Course Overview

This foundation year will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key facets of business, accounting and finance, giving you the skills and comfidence to progress to our professionally accredited degree.

Real-world experience and employer engagement Get hands-on with problem-based learning, direct employer activities and real-world business challenges.

Get ready for your career With monthly employer engagement opportunities and embedded initiatives that provide professional mentoring, training, networking events and CV building.

Professional accreditation and exam exemptions Progress to our professionally accredited degree that is designed to offer significant exam exemptions from the ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA on graduation.

This course is for you if...

• you aspire to become a qualified accountant or finance professional

• you want hands-on experience with real businesses

• you value strong career support and networking

• you’re interested in a flexible and future-focused curriculum

Key Facts

Level

• Level 3 (Level 6 Scotland)
• A Level/AS Level (grades A–E)
• Key Stage 5 Technical Certificate
• Total qualification time (hours)– 520
• Duration– 12 months (Depends on study method and course timetable)
• Number of assessments– 5
• Total credits (Scotland only)– 53
• Guided learning hours– 390

Entry Requirements

Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths.

Employability

The jobs it can lead to-

• Accounts assistant
• Accounts payable clerk
• Audit trainee
• Credit controller
• Payroll administrator
• Practice bookkeeper
• Accounts payable and expenses supervisor
• Assistant accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Finance assistant
• Payroll supervisor
• Tax assistant