This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Accounting and finance with fintech are practical, career-focused subjects. Our learning methods reflect the tasks you’ll carry out in the workforce. The future of financial transactions, applications and management of finances is expected to be impacted heavily by fintech. This accounting course will help you to understand the trends and innovations in the financial industry. Studying this pathway will help you to have a good grasp of not only the foundations and applications of fintech but also its strategic implementation. It is important to note that the curriculum does not include the technology, coding or programming involved in fintech but the strategic management of technology. Graduating in accounting and finance with fintech will prepare you well for a career in fintech companies in London or globally. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Modules
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness (Core Modules), Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise (Core Modules), Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills (Core Modules), Media and Communication Skills (Core Modules), Business, Enterprise and Finance in Practice (Core Modules) Year 1: Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency (Core), People and Organisations (Core), Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core), Fundamentals of Economics (Core), Business Law (Core) Year 2: Mental Wealth 2: Graduate Employment Competencies (Core), Intermediate Financial Reporting (Core), Financial Management (Core), Performance Management Accounting (Core), Taxation (Optional), Accounting and Tax Clinic Internship (Optional), Auditing (Optional) Optional placement (Optional) Year 3: Mental Wealth 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy (Core), Advanced Financial Reporting (Core), Corporate Finance (Core), Strategic Management Accounting (Core), Foundations and Applications of FinTech (Core), Business Analytics (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Foundation Year - 100% coursework, year 1 - mainly 100% coursework except two modules that have 50% exams, year 2 - 40% coursework, 60% examination, and year 3 - 80% - 100% exams, with two modules having 20% coursework.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- N304
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| International | £15560 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333