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BSc (Hons) Degree • 4 Years

Accounting & Finance

With Foundation Year • Fully Funded by Student Finance England

Intakes: January / May / September
Schedule: 2 Days a Week
Assessment: 100% Coursework

Our fully accredited BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year degree program provides a solid entry point into corporate financial environments and public auditing practices, even if you do not hold traditional entry qualifications or A-Levels.

No Formal Exams

Assessed through real-world financial balance sheets, reporting auditing portfolios, and coursework. No memory-focused traditional exams.

Flexible 2-Day Timetable

Attend core accounting workshops and seminars just 2 days a week with flexible morning, evening, or weekend options built for busy lifestyles.

Why Choose An Accounting and Finance Pathway?

Studying corporate accounting and fiscal compliance provides an incredibly recession-proof professional skill set. This program focuses heavily on real-world financial applications, ensuring you understand how modern organizations manage structural capital, mitigate risks, analyze investment trends, and maintain corporate reporting integrity across international commercial frameworks. This degree pathway delivers the exact foundational skills required for long-term fiscal leadership positions.

Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year Overview

Awarding Body UK Partner Universities (Fully Accredited BSc Hons Degree)
Course Duration 4 Years (Including Foundation Year)
Tuition Fees Foundation year £5,760 Years 1-3 £9,250 per year — 100% covered by Student Finance England (No upfront out-of-pocket costs)
Maintenance Loans Up to £16,000+ available per year to help cover rent, food, childcare, and general living expenses
Study Locations East London, West London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Entry Requirements

Standard Route

  • A-Levels, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent qualifications.
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Mature Student Route (Age 21+)

No formal math/accounting backgrounds? You can still apply. If you are over 21, we accept work experience, general office administration history, or an aptitude for data processing through a relaxed diagnostic entry chat.

Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year Curriculum

Year 0

Foundation Year (Level 3)

Get comfortable with academic structure and baseline mathematical logic:

  • Essential Study Skills & Numeric Data Analysis
  • Introduction to Business Systems & Structures
  • Foundations of Finance & Basic Ledger Bookkeeping
  • Communication & Professional Collaboration Skills
Year 1

First Year Core Modules (Level 4)

Building core system competencies across corporate accounting frameworks:

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting Practices
  • Management Accounting Fundamentals
  • Business Economics & Institutional Environments
  • Quantitative Methods for Finance & Budgeting
Year 2

Second Year Modules (Level 5)

Transitioning into regulatory compliance, taxing systems, and corporate reporting:

  • Financial Reporting Standards & Governance
  • Advanced Management Accounting for Performance
  • Principles of Corporate Taxation & Compliance
  • Financial Management & Venture Capital Evaluation
Year 3

Final Year Modules (Level 6)

Advanced strategic risk structures, public auditing systems, and your capstone thesis:

  • Advanced Corporate Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Strategic Financial Management & Risk Mitigation
  • Auditing Frameworks & Internal Control Systems
  • Individual Accounting Dissertation or Project Portfolio

Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates secure positions across public practice firms, internal corporate accounting departments, banks, local government offices, and specialized tax consultancies, including:

Corporate Accountant Financial Analyst Internal Auditor Tax Consultant Investment Banker Coordinator Credit Control Manager

Ready to launch your accounting career?

At Just Educated, our advisory service is 100% Free. We guide you from step one into our accounting and finance with foundation year program, handling all your paperwork and Student Finance applications from start to finish.

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