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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (with Foundation)
University of Gloucestershire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
E,E,E
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,425 per year |
| International | £17,425 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N411
Here's what University of Gloucestershire says about its Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) course.
Why an Integrated Foundation Stage? An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Accounting and Finance, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.
Why Accounting and Finance? Do you want to speed up your career to become a chartered accountant or finance professional? Our Accounting and Finance course is carefully designed to help you achieve that plus give you an excellent university experience. In addition to the required accounting and finance areas, the course provides opportunity to explore futuristic subjects such as Data Analytics, Forensic Accounting, Wealth Management and Social and Environmental Reporting.
The course is accredited by global professional accounting and finance bodies: • In particular, we are proud of our strategic partnership with ICAEW for their ACA qualification. Our degree could provide credits for up to 12 out of 15 ACA modules. I.e. You could complete 75% of ACA papers by completing BA Accounting and Finance. • After your degree if you choose to work outside the UK, the course also attracts maximum exemptions (credits) from these global accounting bodies: ACCA, CIMA (CGMA) and AIA. • If you have keen interest in finance, we work closely with CII and local finance firms to help you start your journey towards your career goal in finance field.
You will have access to real-world business experiences and challenges. Simulations with companies within the accounting and finance sector are embedded in your degree, underpinning your learning with real-world application. You will use live financial data in our state-of-the-art Trading Room and gain insight into industry with specialist guest lecturers.
Why University of Gloucestershire? At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:
1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.
Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.
After the course Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.
Experience an open day Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Location
Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester | Gloucester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Accountancy
• Finance
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Gloucestershire reviews
Showing 57 reviews
3rd year student
I really like that the student union put on so many events, though this is mainly helped with clubs and societies. I like the Christian union who put on a whole week long event list of things, and there are also events related to my field of illustration which I can go to get inspiration. It can be ...
1 year ago
3rd year student
I do feel like I have been unlucky with the people I share with because I find it harder to socialise with the party people who go out drinking and such because I am not like that. I like that everything is close together though in case I have had ended late at uni and need to head to do a food shop...
1 year ago
3rd year student
It has been easy to budget because I do that myself already without any help. It can be annoying when people take advantage of uni students and their money though by charging more, i.e the cafeteria, landlords, etc. From living in halls to living in a shared house, I do think halls is better cost wi...
1 year ago
3rd year student
There is a helpzone open during weekdays that I found helpful when I was stuck for something. There has been a library staff member who helped me and others when writing a dissertation by giving advice, how to locate the resources available, and with searching for specific things using key words. My...
1 year ago
3rd year student
The first two years I was in halls, though two different halls, and in a shared house for uni students in my final year. I found it is easier in halls despite certain difficulties because of the 24/7 security being available and it being near to campuses or on campuses. The first halls I was in was ...
1 year ago
3rd year student
As I am in my final year, I have more individual work to do, though my supervisor has been really helpful with my final major project. It helps that my supervisor is also specialised in the field of childrenu2019s books as the advice I am getting is targeted to that which will help in the long run. ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
Student information
The Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Accounting | E | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Accounting | E | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Gloucestershire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Administrative occupations
30%
Finance Professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Administrative occupations
30%
Finance Professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Gloucestershire graduates who took Accounting and Finance (with Foundation) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
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).
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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