Intakes
October, January, July
Duration
4 years
Location
London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester
Awarded Degree
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance With Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance With Foundation Year
Course details and modules
The foundation year modules have been carefully designed to provide a tailored and fully supportive introduction to university study. This initial year prepares you for success in higher education by equipping you with essential academic skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to excel in your chosen degree.
Your journey will begin with a focus on developing key academic study skills to ensure you’re prepared to successfully complete your degree. The BSc Accounting and Finance course modules will provide you with essential financial reporting and management accounting skills, enabling you to make informed decisions in real-world business scenarios.
Specialist modules within this degree, combined with practical application using tools like the Bloomberg Terminal, will ensure you graduate as a well-rounded professional, ready to face a wide range of industry challenges.
Modules
Foundation year modules
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
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)
Eligibility
To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level, or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are more than three years old, a professional CV will also be required.
- Applicants with at least 12 months of professional work experience may also be considered. This must be evidenced with a CV and reference if the standard qualification requirements are not met.
This course is also available as a standard bachelor’s degree without the foundation year.
English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent