Bachelor’s

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with a foundation year: tax, audit, corporate finance and financial reporting over four years.

Level
Bachelor’s
Duration
4 years
Funding
Student Finance eligible (home students)

Course overview

A four-year BSc that starts with a foundation year for students who don’t yet meet standard degree entry requirements.

You then study accounting, finance, taxation, auditing and business strategy, combining theory with practical application — ideal if you want a career in business and finance.

What you’ll study

Foundation year

  • Academic Skills Development
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Mathematics for Business

Year 1

  • Business Law
  • Business Economics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

Year 2

  • Taxation
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing and Assurance

Year 3

  • Strategic Management Accounting
  • International Finance
  • Investment Appraisal
  • Independent Project

Entry requirements

  • Usually two A-levels or equivalent
  • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above
  • A personal statement — relevant work experience may be considered
  • International applicants: usually IELTS 6.0 or higher

Career paths

  • Financial Analyst
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Tax Adviser
  • Investment Banker
  • Internal Auditor

How UEC helps

Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, match you with the right partner university or college, help with your application and interview, and guide you through Student Finance. Exact modules, campuses and start dates depend on the institution — book a free consultation and we’ll confirm the details for you.

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