BA Business and Accounting with Foundation Year

The BA Business and Accounting with Foundation Year at Teesside University is a great starting point if you want to build a career in the financial services sector but need extra preparation before joining a full degree programme. The foundation year helps you develop the skills and knowledge needed for university-level study.

In this course, you will study important topics such as business organisation, management, leadership, and enterprise. You will also learn about financial management and accounting. These subjects will help you understand how businesses work and how they are managed financially.

Studying a BA in Business and Accounting with Foundation Year at Teesside University gives you a chance to connect with real businesses. You will learn how digital tools and artificial intelligence are changing the way businesses work today. This will help you keep up with new developments in the business world.

This course is officially recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) as a Partner in Learning. It is also approved by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). When you finish the degree, you will also receive a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. This extra certificate can help you find a better job in the future.

Teesside University is a large public university based in Middlesbrough, North East England, with additional campuses in Darlington and London. It originated in 1930 as Constantine Technical College. It became Teesside Polytechnic in 1969 and gained full university status in 1992. 

Teesside University offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with schools including Arts & Creative Industries; Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies; Health & Life Sciences; Social Sciences, Humanities & Law; and the International Business School. 

The university has invested over £280 million in modern facilities, including the Campus Heart, The Curve teaching building, and the Digital Life building. Facilities include advanced labs (VR, health, forensics), broadcast studios, a top sports centre, art and media studios, and creative arts suites.

Grade Requirements:

• The typical requirement for this course is 32-64 UCAS tariff points from at least two A-Levels, T-Levels or equivalent. 

English Proficiency:

• To demonstrate fluency in English, applicants must possess an IELTS overall score of 6.0. Equivalent tests such as PTE (Academic) and Cambridge English are also accepted. 

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic session to study the BA Business and Accounting with Foundation Year at Teesside University is £17,000.

Teesside University offers a wide range of scholarships to international students. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship that recognises applications from outstanding students who can demonstrate their skills and commitment to becoming future global leaders. A one-off payment of £7,000 is allocated as a fee waiver in the first year of study. 

Additionally, the Global Excellence Scholarship is available to all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programme. The scholarship value is £2,000 in your first full academic year of study. 

Graduates of the BA in Business and Accounting with Foundation Year from Teesside University are prepared for career roles, including: 

• Corporate Accountant 
• Auditor 
• Financial Analyst 
• Business Consultant 
• Data Analyst 
• Tax Examiner

You can apply for this course online through UCAS. If you need help with the application process, our experts at AHZ are available to assist.