Accounting

This course will equip you for a successful career in accounting, finance and business. It will give you a good understanding of both accounting and finance and their importance within different organisations.

The Foundation Degree in Accounting is aimed at individuals who wish to develop the skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding of accounting and accounting related issues to enhance their employment.

The Foundation Degree is suitable for those who are currently in employment in an accounting environment or an accounting-related position, or those who are seeking employment in these fields.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level.

Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Business Accounting, Management Accounting, Personal Taxation, Business Law, Career Planning and Development and Introduction to Research
Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Statistics, Business Environment, Work Based Learning and Research Proposal

Assessment will be undertaken through a range of established methodologies at various stages throughout the student learning experience. This incorporates standard practices through initial, diagnostic, formative and summative stages. Examples of assessment activity includes: Essays, Computer based, Examinations, Dissertations, Reports, Group presentations, Projects and mini-dissertations.