BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

Are you interested in gaining the skills you need for a career in accounting and finance, but need some extra support before starting a full degree course? Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year will equip you with the key academic study skills needed to complete your undergraduate degree, followed by the latest advancements in modern accounting and finance.

Course Overview

We’ve designed this course to give you the forward-facing skills required in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector. You’ll cover in-demand areas such as the role and scope of technology in the field in areas such as Fintech and blockchain, as well as gain the skills to make sound investment decisions. Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, helping you gain real-world skills you can use in your future role.

Accounting

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a world-leading professional body. We’ve aligned your course content with ACCA qualifications, meaning you can gain exemptions towards future ACCA exams.

Our program is aligned with the standards of a leading professional body, preparing you to pursue qualifications from CIMA. This means you’ll be well equipped to progress along this pathway and take the next step in your professional journey.

Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions, which are assessed directly by CIMA. In addition, the degree is recognised as a valid entry criterion for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for the CFA upon graduation.

Finance

This course provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, helping you prepare for various professional roles in the finance industry.

Course Modules

Foundation year modules

Preparing for University Success (20 credits)
Exploring the Business Environment (20 credits)
Advancing your Academic Skills (20 credits)
Becoming an Effective Leader (20 credits)
Planning for Your Future Success (20 credits)
Investigation & Innovation Project (20 credits)

Level 4

Introduction to Business Economics (20 credits)
Introduction to Finance (20 credits)
Financial Accounting (20 credits)
Introduction to Management Accounting (20 credits)
Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
Introduction to Financial Technology (20 credits)

Level 5

Financial Reporting (20 credits)
Financial Markets and Institutions (20 credits)
Performance Management (20 credits)
Corporate and Business Law (20 credits)
Security Analysis and Valuation (20 credits)
Applied Financial Skills (20 credits)

Level 6

Corporate Financial Management (20 credits)
International Finance (20 credits)
Taxation (20 credits)
Audit and Assurance (20 credits)
Investment and Portfolio Management (20 credits)
Financial Management Project (20 credits)

Entry Requirement

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.
We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme. This statement should include:

Your motivation for undertaking the programme
Why you’ve chosen your particular course
Any long-term goals or career aspirations

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this accounting and finance degree, you’ll be prepared to enter a variety of business, financial, and accounting roles. Candidates equipped with a solid understanding of business management, financial knowledge, and accounting skills are highly valued and sought after by many employers, meaning there are a variety of job roles you might want to consider, such as: