Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

This foundation year programme will prepare you for your future accounting and finance studies. You will gain the confidence and abilities needed to continue your education and go on to have a successful career in accountancy, finance, banking, insurance or general management positions.<br/><br/>Our teaching is practical and career-focused, with input from our industry partners, so youll build the expertise that employers look for. Youll develop skills in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management and much more. You’ll look at accounting and finance within the wider context of business and management, and we’ll work with you to develop your soft skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving.<br/><br/>/ Gain a base level of knowledge in accounting, finance and business management.<br/>/ Develop your academic and personal skills, preparing you for future studies.<br/>/ Gain a solid business education so you understand how accounting and finance fits in the wider context.<br/><br/><strong>Develop your skills</strong><br/>You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of accountants in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:<br/><br/>/ Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365<br/>/ Xero Accounting Software<br/>/ Body swap technology <br/><br/><strong>A degree you can trust</strong><br/>Our Accounting and Finance undergraduate programme is accredited by major industry bodies including the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW, so you know that what you learn is aligned with industry standards. If you choose to study accredited modules, you can benefit from exemptions from a number of professional body examinations. Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/accounting-and-finance-foundation-year.<br/><br/>This programme is also available with:<br/>• <strong>Placement Year</strong> - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. <br/>• <strong>Study Abroad</strong> – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year<br/><br/><strong>This course is not open to international students.</strong>