BSc Accounting and Finance (Dubai)

Start date
September 2025
Duration
3 years
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Undergraduate, Single Honours
Fees

For 2024-2025 entry

AED 114,602 per year of study.
Can be paid in instalments.

Scholarships are available

Studying Accounting and Finance at the University of Birmingham Dubai provides the foundation for making informed and strategic business decisions.

BSc Accounting and Finance is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education

Accounting and Finance plays a vital role in any business. By studying the BSC Accounting and Finance at the University of Birmingham Dubai, you will receive the practical grounding required to start your career in this exciting industry along with a wider appreciation of business within a global, legal and social environment that can be applied in a range of different contexts.

Why study this course?

Accounting and finance is a universal language that crosses borders. Our globally respected programme teaches you the roles and responsibilities that apply in whichever country you choose to practise in. 

  • Our student-staff ratio is small, so you will get to know your tutor personally and will be able to tailor your study to your personal needs
  • You will study at one of the handful of business schools in the UK that holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
  • You will benefit from collaboration with the UK campus and access highly qualified lecturers, who will share their international experience to offer you an enriched education
  • You can take an international exchange period in your second year at a number of partner institutions across the world
  • On successful completion of your degree, you may be eligible for exemptions from a number of professional examinations offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Modules are based on the respected UK programme but tailored to the requirements of Dubai

The Accounting and Finance BSc programme

As part of your first year of study on our Accounting and Finance course, you will complete 6 core modules. During the second year you will focus on employability through a range of department-organised events designed to help you secure a graduate position at the end of your degree. The modules you take in the third year are designed to raise your knowledge to a managerial level, equipping you with the tools you need to be successful at a senior level within the accounting and finance sector.

Not only did my course prove to be flexible, but it covered a wide range of topics which will help to shape my career after graduation. I would recommend Birmingham Business School to anyone intending to study a related degree because the broad scope of knowledge which is gained in a small amount of time is rather impressive compared to other Institutions offering the same discipline.

Nooresahah Hussain, Final Year, BSc Accounting and Finance

Modules

Year one

Like all UAE Ministry of Education Higher Education Institutions we also run the below listed compulsory module. This module is designed to support talented graduates in the region, with the skills to aid and further employability. Please note this module must be completed and passed in addition to your core programme modules.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)

Year two

Year three

Optional Modules

Choose two modules from the list below:

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees

We charge an annual tuition fee which is AED 114,602 per year of study for those starting in 2024.

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarships available .

How To Apply

To find out more information about our application process, please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application.

 


Typical offer:
AAA-ABB

UK

3 A Levels. Typical offer AAA-ABB. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B required.
General Studies not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Specific country information

Entry requirements for specific countries

English Language Requirements

Undergraduate English language requirements

International Students

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

You will benefit from flexible teaching methods – our small cohort means our lecturers don’t just talk at you, you will be engaged in conversations via small group seminars and practical workshops.  

We have a thriving Accounting and Finance Society that you are automatically enrolled on, so from day one, you are a valued member of our supportive community.

Contact hours

Modules will be taught in blocks over 30 hours per week. The remainder of the working week consists of self-guided study based on degree programme content and requirements of specific modules.

How you will be assessed

Your progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed to the next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits which you build up throughout the whole programme.

Professional qualification exemptions and accreditation

The BSc Accounting and Finance course offers several exam exemptions from professional Accounting and Finance qualifications including:

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Depending on the modules you study over the course of the degree and the results you obtain, you could secure exemptions from the ACCA exams, completion of which is required to become a chartered qualified accountant.

Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

On successful completion of the Accounting and Finance course you may be eligible for exemptions from professional CIMA exams which need to be completed to gain chartered management accountant status.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

In order to become a Chartered Accountant you need to complete some professional exams set by the ICAEW. On completion of the Accounting and Finance course depending on the modules you have studied and your performance you may qualify for exemptions.

CPA Australia

To become a CPA, you will also need to satisfy CPA Australia’s required knowledge areas and have successfully completed the CPA Program examinations and the practical experience requirement.

We pride ourselves on our graduates' high levels of employability and will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting.

Our degrees are highly regarded by employers and our graduates are very successful in the job market. In most cases, our graduates go into roles related to their degrees, such as trainee accountancy (in professional practice, industry or the public sector), tax consultancy or banking.

Your Birmingham Degree

You get the same globally respected qualification as offered on the UK campus without having to leave Dubai. There is no distinction, so you have the same opportunities as our UK-based graduates

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness. Our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.