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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

Course Overview

Are you interested in gaining the skills you need for a career in accounting and finance, but need some extra support before starting a full degree course? Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year will equip you with the key academic study skills needed to complete your undergraduate degree, followed by the latest advancements in modern accounting and finance.

We’ve designed this course to give you the forward-facing skills required in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector. You’ll cover in-demand areas such as the role and scope of technology in the field in areas such as Fintech and blockchain, as well as gain the skills to make sound investment decisions. Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, helping you gain real-world skills you can use in your future role.

Accounting
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a world-leading professional body. We’ve aligned your course content with ACCA qualifications, meaning you can gain exemptions towards future ACCA exams.

Our program is aligned with the standards of a leading professional body, preparing you to pursue qualifications from CIMA. This means you’ll be well equipped to progress along this pathway and take the next step in your professional journey.

Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions, which are assessed directly by CIMA. In addition, the degree is recognised as a valid entry criterion for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for the CFA upon graduation.

Finance
This course provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, helping you prepare for various professional roles in the finance industry.

Curriculum & Learning

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year will equip you with the key academic study skills needed to complete your undergraduate degree, followed by the latest advancements in modern accounting and finance.

Course details and modules

Arden's foundation year modules have been designed to give you a tailored and fully supportive introduction to university study. This first year of study will prepare you for success in higher education by introducing you to the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge required to excel in your chosen degree subject.

Your studies will begin by reviewing key preparatory academic study skills to ensure you’re ready to successfully complete your degree. Accredited by ACCA, our BSc Accounting and Finance course modules will provide you with key financial reporting and management accounting skills, and the ability to use these to inform good decision-making in real business situations. The specialist modules explored on this degree, as well as their practical application in the Bloomberg Terminal, will help you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready to take on all manner of challenges.

What you'll achieve:

  • This course has been created by experienced finance and accounting professionals to ensure that you gain the knowledge you’ll need to find secure employment after graduation. We aim to prepare you with universal skills that employers from a variety of organisations will value, so you’ll graduate feeling confident to decide where your future career lies.