Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 18+
- Level 3 qualification (60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
- Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
- Assessment via interview (listening, speaking, numeracy, writing)
Applicants aged 21+
- Welcome without standard qualifications
- Relevant work or academic experience considered
- Interview + personal reflection assessment
Don't have A-levels? No problem.
We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
This degree equips you with the financial, analytical, and strategic skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles within the accounting and finance sectors. It also lays the foundation for professional certifications with bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, or IFA.
Possible career paths include:
Financial Accountant – Manage financial records, reporting, and compliance
Management Accountant – Support internal decision-making through financial planning and analysis
Auditor – Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
Tax Advisor – Provide guidance on tax legislation and planning for individuals or businesses
Finance Analyst – Analyse data and market trends to support business growth and investment decisions
Payroll or Accounts Officer – Handle employee compensation, invoicing, and account reconciliation
Business Consultant (Finance) – Advise organisations on improving financial operations and efficiency
Graduates may also choose to pursue further study or professional accreditation to advance their careers in accounting, finance, or corporate leadership.
Tuition Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,535 per year
Total available per year
Tuition £9,535 + Maintenance up to £13,762. You pay nothing upfront.
Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.
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Career Prospects
Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:
Financial Accountant £30-55k
Management Accountant £32-55k
Auditor £28-50k
Tax Advisor £30-55k
Finance Manager £38-65k
Credit Analyst £28-45k
Financial Advisor £30-60k
Forensic Accountant £35-60k
Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.
How You'll Learn
This programme balances theory with practical application across financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, business law, and corporate finance. The Foundation Year builds confidence in academic skills and introduces core business and accounting principles.
Assessment Methods
Two-stage approach: formative (non-graded developmental feedback) and summative (counted toward final marks). Methods include written examinations, reports, portfolios, essays, and presentations. External examiners ensure academic standards.
Schedule
Flexible: weekdays and evenings. Intakes in September, January, and June.
Admissions Interview
Most courses include a short, friendly admissions interview. Before your interview, your UniStart advisor will send you a personalised preparation pack - including a written guide and a video walkthrough - created by our admissions experts specifically for your course.
Students who use our preparation pack have up to a 94% success rate.