: 34 points
UCAS Institution name and code:
- NEWC / N21
Course overview
Employers will value the combination of skills you develop on this joint honours degree.
You explore modern accounting theory and practice, such as:
- financial accounting
- company accounts
- corporate finance
You also develop a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, including:
- differential equations
- probability
Many of our accountancy modules carry exemptions from accrediting bodies and/or are based on real case studies, helping you prepare for a professional career.
COVID-19
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to COVID-19.
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Quality and ranking
- top 20 in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2021 (Accountancy and Finance category)
- top 175 – Business and Economics category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- 11th overall in the UK for research – Research Excellence Framework 2014
Teaching excellence
TEF GoldA ringing endorsement of Newcastle University’s long tradition of excellence in teaching.

Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
We introduce you to accounting and finance through modules in financial accounting, management accounting and business economics. You also study core topics in mathematics and statistics including probability; algebra; differential equations and calculus.
You develop your communication and study skills by working in small group tutorials.
Modules
In accounting, you develop skills in financial control and financial accounting. You then choose between options in interpreting company accounts or corporate finance.
Your core mathematical topics include vector calculus and statistical inference, as well as an introduction to computing and problem-solving.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Financial Control | 20 |
Intermediate Financial Accounting | 20 |
You take compulsory modules in financial and management accounting, and can choose between optional modules exploring real-life case studies to develop your business knowledge and improve your understanding of international financial management.
In mathematics, you can choose from a variety of topics that are closely linked to our research expertise. These include stochastic financial modelling, Bayesian inference and statistical modelling.
You may also choose linear models as an optional module to focus on career development.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Financial Accounting | 20 |
Management Accounting | 20 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Our degrees are taught using a combination of lectures, problem classes, tutorials, practical computer classes, computer-based assessments, and data collection and analysis.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
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Assignments – written or fieldwork
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Examinations – practical or online
Skills and experience
Practical skills
This practical course will equip you with technical skills and the knowledge to confidently apply them in real-world scenarios.
Alongside your studies, you'll have the opportunity to self-study the Sage CIMA qualification to develop your use of accountancy software.
The multidisciplinary nature of this degree also means you'll develop a range of skills that employers value, such as:
- time management
- organisation
- self-motivation
Chat to a student
We have a range of different sessions from lectures and problems classes to group meetings and computer labs, this stops uni work getting monotonous and boring.
Opportunities
Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. Our overseas partner institutions include:
- Universiteit Leiden, in The Netherlands
- L-Universta ta' Malta, in Malta
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, in Barcelona
- Technisches Universitat Munchen, Munich
There are also lots of options in North America, Australia and Asia, including:
- Buffalo (New York State)
- McGill (Montreal)
- University of New South Wales (Sydney)
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
During your time studying abroad, you will select from a range of modules offered by your host university. Alongside taking some subject-relevant modules, you will be given greater flexibility to choose modules from different disciplines (eg Languages, Business)
If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
A full year not for you? No problem - there are usually lots of short-term student mobility experiences to take part in. This includes field trips and student conferences.
Find out more about study abroad
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.
Facilities and environment
Facilities
You'll have access to the facilities of both the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics based in the Herschel Building, and Newcastle University Business School, based in our state-of-the-art building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.
A state-of-the-art learning environment will support your studies and you'll have access to extensive IT facilities for teaching and self-study, including:
- computer-based exercises with instant review of model solutions
- problem-solving video tutorials
- recording system for video capture of lectures, which you can download and watch again to help with your revision

Support
You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues. There is a transition officer specifically to help your transition from school/college to university life.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have when starting university.
You'll also benefit from our:
- induction programme, including social events, to help you settle in quickly
- activities and events run by our student-run society, MathSoc
- homework classes to help with assignments
Your future
This course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities in accounting, finance and statistical roles across a variety of sectors.
Recent graduates have taken on roles such as:
- business analyst
- finance associate
- tax analyst
- trainee auditor
- assurance associate
They have also found employment with a range of globally recognised companies including:
- Ernst & Young
- Deloitte
- PwC
- KPMG
- Baker Tilly
- Cummins Europe
- National Audit Office
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
Employability at Newcastle
96% of Newcastle University graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating, with 85.5% in graduate-level employment or further study.
Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates. See what they have gone on to achieve and be inspired to follow in their footsteps.
Statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation (Destinations of (undergraduate and postgraduate UK domiciled) Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17).
Make a difference
Careers support
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Visit our Careers Service website
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK.
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2021 entry.
A Level
AAB-A*BB
International Baccalaureate
34 points
Other UK qualifications (and PARTNERS)
Qualifications from outside the UK
English Language requirements
PARTNERS
Through our PARTNERS programme, you could receive an offer up to three grades lower than the typical requirements, and get support throughout the application process. To apply through PARTNERS, you must be based in the UK and meet our eligibility criteria.
Entrance courses (INTO)
International Pathway Courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO.
Find out more about International Pathway Courses
Admissions policy
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Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for 2021 entry (per year)
Home Fee Students
£9250
International Fee Students
£19200
The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for home fee-paying students is set by the UK government.
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your degree programme (unless you are on a shorter exchange programme).
The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
For courses commencing from September 2021 and beyond, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fees or Student Finance England support.
If you are from the EU you will pay international tuition fees.
Year abroad and additional costs
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
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Scholarships
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