Undergraduate · Accounting & Finance

BSc (Hons)Accounting & Financial Managementwith Foundation Year

Understand the numbers behind business decisions. Build your accounting knowledge, financial confidence and practical skills for your next step in a changing business world.

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Delivered by GBS. Awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University. Personal guidance from GLP.

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Duration: 4 yearsIncluding Foundation Year
Delivery: Weekdays, evenings & weekendsSubject to confirmation
Entry guidance: 80 UCAS pointsOr an accepted Level 3 equivalent
Intakes: September, January, JuneSubject to confirmation

Awarding institution: Canterbury Christ Church University
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds — subject to availability

A foundation for your ambitions

Financial knowledge.
Practical business thinking.

Develop your understanding of contemporary accounting and financial management through a combination of theory and practical application. This four-year programme begins with a Foundation Year, building the academic skills and subject confidence that support your progression into degree-level study.

Explore financial reporting, management accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, business law and corporate finance. Consider how organisations manage their financial responsibilities, how accounting informs decisions, and how ethical business practice shapes the workplace.

The course can support learners interested in professional, managerial or entrepreneurial directions. Build transferable skills in analysis, communication, research and problem-solving alongside specialist financial knowledge.

Professional qualification exemptions

The programme offers routes towards exemptions associated with IFA, ACCA and CIMA qualifications. Confirm the current exemptions for your graduation year, completed modules and results directly with the provider and professional body. Exemptions do not automatically confer full professional membership; additional examinations, experience or other requirements may apply.

Check the provider’s professional qualifications guidance

Your experience matters

Find your entry route.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over. GBS assesses your qualifications and experience and confirms the requirements for your chosen intake.

Standard academic route

80UCAS tariff points

Or an accepted equivalent Level 3 qualification, such as a recognised 60-credit qualification. Confirm the evidence accepted by admissions.

School qualifications

5GCSEs

At grade C/4 or above, or accepted equivalents. Ask admissions about any subject-specific requirements.

Applicants under 21

The standard academic route requires the qualifications above. Discuss any alternative qualifications and supporting evidence with the admissions team.

Applicants aged 21 and over

If you do not meet the standard requirements, relevant life or work experience may demonstrate your suitability for the foundation programme. The admissions team considers your background and evidence individually.

Admissions assessment

All applicants undergo assessment by the GBS Admissions Team. This includes an interview covering listening and speaking, a numeracy test and a supervised Personal Reflection Statement assessing writing.

Your application steps

Complete the application form and provide requested supporting documents.
Complete a supervised Personal Reflection Statement.
Take the numeracy assessment.
Attend a personal interview.

Discuss your entry requirements

Your learning, year by year

Structure & content

Begin with foundation-level preparation, then develop your knowledge over three degree years. In your final year, four mandatory modules are followed by a choice of research route.

Foundation year · Year 0Prepare for university-level accounting and finance study

The Foundation Year modules are listed as zero-credit preparation modules. They remain part of the foundation programme; confirm completion and progression requirements with the provider.

Academic Skills for Higher Education (0 credits)
Business and Ethical Awareness in the Financial Workplace (0 credits)
Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills (0 credits)
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management (0 credits)
Introduction to Management Accounting (0 credits)
Foundation Year Project (0 credits)

Year oneBuild your understanding of accounting, business and professional practice

Dynamic Business Environment (20 credits)
Financial Accounting (20 credits)
Fundamental of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting and Financial Management (20 credits)
Introduction to Business Accounting (20 credits)
Management Accounting 1 (20 credits)
Professional Accountant and IT Systems (20 credits)

Year twoDevelop reporting, management accounting and research skills

Business and Corporate Law (20 credits)
Corporate Governance & Leadership (20 credits)
Financial Reporting (20 credits)
Management Accounting 2 (20 credits)
Performance Management (20 credits)
Research Methods (20 credits)

Year threeApply specialist knowledge and choose your final research route

Complete the four mandatory modules (80 credits), then choose ONE 40-credit route: Option 1, a Dissertation; OR Option 2, Business Ethics plus a Research Project. The alternatives below are not all compulsory. Confirm option availability for your intake.

Mandatory: Audit and Assurance (20 credits)
Mandatory: Contemporary Issues in Accountings and Finance (20 credits)
Mandatory: Financial Management (20 credits)
Mandatory: UK Taxation (20 credits)
Option 1: Dissertation (40 credits)
Option 2: Business Ethics (20 credits)
Option 2: Research Project (20 credits)

Module titles, credits and options reflect the course information provided and are subject to programme review. Confirm the current structure and progression requirements before accepting an offer.

Learn, practise and develop

Teaching & assessment

Connect financial principles with practical business questions while developing your academic and professional skills. Feedback helps you identify strengths and areas to improve before formal assessments.

Formative assessment

Informal tasks help you test your knowledge and understanding.
Each module typically includes at least one formative assessment.
Feedback from your course team supports preparation for formal assessment.
These developmental assessments do not contribute to your final module mark.

Engaging with feedback and preparatory tasks supports your learning and progression.

Summative assessment

Written examinations.
Reports and essays.
Portfolios and presentations.
Coursework and research linked to module outcomes.

Summative marks contribute to your final module grade. Methods are reviewed annually, including student and External Examiner feedback. Canterbury Christ Church University appoints the External Examiner to provide independent academic assurance.

Looking beyond graduation

Find your financial direction.

Explore career directions across accounting, financial management, analysis and business. Your interests, experience, further training and professional qualifications will help shape your next step.

Auditor
Company Secretary
Credit Analyst
Credit Manager
Data Analyst
Finance Manager
Financial Accountant
Financial Advisor
Forensic Accountant
Management Accountant
Public Finance Accountant
Tax Advisor

You may also explore enterprise or further study as your goals develop. Understanding how numbers support business decisions can be useful when contributing to an organisation or planning a venture of your own.

These are possible directions, not guaranteed outcomes. Specialist or regulated roles may require additional qualifications, authorisation or experience.

Plan your studies

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

To be confirmed

Contact GLP for the current fee schedule for your entry year, including the foundation year and subsequent degree years.

Ask about fees & funding

Student finance depends on your eligibility, course, previous study, age, nationality and residency circumstances. Ask about fees for the foundation year and each subsequent degree year.

Tuition and maintenance support

Eligible students may be able to apply for tuition fee and maintenance support. Additional grants or allowances depend on individual circumstances. Check current amounts, repayment rules and eligibility with the relevant student finance body.

Your course start date matters

For most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, student finance applications use Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding. Confirm that your course qualifies and check the rules for your intended start date.

Before you apply

Confirm your entry route, eligibility, intake availability, modules and current fees with the provider. This page brings together course information and GLP guidance.

GBS course information and professional exemptions GOV.UK student finance eligibility GOV.UK funding for courses starting from January 2027

A little more clarity

Your course questions.

Is this course right for me?

It may suit learners interested in accounting, financial management or enterprise. The Foundation Year provides preparation before the three degree years develop more specialised knowledge and practical skills.

Where can I study?

The listed locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Confirm which campuses offer your chosen intake and timetable.

Can the timetable fit around my commitments?

Weekday, evening and weekend options are subject to confirmation. Request the actual timetable for your campus and intake, including independent study expectations.

Can experience support my application?

Applicants aged 21 and over may be considered through relevant life or work experience where standard academic requirements are not met. Admissions confirms the evidence and assessments required.

What are my final-year options?

Complete four mandatory modules, then choose either a 40-credit Dissertation or the combination of Business Ethics and Research Project, each worth 20 credits. Confirm option availability with the provider.

Do professional exemptions mean I become a qualified accountant?

Exemptions can support progression towards professional qualifications. Full membership has separate requirements, which may include further examinations and relevant work experience. Check your individual route with the relevant professional body.

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