Undergraduate · Accounting & Finance

BSc (Hons)Finance and AccountingFoundation and direct entry routes

Understand the numbers behind business decisions. Develop your knowledge of accounting, finance and strategy while building the analytical and professional skills to move forward.

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Duration: 4 yearsIncluding Foundation Year
Mode of study: Full-timeConfirm your campus timetable
Foundation entry: 48 UCAS points104 points for direct degree entry
Intakes: September, January, MaySubject to confirmation

Direct entry route: Three-year degree, subject to admissions assessment
Campus: Confirm location and availability with GLP

A foundation for your ambitions

Understand finance.
Think beyond the numbers.

Develop a foundation in accounting and finance principles and explore how organisations plan, report and manage their financial performance. This programme combines technical knowledge with an understanding of finance in business, commerce and management.

Study financial reporting, taxation and auditing alongside business planning, strategy and performance. Learn the technical language of finance while considering the social, political, ethical, technological and environmental questions that influence business decisions.

Build communication, data analysis, time management, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Academic study and practical scenarios help develop your analytical thinking, commercial awareness and confidence in approaching business challenges.

The Integrated Foundation Year supports research, communication and other transferable skills before degree-level study. The programme can suit school leavers and mature students returning to education. A direct degree route is also listed for applicants who meet its entry requirements.

In your final year, the Undergraduate Major Project offers an opportunity to investigate an area of professional interest, apply academic research and demonstrate your understanding of finance and accounting.

Financial analysisCommercial awarenessResearchCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Find your starting point

Explore your entry route.

Foundation Year route

48UCAS tariff points

Indicative guidance for the four-year degree including a Foundation Year. Level 3 subjects may be from any discipline; confirm accepted qualifications and equivalents with admissions.

Direct degree entry

104UCAS tariff points

Indicative guidance for the three-year degree route. Admissions confirms your qualifications, supporting evidence and eligibility for direct entry.

GCSE requirements

The entry outline lists five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Confirm how these requirements apply to your chosen route.

English language requirements

The outline lists IELTS 6.0, or an accepted equivalent, for students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK. Confirm any component scores, accepted alternatives and exemptions with admissions.

The provider confirms the final entry conditions and supporting documents required. Meeting an indicative points threshold does not guarantee an offer.

Your learning journey

From foundations to financial insight.

Build academic confidence before exploring the business environment, financial accounting, taxation and reporting. Progress towards financial management, strategy, auditing and independent project work.

Foundation yearBuild confidence for degree-level study

Communication Skills
Data Skills
Professional Development Skills
Research Skills

Year oneExplore accounting and the business environment

Academic and Professional Skills
Business Planning
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Business Environment

Year twoDevelop reporting, taxation and performance knowledge

Financial Reporting for Business
Taxation for Business
Legal Aspects of Business
Managing Business Performance

Year threeConnect financial decisions, strategy and independent research

Financial Management in Organizations
Business Strategy
Undergraduate Major Project
Financial Auditing

This is an indicative module outline. Confirm module titles, credit values, compulsory or optional status and availability for your intake. Direct-entry students begin at degree level, subject to admissions approval.

Connect theory with practice

Learn, analyse and apply.

A range of approaches supports different learning needs. Taught sessions, practical business scenarios and guided independent study help connect accounting concepts with their application.

How you’ll study

Lectures introduce key accounting, finance and business concepts.
Seminars explore topics through discussion and analysis.
Tutorials offer opportunities for questions and individual support.
Case studies and practical scenarios connect theory with business practice.
Independent study includes research, reading and assignment preparation.

Online learning, guest lectures and industry presentations may be used where suitable. Confirm the teaching arrangements for your intake; this is not a promise of a fully online route.

How you’ll be assessed

Time-constrained examinations and in-class tests.
Essays, reports and coursework assignments.
Presentations and portfolios.
A final-year Undergraduate Major Project.
Developmental activities and feedback to support your learning.

Formal assessments contribute to module marks. Developmental assessments provide feedback without contributing to the final mark. Each module confirms its assessment methods and weighting.

Looking beyond graduation

Find your financial direction.

Develop numerical, analytical and commercial skills relevant to public, private and voluntary organisations. Possible starting points include trainee accounting, audit or tax roles, with opportunities to explore banking, investment, insurance, retail, government and graduate schemes.

Chartered accountancy pathways
Stockbroking
Actuarial pathways
Economics
Tax advice
Forensic accounting
Accounting technician roles
Company secretarial work
Finance officer roles

These are potential directions to investigate. Specialist and professional careers can require further qualifications, examinations, experience or authorisation. The degree alone does not confer chartered status or guarantee employment.

Professional accounting and further study

You may consider professional accountancy study with a body such as ACCA, or postgraduate study in finance, accounting, business management or data analysis.

Check professional recognition

The course outline describes content relevant to professional accounting. ACCA accreditation and examination exemptions have not been confirmed for this exact course. Check the awarding institution, qualification, graduation year and modules using ACCA’s official guidance before relying on any exemptions.

Check ACCA exemption guidance

Plan your next step

Understand the cost of study.

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

Funding your studies

Eligible students may be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and support with living costs. Eligibility depends on your course and provider, previous study, age, nationality and residency status. Fee status and funding entitlement are assessed individually.

For most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, applications use Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding. Check the official guidance for your start date and circumstances before making financial plans.

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.

Student finance eligibility — GOV.UK Funding for courses starting from January 2027 — GOV.UK ACCA exemption guidance

Your questions, answered

A little more clarity.

How long does the course take?

The listed route takes four years full-time, including the Foundation Year. The outline also provides entry guidance for a three-year direct degree route; confirm your eligibility with admissions.

What are the entry requirements?

The outline lists 48 UCAS points for foundation entry and 104 for direct degree entry, together with GCSE and English language requirements. Admissions confirms the conditions for your route.

When can I start?

September, January and May intakes are listed, subject to confirmation. Ask GLP about current availability, location and the timetable.

What will I study?

Explore financial accounting, reporting, taxation, business planning, performance, strategy and auditing. The final-year Undergraduate Major Project lets you investigate a topic in greater depth.

Does the degree include ACCA exemptions?

Exemptions have not been confirmed. Check ACCA’s guidance for the exact awarding institution, qualification, graduation year and modules before making a study decision based on professional recognition.

What could I do after graduating?

Explore trainee accounting, auditing, tax, financial services and business roles, or further academic and professional study. Specialist routes have their own entry, training and professional requirements.

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