Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation Year)

UCAS code: N112

Here's what University of East London says about its Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation Year) course.

Our accounting and management course has a strong emphasis on developing the skills and knowledge sought after by employers, including accounting for management decision-making, in-depth knowledge of contemporary business issues, teamwork, and leadership. The course aims to provide students with a rigorous grounding in the core concepts, knowledge and skills of accounting and business management through the thorough examination of the specialist knowledge in accounting and business, related literature as well as the practical aspects of business and financial data collection and analysis.

This business accounting course is ideal for students thinking about a career in accounting with management, business, or pure management, in a role that includes financial resource allocation such as department head or practice manager.

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.

Foundation Year (if applicable): Developing Academic Skills (Core), Mental Wealth: Employability in a Changing World (Core), Connecting to Business and Employment through Volunteering (Core), Inside Business (Core), The Global Business Enterprise (Core), Business Law (Core), Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core), Fundamentals of Economics (Core), People and Organisations (Core), Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency (Core), Foundations of Marketing (Core), Business Statistics and Data Analysis (Core)

Year 1: Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency (Core), Fundamentals of Economics (Core), Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core), People and Organisations (Core), Business Law (Core), Business Statistics and Data Analysis (Core)

Year 2: Mental Wealth 2: Graduate Employment Competencies (Core), Intermediate Financial Reporting (Core), Financial Management (Core), Performance Management Accounting (Core), Accounting and Tax Clinic (Core), Taxation (Optional)

Optional placement: Optional (Optional)

Year 3: Mental Wealth 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice (Core), Advanced Financial Reporting (Core), Corporate Finance (Core), Strategic Management Accounting (Core), Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (Core), Auditing (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group works, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.