Program Overview

BSc Accounting and Management with Foundation

The BSc Accounting and Management with Foundation degree is a four-year program that includes a foundation year leading directly into the three-year BSc Accounting and Management degree course. This program allows students to build credit towards qualification as a chartered accountant with either ACCA, ICAEW, or CIMA.

Overview

The program combines two key areas of business, preparing students for a successful future career. The foundation year provides students with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university, including core skills in academic study, writing, and research.

Foundation Year

The foundation year is more than just a stepping stone to a degree. It offers:

• Access to the university's full range of facilities and resources
• Full integration into university life before the degree year begins
• Experience of an academic environment and the ability to work independently
• Specialist support and guidance

Choose Accounting at Henley Business School

Henley Business School is:

• Top 15 in the UK for graduate prospects (ranked 13th in the Complete University Guide 2026 in 'Accounting and Finance')
• Top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 30th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 in 'Accounting and Finance')

Learning

In the foundation year, students develop core skills in academic study, writing, and research. After successful completion, students progress onto the three-year BSc Accounting and Management degree. This multidisciplinary degree equips students with the fundamental concepts of accounting disciplines and an in-depth understanding of business management.

Multidisciplinary Programme

The accountancy element covers topics such as:

• Financial reporting
• Management accounting
• Business finance Students also explore the broader subject of management through:
• Marketing
• Organisational behaviour
• Strategy
• Information systems
• Human resource management
• Entrepreneurship
• Ethics

Teaching and Assessment Approach

Henley Business School's undergraduate degrees are taught through a mix of lectures, group projects, and interactive classroom lessons. Assessment methods include written assignments, in-class tests, group presentations, and formal examinations.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• GCSE: Maths at C (or 4) and English Language or English Literature at C (or 4)
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Structure

The program consists of a foundation year followed by three years of undergraduate study.

Compulsory Modules

• Study for Success
• Core Mathematics
• An Introduction to Business and Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Foundation in Academic Skills
• Business Insight and Performance
• Fundamentals of Business and Sustainability
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Law and Business
• Business in Practice: Data Analytics
• Developing Professional Excellence
• Advanced International Financial Reporting
• Business and Professional Ethics
• Advanced Management Accounting

Optional Modules

• Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
• Personal Tax
• Assurance in Context
• Trends in Finance
• Climate Change and Finance
• Banking Law
• Marketing Essentials
• Comparative International Management
• An Introduction to the Management of Information Systems
• Branding Theory and Practice
• Business Strategy for Accountants
• Firms in the Global Economy
• Practice of Entrepreneurship
• Introductory Economics for Business and Finance
• Production Accounting for Film and TV
• Optional Language or University Wide Modules
• Accounting Project
• Business Tax
• Forensic Accounting
• Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Strategy and International Business
• Institutions and Emerging Firms
• Information Systems and Digital Business
• Managing Service Operations
• International Marketing
• International Human Resource Management
• Project Management
• Advanced Business Finance
• New Directions in Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Islamic Accounting, Governance and Ethics
• Commercial Law
• Optional Language or University Wide Modules

Fees

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £5,760 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of bachelor's level study
• New international students: £23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of bachelor's level study

Careers

100% of Accounting graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. An Accounting degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas, with recent graduate roles including:

• Accountant
• Investment Analyst
• Audit Associate
• Trading Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Assurance Associate

Dedicated support from Henley Careers is available to help plan future careers, develop interview and application skills, and build confidence.