Accounting and Financial Management (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Lancashire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Preston Campus

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study. You’ll gain a sound understanding of broad accounting and financial studies, so this course is ideal if you’re interested in a financial or related consultancy career within accountancy, industry or commerce. Accounting at the University is 1st in the ...Read more

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study. You’ll gain a sound understanding of broad accounting and financial studies, so this course is ideal if you’re interested in a financial or related consultancy career within accountancy, industry or commerce. Accounting at the University is 1st in the UK for learning opportunities and 1st in the North West for teaching quality - National Student Survey (NSS) 2019. You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments. Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Financial Studies (Foundation Entry) is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction.

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51/279
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67th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
86th
What students say
D
Dev
29 Nov 24

Well I got some great big brains like lecturers so they can help me on every expect even outside of my studies. That why it's great for me . If I say about my worst experience..Read more

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Mara
28 Nov 24

All the lecturers are very helpful and friendly as well as they are wise in their field. I'm not sure if I can think of a bad..Read more

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£5,760 per year

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Students from England

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Wales

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£5,760 per year

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D
Dev
29 Nov 24
Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)
Well I got some great big brains like lecturers so they can help me on every expect even outside of my studies. That why it's great for me . If I say about my worst experience...
Read more
M
Mara
28 Nov 24
Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)
All the lecturers are very helpful and friendly as well as they are wise in their field. I'm not sure if I can think of a bad...
Read more
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University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire , Preston

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University of Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
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