Accounting and Financial Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Foundation Year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Youll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strong links with industry which enhance learning and employment opportunities <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have the option to study abroad after Year 1, or undertake a placement at the end of Year 2: a 48-week paid placement within industry helps you to put theory into practice, working in a professional business environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Attend guest speaker events from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM).<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong> <br/><br/>This course is accredited by the CIMA, the worlds largest professional body of management accountants, which provides relevant training and finance qualifications for business.<br/><br/><strong>Future careers</strong> <br/><br/>The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience. Accounting & Financial Studies Foundation Year can lead to a career in industry, commerce and the public sector as accountants or finance officers.