University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) is your pathway into the accounting profession. You'll combine academic learning with technical training. Our foundation year will give you the academic skills you need to progress onto your degree. You will explore the current business climate and contemporary issues. You'll also learn about entrepreneurship and how to generate new business ideas. You will learn key accounting skills. This includes how to manage business information. You'll learn to use spreadsheets and other data management software. You will be able to use this information to make business decisions. After you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll progress onto the ACCA accredited BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance. When you graduate you’ll be able to work in audit, tax and accountancy, as well as financial functions in other businesses. Why study with us
- Improve your academic study skills to prepare for your degree.
- Learn how to manage business information and use data to make decisions.
- Once you have completed your foundation year, you will join our ACCA accredited Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) degree.
- Explore business theories and current issues in the UK and beyond.
- Gain practical accounting skills using spreadsheets and data management software.
- Once you have progressed onto your degree, you can complete a 48-week paid placement in industry in Year 3.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - P
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
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 |
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
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE