Accounting and Finance Courses

Not necessarily. Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year is designed for students without A-Levels, including Maths, or with lower grades than standard entry requirements. The Foundation Year builds the numerical and analytical skills needed for the degree before the honours years begin. Your AEC Consultant advisor will confirm your eligibility during a free consultation.

Yes. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year is eligible for Student Finance England. This covers a Tuition Fee Loan paid directly to your university and a Maintenance Loan for living costs, both based on your personal circumstances. Visit our Student Finance guide for full eligibility details and current loan amounts, or speak to an AEC Consultant advisor for a free assessment.

No. The Foundation Year route is specifically designed for students without traditional A-Levels or with grades below standard entry requirements. Mature applicants are often assessed through an interview and a short literacy and numeracy assessment instead of formal qualifications. Your AEC Consultant advisor will confirm exactly what is needed based on your background.

The Foundation Year builds core numeracy, business and academic study skills before you begin the honours years of the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management degree. It typically covers introductory accounting principles, business mathematics, academic writing and study techniques, preparing you to succeed in the more advanced accounting and finance modules that follow.

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year takes four years in total: one Foundation Year followed by three years of the honours degree. Full-time study throughout.

Not always. This course is applied for directly through the partner university rather than through UCAS, which can mean a faster decision. Your AEC Consultant advisor will confirm the correct application route and guide you through the paperwork at every stage, free of charge.

Not currently. AEC Consultant's accounting and finance offering is the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management with Foundation Year. If you are interested in postgraduate study, speak to your AEC Consultant advisor, who can advise on the closest related options among our partner universities.

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management degree covers financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, auditing, taxation principles, business law and financial management, building towards the technical and analytical skills employers look for in accounting and finance roles.