Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
University of SurreyAccounting and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Surrey, based in Guildford, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. Graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.
A-Level Entry
CCC
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Why choose this course
-Our course is accredited by five UK professional examining bodies offering you the option of exemption from professional accountancy exams.
-There’s growing demand from businesses around the world for qualified accounting and finance professionals and this course will develop skills essential for all kinds of business careers.
-At Surrey Business School, we’re renowned for our excellent research, dynamic learning environment and strong links with industry.
-You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare you for roles in industry.
What you will study
You’ll explore the core elements of accounting and finance in detail, through modules on financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and financial risk.
This blend of specific accounting and finance modules, with a wider understanding of business, gives you both a strong theoretical foundation in the subject and an appreciation of how accounting and finance theory is applied in business practice.
Foundation courses
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year student
During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.
As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Entry Requirements
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 including foundation year
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Guildford
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ