Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Sandwich 5 Years Business and management studies

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

Take your first step towards your career in Accounting, Finance and Economics.

This Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year will provide you with an understanding of the wider financial world, applying this knowledge to real world examples.

Over the course of the year, you will be challenged to analyse and interpret financial data, tackle real life organisational issues and build the fundamental skills required in industry. You will conduct a collaborative research project to enhance your understanding further of the contemporary issues in accounting, finance and economics. You will develop the academic skills and business awareness to begin applying basic business principles to solve real world problems.

You will join the Newcastle Business School, which holds double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can automatically progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

  • Accounting BSc (Hons)

  • Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons)

  • Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)

  • BSc (Hons) Economics

    Students will also have the option to progress onto other undergraduate business courses.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1259 Managers and proprietors in other services
    1131 Financial managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies