Accounting And Finance With Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Stoke-On-Trent
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Stoke-on-trent
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Duration
4 Years
Enjoy numbers and solving problems? Accounting offers a range of career options. This accredited degree with foundation year gives you a choice of directions within the business sector.
Taking a foundation year means you’ll be eased into degree-level learning. The year allows you to enter directly onto the full degree course even if you don’t have the relevant entry qualifications.
We’ll help you develop practical accounting and business skills so that you will be well prepared for work in a range of sectors including accountancy, financial services, banking, taxation, insurance and the public sector.
During the course, you'll learn to produce financial accounts and interpret financial statements. And we’ll give you the knowledge to make important managerial and financial decisions.
Employers value practical experience and so do we. You can take a placement year between your third and fourth year of study.
As well as mastering accounting software, you'll learn to communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences. You'll gain a solid understanding of personal and business taxation.
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About this course
UCAS Tariff points: 48
A levels: A/DD/EEE
BTEC: National Diploma PPP
Applicants with non-standard qualifications, and/or relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
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Subjects
- Financial Training
- Financial
- Finance
- Employability
- Taxation
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Taxation
- Options
- Financial Services
Course programme
Year 1 (Core)
Business Functions in Context
Understanding the Business Environment
University Study Skills
Principles of Planning and Financing within Business
Principles of Business Management
Business Numeracy and IT Skills
Beyond the Classroom
Year 2 (Core)
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Financial Services Environment
Employability and Study Skills
Business Law
Economic Environment
Optional placement year in industry at the end of year 2.
Year 3 (Core)
Financial Reporting
Personal and Business Taxation
Advanced Management Accounting
Professional Development (Enterprise, Entrepreneurialism and Employability)
Computerised Accounting
Year 4 (Core)
Financial Strategy
Auditing and Corporate Governance
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Financial Research
Year 4 (Options)
A professional choice (option) module from areas such as:
Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Human Resource Management
Enterprise
International Business
Economics
Work Experience
The foundation year gives you a good grounding in all aspects of finance. As well as insight into the world of accounting, you’ll be able to decide whether you want to progress on to the full degree or another related subject.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team. You’ll benefit from the guidance of course tutors and the insight of visiting business experts. We also make sure that you stay up-to-date with the latest news through guest speakers from a wide range of industries.
Different people learn in different ways. To help everyone get the most out of their studies, we teach students through a blend of:
Lectures
Guest speakers
Tutorials
Workshops
Seminars
Virtual Learning Environment online
During the first year, you’ll have the opportunity to practice academic skills and develop a personal development plan. The second year includes a module entitled Employability and Study Skills which further guides the students in developing the personal employability skills that employers will look for in our graduates. These skills include effective team working, good communication skills, confident presentation skills and adept IT skills.
In your final year, you'll cover problem solving and analysis in a complex business context. You'll also develop research and data analysis skills in preparation for a financial research project and you'll acquire the qualities needed for either employment or further study and training.
Accounting And Finance With Foundation Year BA (Hons)