Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Our Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year course provides a supportive route into undergraduate study, helping you develop the knowledge, confidence and academic skills you need to progress onto a degree within BCU Business School. It is particularly suited to those returning to education after a break, changing career direction, or looking to strengthen their skills before beginning degree-level study.

During the Foundation Year, you will gain a broad introduction to business, exploring areas including accounting and finance, marketing, the business environment and contemporary business issues. You will also develop the academic, professional and transferable skills needed to support your future studies.

After successfully completing the Foundation Year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a range of Accounting, Economics and Finance courses within BCU Business School, including BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc Business Finance, BSc Economics and BSc Finance & Investment. This gives you the opportunity to explore different areas of business before choosing a degree that matches your interests and ambitions.

What's covered in this course?

Foundation Year

During your Foundation Year, you will study six modules covering areas including accounting and finance, business, marketing, diversity and inclusion, and academic and professional skills. You will develop your understanding of how businesses operate while building skills in research, communication, problem-solving, teamwork and self-reflection. You will bring your learning together through a Foundation Project, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge to an extended piece of work and develop the independence and confidence needed for degree-level study.

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree will help you develop the technical knowledge, analytical skills and professional judgement needed to pursue a career in accounting, finance or the wider business environment. You’ll explore how financial information is prepared, interpreted and used to support business decisions, while developing the ability to evaluate complex information, solve problems and communicate financial insights clearly.

The course combines academic study with practical application, helping you understand how the principles and techniques you learn are used in professional settings. You’ll gain experience using industry-standard software such as Sage, Xero and Microsoft Office, explore the growing role of AI and data analytics in finance, and consider the ethical, sustainable and international factors that influence financial decision-making. With opportunities to gain experience through placements, internships and other forms of work experience, the course is designed to help you develop both the expertise and professional experience to support your future career.

You’ll study a broad range of accounting and finance topics, giving you a strong foundation before developing your knowledge in areas relevant to contemporary financial practice. You’ll develop your ability to analyse financial information, understand its implications for organisations and use it to support effective business and financial decision-making.

We place a strong emphasis on applying your learning to realistic business situations. Using professional accounting systems and industry-standard software, you’ll work through complex case studies and explore financial problems that reflect situations you could encounter in the workplace.

The course supports your progression towards professional accountancy qualifications and is mapped to align accreditation from major professional bodies including the ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA. When you graduate you may be eligible for exemptions from professional examinations, providing a distinct head start on your journey to becoming a qualified accountant.