Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course will equip you for a successful career in accounting, finance and business. It will give you a good understanding of both accounting and finance and their importance within different organisations. The Foundation Degree in Accounting is aimed at individuals who wish to develop the skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding of accounting and accounting related issues to enhance their employment. The Foundation Degree is suitable for those who are currently in employment in an accounting environment or an accounting-related position, or those who are seeking employment in these fields.
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Business Accounting, Management Accounting, Personal Taxation, Business Law, Career Planning and Development and Introduction to Research Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Statistics, Business Environment, Work Based Learning and Research Proposal
Assessment method
Assessment will be undertaken through a range of established methodologies at various stages throughout the student learning experience. This incorporates standard practices through initial, diagnostic, formative and summative stages. Examples of assessment activity includes: Essays, Computer based, Examinations, Dissertations, Reports, Group presentations, Projects and mini-dissertations.
How to apply
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- N401
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants without GCSE Grade C in Mathematics or equivalent will be required to undertake a numeracy aptitude test, for which you will be given up to two attempts to complete successfully. Any offer for a placement on the course is subject to successfully completing this assessment for those without a GCSE grade C in Mathematics or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH