B.S Accounting and Finance/ Business and Management at Aberystwyth University [ABERYSTWYTH UNI], Aberystwyth Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Accounting and Finance/ Business and Management] From Aberystwyth University

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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Accounting and Finance/ Business and Management)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$29,531 /Yr

£21,875 /Yr
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Updated on - Aug 21, 2026

Aberystwyth University Bachelor of Science (BSc) Accounting and Finance / Business and Management is a three-year, full-time, on-campus joint-honours degree in Aberystwyth, Wales. Indian applicants need 75% in Standard XII, English evidence of 70% to 80% depending on board, and English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. September 2026 entry is through Clearing at £19,190 per year (INR 24.59 Lakhs), with calculated three-year tuition of £57,570 (INR 73.78 Lakhs).

The curriculum combines financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit and computerised accounting systems. It adds management, marketing, data analytics and strategy for applicants seeking professional accounting preparation with management breadth. The degree is multi-accredited but has no published placement year.

  • Assessment includes examinations, essays, reports, projects, presentations and coursework.
  • A personal tutor supports academic and personal queries throughout the degree.
  • Students may access short self-funded academic programmes through overseas partner universities.

Current Admission Status

Applications for the September 2026 intake are Open through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) Clearing. International student deadline: 24 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time (22:30 IST, Indian Standard Time).

The university published 17 August 2026 as the final deadline for the tuition deposit and documents needed for a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). A CAS is the university record required for a Student visa application, so ask admissions whether a late Clearing offer can still receive one.

Also Check: Aberystwyth University course admission

Aberystwyth Accounting and Finance Fees 2026

The September 2026 international tuition rate is £19,190 per year (INR 24.59 Lakhs) for this three-year course. Aberystwyth freezes international undergraduate fees at the entry level for later study years, which makes the calculated tuition easier to budget.

The university allows payment in full or in up to three instalments, while the checked fee page does not publish an application fee or deposit amount for this course.

Published September 2026 fee context: The table uses the Arts / Social Sciences tier shown on the university’s international undergraduate fee page.

Cost itemPublished amount (GBP)INR equivalent
Full-time Arts / Social Sciences tuition per year£19,190INR 24.59 Lakhs
Calculated tuition for three academic years£57,570INR 73.78 Lakhs

All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of GBP 1 = INR 128.16 as of 21 August 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.

Source: Aberystwyth University 2026/27 international undergraduate tuition page.

  • The calculated three-year tuition excludes living costs, visa charges, flights and personal spending, so family funding must cover those items separately.
  • The entry-level fee freeze reduces exposure to annual tuition changes, but it does not freeze accommodation or immigration costs.
  • The Arts / Social Sciences classification matters because the course is a Business School degree despite carrying a Bachelor of Science award.

Cost of Living in Aberystwyth for Accounting Students

The university’s residence illustration covers an academic year of about 40 weeks and separates housing, food, study items and personal costs.

Energy, internet, contents insurance and the residential sports package are included in the university-residence estimate, so they are not treated as extra cash amounts below.

ExpenseMonthly (GBP)Monthly (INR)Annual (GBP)Annual (INR)
University residence room£640INR 82,022£5,600INR 7.18 Lakhs
Food, laundry and toiletries£222INR 28,452£2,200INR 2.82 Lakhs
Bills, energy and internetIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Contents insuranceIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Phone contracts£20INR 2,563£240INR 30,758
Books, equipment and stationery£15INR 1,922£150INR 19,224
Clothing£50INR 6,408£500INR 64,080
Social£80INR 10,253£800INR 1.03 Lakhs
Travel home£35INR 4,486£350INR 44,856
Television licence£15INR 1,922£180INR 23,069
University residence total£1,077INR 1.38 Lakhs£10,020INR 12.84 Lakhs

The official private-sector illustration lists a room at £4,400 per year (INR 5.64 Lakhs) and bills at £960 per year (INR 1.23 Lakhs). Energy costs depend on the rental agreement.

The calculation is 3 × £19,190 (INR 24.59 Lakhs) plus 3 × £10,020 (INR 12.84 Lakhs). It produces a three-year baseline of £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore).

This baseline covers the university’s 40-week residence illustration, but it excludes the Student visa fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge, summer housing, flights and personal contingencies.

Read More: UK living costs for international students

Key insight: The published tuition and residence figures create a calculated three-year baseline of £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore), excluding immigration and travel, so fund those extras separately.

Aberystwyth Accounting and Finance Admission 2026

The direct Indian entry benchmark is 75% in Standard XII from a recognised central or state board. The course also requires English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above in its published school-level conditions, so subject evidence matters alongside the overall percentage. Direct-entry applicants must have completed their last study within two years of the course start, while the qualification itself must usually be within 7.5 years.

Academic Eligibility for Indian Applicants

The table combines the course’s published entry profile with Aberystwyth’s India-specific guidance.

RequirementOfficial standardIndian applicant reading
Indian school qualificationStandard XII from a recognised central or state board75% overall in Year XII
English evidence70% to 80% in English, depending on the recognised boardThe current English page lists 70% for the Indian alternative route and excludes six named boards
UCAS Tariff120 to 96 pointsUse the university’s 75% India requirement rather than self-converting Tariff points
School subjectsEnglish or Welsh and Mathematics at grade C/4 or aboveApproximately 50% to 59%, or CGPA 5.0 to 5.9 on 10, as a planning comparison only
Study recencyLast study within a maximum of two years for direct entryOlder applicants should check the foundation route before submitting

No programme-specific ranking is published on the current course source, so a ranking should not be used as a substitute for checking the curriculum and accreditation fit.

English Language Requirements for Business Courses

English evidence can be shown through IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test). PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is another accepted route.

These tests measure the language ability used for lectures, written assignments, presentations and professional communication.

Test or qualificationPublished requirement for Business coursesScale or condition
IELTS6.0 overall with 5.5 in each componentAcademic English test
TOEFL iBT test centre before 20 January 202688 overall with Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20 and Writing 17Published 0 to 120 scale
TOEFL iBT test centre post 21 January 20264.0 overall with minimum 4.0 in each componentPublished 1.0 to 6.0 scale
PTE Academic59 overall with minimum 59 in each componentAcademic English test
Oxford ELLT Digital or GlobalScore of 6 with minimum 5 in each componentAccepted alternative qualification
Indian Standard XII English70% in English on the listed recognised boardsNot accepted from Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand or Uttar Pradesh
  • Choose the English route before submitting because Business courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
  • Indian Standard XII English can replace a test only when the board and qualification-recency conditions on the current page are satisfied.
  • Applicants submitting a post-21 January 2026 TOEFL result must use the published 1.0 to 6.0 requirement and should not self-convert an older score.

The published course entry page does not list GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). Those tests are therefore not part of the stated undergraduate selection requirement, so school results and English evidence should receive priority.

Tip for Indian students: The 75% benchmark is not the only filter because board recognition, English evidence, Mathematics and study recency can change the direct-entry decision.

Aberystwyth Accounting and Finance Application 2026

The September 2026 course is available through Clearing, so an Indian applicant can still seek a place while vacancies remain. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central application service for UK undergraduate choices. The university also lists direct undergraduate applications for international students, but the current course page identifies Clearing as the active route for this intake.

Forward-looking September 2026 deadline: The published UCAS final date applies to 2026 entry, while the university has not published a course-specific decision date.

Application stageUniversity or portal deadlineIndian timeDecision timing
Final UCAS application for September 2026 entry24 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time24 September 2026 at 22:30 ISTNot published

Application Sequence for Indian Applicants

Use the following order because the UCAS deadline and the university’s CAS document deadline control different parts of the process.

  • Confirm that the N4N1 Clearing vacancy is still available before submitting because Clearing places can change.
  • Send the completed UCAS application by 24 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time, which is 22:30 IST.
  • Ask admissions whether an offer made after the university’s published 17 August 2026 CAS document deadline can still support visa processing.
  • Prepare academic records, English evidence, identity documents and financial evidence before the portal requests them.

The best current sequence is to verify the vacancy first, submit the complete application second and resolve the CAS position before paying for visa processing.

Read More: UCAS application process for UK study

Application tip: The course remains open through Clearing, but the earlier 17 August 2026 CAS document deadline creates a separate visa risk that must be confirmed with admissions.

Aberystwyth Accounting and Finance Scholarships 2026

The most accessible target-cycle award is the Aberystwyth International Scholarship, which reduces tuition by £2,000 per taught year (INR 2.56 Lakhs). Eligible international students can also seek university accommodation support, while the Family and Caru Aber awards apply only to applicants with specific Aberystwyth connections.

September 2026 funding context: The table separates the automatic tuition award from conditional awards and accommodation support.

AwardBenefitEligibility and routeDeadline or cycle
Aberystwyth International Scholarship for Undergraduate Students£2,000 tuition reduction per taught year (INR 2.56 Lakhs per year); calculated maximum for this three-year course £6,000 (INR 7.69 Lakhs)International fee payer, self-funded undergraduate applicant and usual entry requirements; automatic assessment during the degree applicationSeptember 2026
International Accommodation AwardFree or discounted university accommodation, described as comparable to £6,000 or more (INR 7.69 Lakhs or more)Eligible international fee payer; subject to availability, reapplication each year and no summer accommodation1 September 2026 for September entry
International Family Award£1,000 tuition reduction per year (INR 1.28 Lakhs per year)New international fee payer with a qualifying family relative who studied or studies at Aberystwyth; separate application after offer acceptanceCurrent published terms; 1 September
Caru Aber International Award£1,000 tuition reduction per year (INR 1.28 Lakhs per year)International fee payer who previously studied at Aberystwyth through exchange, study abroad or a summer school; separate application after offer acceptanceCurrent published terms; 1 September

The International Scholarship is the clearest funding assumption because the university says eligible applicants are assessed automatically during the degree application.

The accommodation award reduces the housing component rather than tuition, so food, travel, study materials and summer housing still need separate funding.

  • Apply for university accommodation by 1 September 2026 because allocation is subject to availability and follows an early-application process.
  • Use the Family Award only when the family relationship can be documented through the university’s application route.
  • Use the Caru Aber Award only when prior exchange, study abroad or summer-school participation can be verified.

Read More: Aberystwyth University scholarships

Funding note

The automatic tuition award can reduce the calculated three-year fee by up to £6,000 (INR 7.69 Lakhs), but accommodation support has separate availability and deadline conditions.

Scholarship reality: Treat £2,000 per year (INR 2.56 Lakhs) as the most usable award, then verify accommodation or relationship-based funding before subtracting it from your budget.

Aberystwyth Accounting and Finance Salary 2026

No course-specific salary or placement report is published for N4N1, so the available evidence is a subject-level proxy for full-time Business and Management courses at Aberystwyth.

The course itself lists accountancy, financial analysis, risk, actuarial and public-sector pathways, while its professional accreditations may support exemptions from selected examinations.

Outcome scope: The earnings figures below combine other Business and Management courses at the university because N4N1 does not yet have enough course-specific data.

Accreditations include ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy).

The course also lists CII (Chartered Insurance Institute), ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) and ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

MeasureEvidence scope and cohortPublished result (GBP)INR equivalent
Median earnings after 15 monthsAll full-time Business and Management courses at Aberystwyth; graduates 2022-23; 15 people; 65% response£24,000INR 30.76 Lakhs
Median earnings after 3 yearsAll full-time Business and Management courses at Aberystwyth; graduates 2015-17; 175 people£23,000INR 29.48 Lakhs
Median earnings after 5 yearsAll full-time Business and Management courses at Aberystwyth; graduates 2015-17; 185 people£28,500INR 36.52 Lakhs

Source: Discover Uni Graduate Outcomes survey and Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataset, with cohorts stated above.

The same subject-level evidence reports 80% working or studying after 15 months, but the result covers 25 students and a 65% response rate.

Employment indicatorPublished resultScope
Working or studying after 15 months80%Business and Management proxy; graduates 2022-23; 25 students; 65% response
In highly skilled work55%Business and Management proxy; graduates 2022-23; 20 respondents
Finance professionals25%Occupation proxy among the same employed respondents
Information Technology professionals5%Occupation proxy among the same employed respondents
Legal professionals5%Occupation proxy among the same employed respondents
Quality and Regulatory professionals5%Occupation proxy among the same employed respondents
UK-resident graduates employed in Wales50%Business and Management proxy; graduates 2022-23

For this professional course, the cost-to-career decision starts with the calculated £57,570 tuition (INR 73.78 Lakhs) before living and visa costs.

  • The calculated tuition and living baseline is £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore), so build a funding plan that does not depend on immediate graduate income.
  • The £24,000 subject-level median after 15 months (INR 30.76 Lakhs) is a reference point, not an N4N1 outcome, so use it for cautious scenario testing.
  • The 80% work-or-study result and 55% highly skilled result are proxy evidence, so applicants should build accounting experience rather than treat them as placement odds.
  • Discover Uni lists no placement year for this three-year course, so students seeking work experience must pursue it alongside the published curriculum.
  • The 18-month Graduate Route precedes a Skilled Worker route requiring £41,700 (INR 53.44 Lakhs) or the job’s going rate.

The displayed salaries are gross nominal earnings, and take-home pay varies with tax, pension, location and personal circumstances.

Use a current UK tax calculator to test monthly cash flow against the published median instead of treating the median as disposable income.

ROI reality: The salary evidence is a university-level subject proxy, so the £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore) baseline requires conservative planning.

United Kingdom Visa for Aberystwyth Accounting Students 2026

The UK Student visa application fee is £558 (INR 71,513), and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is £776 per year (INR 99,452) for students. Aberystwyth is outside London, so the maintenance requirement is £1,171 per month (INR 1.50 Lakhs) for up to nine months, totalling £10,539 (INR 13.51 Lakhs). This visa threshold is separate from the university’s living estimate, and Student visa holders may work up to 20 hours weekly during term, subject to visa conditions.

  • The Graduate Route allows 18 months for applications made from 1 January 2027 after successful completion of an eligible UK bachelor’s degree.
  • A Skilled Worker route usually needs a salary of at least £41,700 per year (INR 53.44 Lakhs) or the occupation’s higher going rate.
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is permanent settlement, generally requires five years on a qualifying work route and separate eligibility checks.
  • Undergraduate students generally cannot bring dependants, except where the government-sponsored student exception applies to a course longer than six months.

Check Out: UK Student visa requirements

Visa reality: The 18-month Graduate Route provides a job-search window, but the Skilled Worker threshold is £41,700 (INR 53.44 Lakhs).

This degree suits an Indian applicant who wants professional accounting preparation with management breadth and can meet the 75% board benchmark. Its three-year structure, accreditations and data-led business curriculum support accountancy and finance pathways without a separate placement year. The material tradeoff is a calculated tuition and published living baseline of £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore) alongside proxy rather than course-specific salary evidence. For September 2026, verify the Clearing vacancy and CAS position before submitting by the 24 September UCAS deadline.

Accounting and Finance and Business Management FAQs

Ques. Is Aberystwyth’s Accounting and Finance / Business and Management degree suitable for an accounting-focused applicant?

Ans. Yes, if you want accounting and finance depth alongside management, marketing and strategy. The curriculum includes financial accounting, corporate finance, data analytics, human resource management and operations. The tradeoff is breadth plus no published placement year, so it suits students prepared to seek experience independently.

Ques. What total budget should an Indian applicant use for this three-year course?

Ans. The calculated three-year tuition is £57,570 (INR 73.78 Lakhs), and the published university-residence living estimate is £10,020 per academic year (INR 12.84 Lakhs). Together they create a calculated baseline of £87,630 (INR 1.12 Crore) before visa charges, health surcharge, flights and summer costs.

Ques. Can an Indian applicant still apply for the September 2026 intake after the main UCAS date?

Ans. Yes, the current course page lists Clearing places for September 2026. The final UCAS date is 24 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time, or 22:30 IST. The university separately published 17 August 2026 as its final CAS document deadline, so confirm visa processing before relying on a late offer.

Ques. Which scholarships are most relevant to this course?

Ans. The Aberystwyth International Scholarship is the broadest option, with £2,000 tuition reduction per taught year (INR 2.56 Lakhs) and automatic assessment for eligible applicants. The International Accommodation Award can reduce housing costs, while the Family and Caru Aber awards require specific university connections.

Ques. Does this degree guarantee a UK job or a post-study visa?

Ans. No, the university does not publish a course-specific salary or placement outcome for N4N1. The Business and Management proxy reports £24,000 median earnings after 15 months (INR 30.76 Lakhs), but it covers other courses. The Graduate Route provides 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027, after which continued UK employment normally requires another eligible route.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$29531 (GBP 21875)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$20752 (GBP 15372)
Total Cost$20752 (GBP 15372)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$25421 (GBP 18830)
2023$23659 (GBP 17525)
2021$30147 (GBP 22331)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
UCAS Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake Jan 14, 2026

Ranking

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Accounting 501 out of 1501 in Global Ranking
( #28 out of 92 in UK 2023)

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