Accounting and Finance with foundation year

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

Foundation year
This year aims to provide the fundamental knowledge and skillset in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics.

Degree
Sound financial knowledge and accountancy skills help businesses make informed decisions, develop the right strategies and achieve growth, while also considering ethics and sustainability. Management roles often require budgeting and financial administration skills to keep a business on track and achieve targets. Coventry University’s Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) course is designed to help you develop these capabilities.

Why study this course

Shape your future in accounting and finance with a degree designed for flexibility, professional recognition and real-world experience.

• Tailor your learning to your career goals - start with a strong foundation in accounting, finance and financial management. In later years, specialise in areas that match your ambitions.

• Prepare for professional qualifications - our course aligns with leading accountancy bodies, including ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, giving you a head start towards professional status.

• Enjoy an engaging student experience - network with industry professionals, collaborate with international student delegations and compete in simulated business environments that bring theory to life.

• Put your skills into practice - analyse financial statements and explore the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies and practical exercises.

• Learn in our Bloomberg Trading Floor - gain hands-on experience with market-leading tools like Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Fitch Connect, plus opportunities for professional certifications in Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and ESG.

• Boost your employability - take an optional sandwich year for industry placement experience. Previous students have worked with PwC, EY, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.

• Join like-minded communities - enhance your experience by joining student-led societies such as the Investment Society or Economics Society.

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Course Modules

The foundation teaches key modules in:
Academic Skills for Accounting and Finance - 30 Credits
Accounting and Spreadsheets - 30 Credits
Investment and Risk - 30 Credits
Cost, Revenue and Professional Ethics - 30 Credits

After foundation, you progress to year 1 of the degree course. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

Year One Modules

• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Principles of Management Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Business Economics
• Entrepreneurial Thinking

Year Two
In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:

Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledge 
Study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner 
Professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career 
Global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen

Modules
Financial Reporting
Management Accounting
Financial Management
Designing a Research Proposal
Accounting Information System
Financial Services

Final Year
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from years one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a supervisor.

For more information about what you will study, please visit our website.