Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Top 10 in the UK for research quality in the subject area of Accounting and Finance - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four-year course. At CCCU, you’ll build a deep understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and taxation, whilst developing the analytical and ethical skills employers value most. From using digital accounting tools to exploring the impact of AI and blockchain on finance, this course will prepare you for the demands of a fast-changing industry. What you’ll learn
- Interpret complex financial data to evaluate and improve business performance.
- Become confident in making strategic financial decisions in an increasingly complex global economy.
- One of few universities in the UK offering direct use of Bloomberg data, information and analytics in a dedicated trading room.
- Explore emerging financial technologies like AI, blockchain, and financial analytics.
- Understand corporate finance principles as you navigate the challenges of modern financial management.
- Apply ethical and sustainable approaches to real-world accounting challenges.
- Accredited by leading professional bodies including ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA, this degree offers exemptions from exams, helping you fast-track your journey to becoming a chartered accountant.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DDE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU