BSc (Hons)
Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year
- Foundation Year – Build core accounting, finance, and numeracy skills
- Industry-aligned – Gain practical knowledge in financial management and accounting standards
- Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Undergraduate
Duration
3/4 Years
Intakes
October, January, May
Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Study Mode
Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
Foundation Year:
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
Year 1:
- Introduction to Business Economics
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to Financial Technology
Year 2:
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Performance Management
- Corporate and Business Law
- Security Analysis and Valuation
- Applied Financial Skills
Year 3:
- Corporate Financial Management
- International Finance
- Taxation
- Audit and Assurance
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Financial Management Project
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
- Senior Finance Manager
- Audit Director
- Senior Audit Manager
- Investment Manager
- Risk and Compliance Lead
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Specialist
Build in-demand Accounting & Finance skills employers need
Why Choose a Career in Accounting & Finance?
Do I Qualify?
Speak to one of our expert course advisors and find out if you are eligible in under 2 mins.
Why study a Accounting & Finance degree with a foundation year?
The foundation year has been designed for students who have decided to start a career in cyber security or need extra support settling back into education.
Learn flexibly with our three blended learning options delivered at our London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds campuses, helping you to balance studies with work and life commitments.
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Accounting and Finance graduates are consistently in high demand. Employers in banking, business, and public services value the financial expertise, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities gained from this degree.
Graduates often move into roles such as Chartered Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Investment Banker, Tax Advisor, Finance Manager, or Business Consultant. These careers offer excellent progression opportunities and competitive salaries
Yes — many universities offer flexible entry routes, including a foundation year, so you can progress into higher education without traditional qualifications.
Graduates typically earn starting salaries between £30,000 and £35,000 in the UK, with experienced accountants, auditors, and financial managers earning £50,000+ depending on role and sector.