Program Overview

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Business with Accounting (Year 3 Direct Entry), BA Hons

This fast-track entry into the final year of our business and accounting course offers foundation and HND students a chance to top up to a degree.

Our direct entry business with accounting degree is for anyone who has a foundation degree, HND or two years of higher education in business or management and wants to 'top up' to an honours degree. This means that you start the three-year business with accounting degree in its final year.

This course is designed to help you develop key business skills in decision making and leadership, skills all highly valued by employers. Popular career options for our business with accounting graduates include managerial roles with a financial focus, auditing and global management consulting.

Course/institution codes

• NN41 G BA/BusAcc

Interested in a different year?

• Select your preferred year of entry to view up to date information.

School

• Accounting, Finance and Economics

Location

• Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 1 years full-time

Start month

• September

Home/international fees 2025/26

• £9,535 / £18,500

What you should know about this course

• This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate business challenges, analyse financial data, and contribute effectively to various organisational functions.
• Explore areas like financial and management accounting, international business, sustainability, forward-looking corporate strategy - specialise in an area aligned with your goals.
• Apply your theoretical knowledge through real-world case studies and financial modelling simulations.
• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

What you will study

Full time

• Full time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Financial and Management Accounting (30 credits)
• Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainable Practices (30 credits)
• Small Business Development (30 credits)
• Sustainable Financial Strategy (30 credits)

About the course team

We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals. Trained postgraduate researchers also contribute to seminar teaching with their latest research-led insight. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Please contact the Programme Team for details.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate self-study time (around 20-30 hours per week) to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams.

You can use Stockwell Street library and online resources to support further reading and research.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, assessments, and - if offered on your programme - field trips. Each credit equates to around 10 hours of study. Contact hours may vary depending on your modules.

In addition, during the week you can also:

• Attend additional support classes in some modules
• Attend guest lectures from industry experts
• Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
• Join student societies.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

This course is for overseas students from outside the UK who have already studied 2 years of a relevant course at level 4 and 5 and wish to continue their education at the University of Greenwich.

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses. If you cannot find your country on this list, please contact us.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on.

You can also read our admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
• Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A
• International | £18,500 | N/A | N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Other costs

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

• Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers a extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
• Field Trips: If there are any field trips, students may need to pay their travel costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This course will prepare you for managerial roles with a financial focus as well as a wide range of other careers, from auditing to global management consulting.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at:

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

We also offer a range of activities to support you throughout your studies during GRE Fest, which includes several workshops that support our students and provide useful information.

All students will also be assigned an academic tutor as the first point of contact for any academic queries.

Support from the department

At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams. The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.

Our Faculty Student Advisors (FSAs) provide pastoral and welfare support to first-year students.

Interested in starting your own business? Our Generator Team helps students start and grow businesses, The Generator also runs the Enterprise Challenge and #GreHacks competition annually.

Visit our student helpdesk in Queen Mary Building (Room 240) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, for in-person assistance.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at: