Program Overview

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Introduction to the Program

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles. This course is ideal for students who do not initially meet the entry requirements for the standard Accounting and Finance degree.

Course Overview

The course has been specifically designed to allow home and EU students to undertake additional level 3 study, ensuring they are successful on their chosen degree course. The foundation year itself will equip students with the required knowledge and skills to proceed on to any of the undergraduate degree courses offered within the Business faculty.

Delivery and Structure

Delivery of the course is flexible and includes a blend of lectures, workshops, field trips, and online learning. The modules feed into the course and cover key current topics, such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping students appreciate accounting and finance from a range of perspectives.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the major professional accounting bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), offering significant exemptions from their professional qualifications.

Tailoring Your Degree

When students successfully complete their Foundation Year, they will be able to progress onto a range of undergraduate courses at BCU, including:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business Management
• Economics
• Finance and Investment
• Marketing

Course Content

The BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance degree at BCU provides valuable insights into the worlds of accountancy practice, commerce, industry, and finance. The course creates graduates who possess a global outlook, with the conceptual and applied knowledge in the fields of accounting and finance that will enable them to make a positive impact on society.

Employability

The course prepares and equips students for a career in accountancy, finance, management, or business by relating studies to the latest practice-based business developments. Regular visits from professional bodies such as the ICAEW, CIMA, and ACCA ensure students learn the exact skills organizations and regulator bodies are looking for.

Facilities and Staff

The course is based in the Curzon Building, a Ł63 million development located on the City Centre campus. The building offers students a unique social learning space, including a dedicated student hub incorporating student support services. The Business floors house extensive IT facilities, breakout areas, and specialized rooms, including the Marketing Link Agency and the City Trading Room.

Staff Profiles

The faculty includes experienced professionals such as:

• Samantha Roberts, Head of Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics
• Shaista Mukadam, Senior Lecturer
• Kulvinder Singh, Associate Professor in Accounting
• Dr. Yasar Bayraktar, Senior Lecturer in Accountancy

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements

• 80 UCAS Tariff points
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above

Qualification Requirements

• A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent)
• AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels
• Pearson BTEC: 80 UCAS Tariff points
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3
• Other qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis

International Students

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band

Fees and How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual tuition fee for 2026/27: Ł5,760
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 4 Years
• Apply via UCAS

International Students

• Annual tuition fee for 2026/27: Ł18,570
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 4 Years
• Apply Online

Course Specification

The course specification includes details on the course structure, modules, and assessment methods. It is available for download.

Go Abroad

Undergraduate students can apply to study on an exchange program for one semester at one of BCU's partner universities across the globe.

Discover Uni Information

Information about the course, including student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, and more, can be found on the Discover Uni website.