Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 4 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD.

A-Level Entry

CDD

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

80 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

82.96%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Accounting and Finance

If you're a problem solver who loves numbers, our Accounting and Finance BSc is the course for you.

The course is accredited by four professional accounting bodies, allowing you to gain exemptions from their exams and kick-start your career if you want to become a chartered accountant, or gain an edge if you see yourself working in the fields of finance.

Develop the data handling skills that employers are looking for by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Finance Lab. You'll learn from our expert academics and industry professionals through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions.

The foundation year is for students whose school-leaving qualifications are below the level required. It offers one year of full-time study prior to the start of your BSc course.

Your future

Our Accounting and Finance graduates move into a range of careers within the world of business. Many go on to become chartered, certified or management accountants working at top accounting firms, including the ‘Big 4’, as well as other local, national and international firms.

Recent graduates have taken up positions with a wide range of companies, including:

Deloitte
Accenture
Burgess Hodgson
Deutsche Bank
Ernst & Young
Fidelity Investment
HSBC
KPMG
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
ASOS

Location

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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD
UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000