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BA (Hons)

Accounting & Finance (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2022

UCAS Code

N415

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our Accounting & Finance Foundation Entry is one the best pathways into the accounting profession.

Our course combines an academic programme with technical training. Develop your intellectual capacity, analytical skills and gain a strong knowledge and understanding of accounting. You’ll be able to work in audit, tax and accountancy businesses, as well as in financial functions within other organisations.

(This course is being reapproved under the University’s normal cycle of review. As such, the course structure and content may be changed to enable us to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students.)

Why study with us

ACCA is the fastest growing, most supportive gateway to your career in accountancy, finance, business and management.
An ACCA Qualification is recognised in 181 countries – you’ll have the skills and experience to build a successful career anywhere in the world.
Accounting at the University is 1st in the UK for learning opportunities and 1st in the North West for teaching quality - National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.

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What you'll do

As well as learning theory, you’ll get hands-on with practical Sage and SAP workshops in Years 1-3.
Take an optional 48-week paid placement within industry in Year 3, putting theory into practice in a professional business environment.
You’ll have the option to study at our Cyprus Campus on completion of Year 2.

Module Overview

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Come and discover why our campus is the perfect place for you. You can ask current students about their experiences and immerse yourself in campus and accommodation tours.

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Future careers

Accounting and Finance Foundation Entry can lead to a career in industry, commerce and the public sector as accountants or finance officers.

You can complete your ACCA professional qualification at the University on the MSc Accounting (ACCA).

Fees and Funding

2021/22

First year£5500 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

First year£7800 for the first year

Full-time£13000 per year

International

First year£7800 for the first year

Full-time£13000 per year

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching and learning methods including: lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group activities, personal research and case studies. Personal study and independent research form a key part of the course. Some modules are part web-based with links to organisations such as professional bodies.

Assessment includes essays; reports; oral presentations; group assessments; investigating companies and tackling briefs from industry. In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an independent dissertation or company project. Exams account for no more than 50 per cent of the final mark (with exception of the accounting modules).

During your first year you’ll, on average, attend between 12 and 14 hours of formal study per week. In the second and final year attendance will vary depending on which options are chosen but typically between 10-12 hours per week. During the optional placement you’ll follow the normal work pattern of your chosen company.

We’ve strong links with industry to enrich your learning. These include:

RSM – a local accountancy firm that visits the University periodically to present and speak to students about careers in practice and the key skills required to succeed as Chartered Accountants.

Astute Wealth Management, a local Financial Services company.

Guest speaker events are organised in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM).

The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience.

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This course is based in the Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise located in the Faculty of Business and Justice

For information on possible changes to course information, see our Essential and Important Course Information

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