University of Derby

Overview

Business Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year (Hons) is a comprehensive four-year degree program designed to enhance your academic skills and confidence before advancing into the honours phase. This course offers a solid foundation in financial and management accounting, complemented by essential data analysis and business decision-making techniques, with pathways that align with professional accountancy studies.

What you'll study

Foundation Year (Year 0/1)

• Business Communication and Decision Making
• Contemporary Issues in Business
• Data Analysis for Business
• Study Skills for Business
• Law
• Sociology

Honours Degree (Years 1–3, subject to progression)

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Management Accounting and Performance Measurement
• Business Strategy and Governance
• Applied Decision-Making and Business Analytics
• Professional Development and Employability-Focused Learning

Assessment

• Assessment typically consists of a combination of coursework, reports, presentations, and examinations, with specific details varying by module.
• Progression from the foundation year to the honours stage requires meeting the program's progression criteria.

Professional Pathway Support

This program is designed to facilitate progression toward recognized professional accountancy qualifications, including potential exemptions where applicable.

Entry requirements

Typical entry is via UCAS with the following qualifications:

• UCAS Points: 72
• A Level: DDD
• BTEC: MPP
• GCSE: Preferably in Maths and English
• If you do not hold GCSE Maths and English, you may take Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your study program.
• Access to HE: Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits (45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2)

Career prospects