Arden University

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree with Foundation Year

Arden UniversityBirmingham Leeds London (Holborn, Stratford) Manchester

Course overview

Are you interested in gaining the skills you need for a career in accounting and finance, but need some extra support before starting a full degree course? Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year will equip you with the key academic study skills needed to complete your undergraduate degree, followed by the latest advancements in modern accounting and finance. We’ve designed this course to give you the forward-facing skills required in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector.

You’ll cover in-demand areas such as the role and scope of technology in the field in areas such as Fintech and blockchain, as well as gain the skills to make sound investment decisions. Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, helping you gain real-world skills you can use in your future role. Accounting This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a world-leading professional body.

We’ve aligned your course content with ACCA qualifications, meaning you can gain exemptions towards future ACCA exams. Our program is aligned with the standards of a leading professional body, preparing you to pursue qualifications from CIMA. This means you’ll be well equipped to progress along this pathway and take the next step in your professional journey.

Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions, which are assessed directly by CIMA. In addition, the degree is recognised as a valid entry criterion for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for the CFA upon graduation. Finance This course provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, helping you prepare for various professional roles in the finance industry.

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Key highlights

  • Accredited by ACCA, with exemptions available towards future ACCA exams
  • Content aligned with CIMA standards; exemptions assessed directly by CIMA
  • Recognised entry criterion for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme
  • Covers Fintech, blockchain and technology's role in accounting and finance
  • Builds skills to make sound investment decisions
  • Foundation year develops key academic study skills before degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — …submit a personal statement (of between 350-550 words) or attend an interview demonstrating an ability to study for the programme.

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee chartered certified accountant
  • Management accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Auditor
  • Tax adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,605 per level (UK campus)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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