Accountancy (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University main campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in accountancy.<br/><br/>The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concept involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Accountancy BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s Business School.<br/><br/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/><br/><br/>* Prepare for professional qualifications - Our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies* including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).<br/><br/><br/>* Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals. <br/><br/><br/>* Put your skills to the test : Prepare and analyse financial statements, as well as studying the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a diverse range of organisations.<br/><br/><br/>* Access our sigma Maths and Stats Support Centre. Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced staff.<br/><br/><br/>*Benefit from real-world exposure. Prepare for a future career in accountancy by applying for a work placement. Past students have undertaken placements at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.<br/><br/>See our website for details.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.