BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year

This Accounting and Finance degree with Foundation Year helps you build the knowledge and skills needed for careers in accounting, finance, business, or entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how organisations manage money and make decisions, while developing practical skills valued by employers and professional accounting bodies.

This Accounting and Finance degree is designed to provide you with the knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience needed for a successful career in accounting, finance, business management, or entrepreneurship.

Throughout the course, you will explore key areas including financial reporting, management accounting, audit, taxation, corporate finance, and business law, helping you understand how organisations manage financial decisions and challenges. The Foundation Year provides a supportive introduction to higher education, helping you build essential academic skills while developing your understanding of accounting and finance principles.

You will also develop valuable transferable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, data analysis, and decision-making. With a strong focus on employability and professional development, the programme prepares you for a range of opportunities within the finance sector or further professional study. By graduation, you will have the confidence and expertise needed to progress towards your career goals.
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)

Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.

Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy and writing.

Applicants Aged 21+:

We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.

Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing.
Assistant Accountant

Financial Analyst

Management Accountant

Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer

Audit Assistant

Tax Assistant

Finance Officer

Payroll Administrator

Budget Analyst

Business Finance Executive

Credit Controller

Banking and Financial Services Associate

Trainee Accountant

Financial Reporting Assistant

Finance Manager (with further experience)

Modules

Year 0 (Foundation)

Academic Skills for Higher Education

Business and Ethical Awareness in the Financial Workplace

Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills

Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management

Introduction to Management Accounting

Foundation Year Project

Year 1

Dynamic Business Environment

Financial Accounting

Fundamental of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting and Financial Management

Introduction to Business Accounting

Management Accounting 1

Professional Accountant and IT Systems

Year 2

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Governance & Leadership

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting 2

Performance Management

Research Methods

Year 3

Mandatory Modules:

Audit and Assurance

Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance

Financial Management

UK Taxation

Option 1:

Dissertation

Option 2:

Business Ethics

Research Project

Please note: The modules listed are those currently offered and may be subject to change during our ongoing review processes.

Location

London (Greenford UB6 0HE, Stratford E15 2JA, Stratford E15 2SN, East India E14 2BE, Olympic Park E3 2SE)

Leeds (LS1 3DL, LS1 5RD, LS1 4AP)

Birmingham (B5 4EG, B5 5SE)

Manchester (M12 6JH)

Please note that the campuses and locations listed are subject to availability and may change at any time. For the latest information, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to assist.

FAQs

No. All of our services are completely free. From your initial consultatioin through to application support and admission, we’ll guide you every step of the way at no cost.
Yes. We work with a range of recognised and respected higher education institutions, and the qualifications they offer are widely recognised both in the UK and internationally.
Our consultations are free and designed to help you find the right course for your goals. We'll discuss your interests, career ambitions, previous qualifications, and any relevant experience to recommend the most suitable study options for you.
Not necessarily. Many of our partner institutions offer flexible study options to suit different lifestyles. Depending on the course, you may be able to study during weekdays, evenings, weekends, online, or through a blend of in-person and independent learning. If you're working or have other commitments, our team can help you find a course that fits your schedule.

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