Foundation Degree in Accounting

Foundation degree

In Roby

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Roby

  • Duration

    2 Years

The Foundation Degree in Accountancy is a Level 4 and 5 award that is linked to the vocational sphere of accountancy. The programme is designed to fill a gap in the marketplace and will complement the current range of accountancy programmes available fromLevel 1 to Level 6. At Level 4 it is closely aligned with the AAT Technician stage, and the Level 5 modules complement the knowledge

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Location

Start date

Roby (Merseyside)
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Rupert Road, L36 9TD

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About this course

The programme is designed to be flexible and provide a broad range of entry eligibility including both traditional and non traditional backgrounds. All applicants will be interviewed in order to establish the relevant entry point.

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Foundation Degree - Accounting
Course Description
The Foundation Degree in Accountancy is a Level 4 and 5 award that is linked to the vocational sphere of accountancy. The programme is designed to fill a gap in the marketplace and will complement the current range of accountancy programmes available fromLevel 1 to Level 6. At Level 4 it is closely aligned with the AAT Technician stage, and the Level 5 modules complement the knowledge and understanding required for the higher level professional qualifications, but with an emphasis on work-based skills.

Entry Requirements
The programme is designed to be flexible and provide a broad range of entry eligibility including both traditional and non traditional backgrounds. All applicants will be interviewed in order to establish the relevant entry point.

Modules Studied:

  • Work-based Project. Professional Ethics, PDP and Employability Skills
  • Management Accounting. Management of Financial Resources
  • Drafting Financial Statements
  • Introduction to Auditing and Introduction to Taxation
  • Organisational Research. Quantitative Techniques for Management
  • Business Law. Business Environment and Management
  • Accounting for Decision Making. Business Taxation
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis


Awarding Body: Edge Hill University

Level: L4

Duration: 2 - 3 years

Attendance Modes: Day/Eve

Assessment: There will be a variety of assessment methods, including individual and group assignments, essays, work-based projects, case studies and time constrained exams. Each module will typically have two assessments.

Progression Routes: B.Sc. Accountancy at Edge Hill or other HE Institution. Further Professional Accountancy Qualifications, such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA & CIPFA. Employment in a range of accountancy related positions. AAT Technician stage could be completed during Level 4.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby

Foundation Degree in Accounting

Price on request