Accounting & Finance (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth UniversityAccounting & Finance (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught sandwich including foundation year over 5 years. Graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 48 - 72 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
48 - 72 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
The BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance program is designed to empower students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices, equipping them with the analytical skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of accounting.
Why study BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance (with Foundation Year) at BU?
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the sector in your first year, with the flexibility to transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance at the end of the year
- Meet industry-leading practitioners and professionals through fieldwork, seminars and assessment activities
- Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
- Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
- 94% of our graduates are either employed or studying fifteen months after graduating
This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you with a grounding in the general business and management skills required for accounting and finance, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 5 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,500
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 Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Sandwich including foundation year
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ