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Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year

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Course summary

Top 10 in the UK for research quality in the subject area of Accounting and Finance - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four-year course.

At CCCU, you’ll build a deep understanding of financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and taxation, whilst developing the analytical and ethical skills employers value most. From using digital accounting tools to exploring the impact of AI and blockchain on finance, this course will prepare you for the demands of a fast-changing industry.

What you’ll learn

  • Interpret complex financial data to evaluate and improve business performance.

  • Become confident in making strategic financial decisions in an increasingly complex global economy.

  • One of few universities in the UK offering direct use of Bloomberg data, information and analytics in a dedicated trading room.

  • Explore emerging financial technologies like AI, blockchain, and financial analytics.

  • Understand corporate finance principles as you navigate the challenges of modern financial management.

  • Apply ethical and sustainable approaches to real-world accounting challenges.

  • Accredited by leading professional bodies including ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA, this degree offers exemptions from exams, helping you fast-track your journey to becoming a chartered accountant.

You’ll also benefit from internships, placements, and study abroad options that will enhance your employability and global perspective.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Time abroad (mandatory) • 5 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
C10

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Application codes

Institution code:
C10

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level DDE

UCAS Tariff 64

We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.

Scottish Higher

Please see our website for information.

Access to HE Diploma 45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Please see our website for information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MPP

This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760
EU & International£17000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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