
Accounting and Financial Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting and Financial Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Foundation Year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.
Why study with us
• Youll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.
• You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector envir...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Foundation Year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Youll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strong links with industry which enhance learning and employment opportunities <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have the option to study abroad after Year 1, or undertake a placement at the end of Year 2: a 48-week paid placement within industry helps you to put theory into practice, working in a professional business environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Attend guest speaker events from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM).<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong> <br/><br/>This course is accredited by the CIMA, the worlds largest professional body of management accountants, which provides relevant training and finance qualifications for business.<br/><br/><strong>Future careers</strong> <br/><br/>The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience. Accounting & Financial Studies Foundation Year can lead to a career in industry, commerce and the public sector as accountants or finance officers.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F524
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £5,760 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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