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University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a course.

Selected courseAccounting and finance

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

A-level subjects

Nothing to show for this stage yet.

University courses

  • Accounting and finance

    No single A-level is universal. Mathematics is useful and sometimes preferred.

  • Data science

    An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.

  • Mathematics

    An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.

  • Actuarial science

    An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.

Possible careers

  • Management accountant

    Common route. A relevant degree. Professional accountancy exams are still required. Other degrees also lead onto graduate schemes.

  • Financial adviser

    Alternative route. A possible start. The advice qualification is separate.

  • Investment analyst

    Alternative route. Finance content helps. Economics and mathematics are also common.

  • Stockbroker

    Alternative route. One of several possible degrees.

  • Business analyst

    Alternative route. Useful numerical background. Not a dedicated business-analysis qualification.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.