Accounting and Finance (with integrated foundation year)

Aberystwyth University

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

Accounting and Finance (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Aberystwyth University, based in Aberystwyth, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 94% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing.

Student Satisfaction

93.67%

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Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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About this course

This multi-accredited BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year degree offers you the chance to unlock and develop your technical knowledge, skills and expertise while gaining professional recognition from the world’s leading accountancy bodies such as the ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CII, ICSA. Topics covered include financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit and computerised accounting systems. This is the perfect degree if you are interested in pursuing a role within the Accountancy and/or Finance sector.

The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Accounting and Finance from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.

Why study Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth?

Our degrees are accredited by the following:
- ACCA

- CIMA

- ICAEW

- CIPFA

- CII

- ICAS

This programme will help fast-track your accountancy career by giving you exemptions from key professional examinations. You will be taught and mentored by qualified and recognised accountants who have a wealth of industry and academic experience. Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Accounting and Finance, N400].

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

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberystwyth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000