Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.
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C,C
UCAS code: NN43
Here's what University of East London says about its Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) course.
The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance stands out as one of the few courses accredited by six accountancy bodies.
Our course provides exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia, and IFA (provided you select the corresponding option modules).
This accounting and finance degree provides perfect academic credentials and will fast-track you on a path to becoming a qualified accountant.
Excel in accounting and finance jobs with the knowledge gained in this degree
We are delighted to share that:
99% of our Accounting and Finance students expressed high satisfaction with the diverse and enriching learning opportunities provided throughout their course. 97% of students responded positively to the academic support they received, highlighting the dedication and expertise of our teaching staff in fostering a supportive learning environment. 93% of students felt their voices were heard and valued, reflecting our commitment to integrating student feedback into course development.
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.
Source: University of East London
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Royal Docks School of Business and Law
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Accounting
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
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 Modules), Fundamentals of Economics (Core Modules), Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core Modules), People and Organisations (Core Modules), Business Law (Core Modules), Business Statistics and Data Analysis (Core Modules)
Year 2: Graduate Employability Competencies (Mental Wealth 2) (Core Modules), Intermediate Financial Reporting (Core Modules), Financial Management (Core Modules), Performance Management Accounting (Core Modules), Accounting and Tax Clinic (Core Modules), Taxation (Optional Modules)
Year 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice (Mental Wealth 3) (Core Modules), Advanced Financial Reporting (Core Modules), Corporate Finance (Core Modules), Strategic Management Accounting (Core Modules), Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (Core Modules), Auditing (Optional Modules)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Foundation Year - 100% coursework. Year 1 - 80% coursework, 20% examination. Year 2 - 40% coursework, 60% examination. Year 3 - 60% coursework, 40% examination.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of East London students who took the Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
97%
high
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
med
How well organised is your course?
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
91%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| Physics | E | |||||
We have no information about graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at University of East London.
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.7k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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