BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year

This industry-focused programme prepares students for a professional, managerial or business career. It develops employability skills that support career progression and development in accounting, finance and management.

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year provides a structured route into degree-level study in accounting, finance and business management. The foundation element helps students develop academic confidence and core subject knowledge before moving into more advanced study. Students may study areas such as Foundation Year, Academic Skills For Higher Education, Fundamentals for HE Communication & Digital Skills, Introduction to Management Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting & Management and Business & Ethical Awareness in the Work Place, alongside wider themes in financial management, accounting principles, business decision-making, data analysis, leadership, strategy and organisational performance. Full-time; GBS may offer weekday/evening classes subject to availability.

This industry-focused programme prepares students for a professional, managerial or business career in accounting, finance and management.

Level: Undergraduate

Duration: 4 years

Study mode: Full-time

Career outcomes: Career outcomes may include finance assistant, accounts assistant, business analyst support, financial administration, management trainee roles, accounting support or further professional/accounting study. Actual career routes depend on the student’s experience, qualifications, location, chosen provider route and any professional requirements in the sector.