Accounting and Financial Studies (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

Foundation Year degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.

Why study with us

• You'll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.

• You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.

• Strong links with industry which enhance learning and employment opportunities

What you’ll do

• The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience.

• You’ll have the option to study abroad after Year 1, or undertake a placement at the end of Year 2: a 48-week paid placement within industry helps you to put theory into practice, working in a professional business environment.

• Attend guest speaker events from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM).

Accreditations

This course is accredited by the CIMA, the world's largest professional body of management accountants, which provides relevant training and finance qualifications for business.

Future careers

The businesses we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors, so you’ll gain excellent practical experience. Accounting & Financial Studies Foundation Year can lead to a career in industry, commerce and the public sector as accountants or finance officers.

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants