Course summary
If you have successfully completed the Lancaster University Foundation Degree Accounting at the University Centre at Blackburn College you can progress on to the BA (Hons) Accounting (Top-up) up course. This is a one year full time course specifically designed to complement the Foundation Degree Accounting and is awarded by Lancaster University. The course will produce honours-level graduates with higher level skills and knowledge within a financial, accountancy and management environment. If studying full time it can take as little as three years to achieve a BA (Hons) Accounting. Most students complete the FdA Accounting in two years and a further year to achieve the BA (Hons) top up.
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 6 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Business Project, Accounting Information Systems and Control Issues Financial Reporting, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Business Taxation, Corporate Finance and Related Ethical Issues.
Assessment method
Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You will be assessed by examinations, presentations, research projects, essays and case study reports.
How to apply
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:
- L400
- 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 - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
In order to join this programme you will need to have successfully completed . If you have received less than a Merit grade overall in your Foundation Degree you will be invited to attend a guidance interview first to ensure you are fully prepared for the Top Up programme. Additional preparation for study at the Top Up programme may be required.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £8250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | 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
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH