Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year BA (Hons)

**Take your first step towards your career in Accounting, Finance and Economics.**<br/><br/>This Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year will provide you with an understanding of the wider financial world, applying this knowledge to real world examples.<br/><br/>Over the course of the year, you will be challenged to analyse and interpret financial data, tackle real life organisational issues and build the fundamental skills required in industry. You will conduct a collaborative research project to enhance your understanding further of the contemporary issues in accounting, finance and economics. You will develop the academic skills and business awareness to begin applying basic business principles to solve real world problems.<br/><br/>You will join the Newcastle Business School, which holds double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting. <br/><br/>Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can automatically progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:<br/><br/><br/>- Accounting BSc (Hons)<br/><br/><br/>- Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons)<br/><br/><br/>- Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc (Hons) Economics<br/><br/><br/>Students will also have the option to progress onto other undergraduate business courses.

Joining Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes, Silver for overall teaching excellence*, and a top 8 university for student life**. <br/><br/>Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!<br/><br/>There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.<br/><br/>Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!<br/><br/>* (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)<br/>** (Uni Compare 2025 Rankings)