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Accounting and Economics (with Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Build valuable accounting skills and a strong understanding of economics with our BSc Accounting and Economics programme at Oxford Brookes University. This course blends academic study with practical experience to prepare you for a career in business.

Our BSc Accounting and Economics with a Foundation Year begins with essential business-focused study, developing your skills for degree-level learning. Passing this year guarantees your place on the BSc Accounting and Economics programme, where you’ll gain expertise in financial management, economic analysis, and business strategy.

Tailor your learning with:

  • Placement Year: Work with top employers like Deloitte, Metro Bank, PWC, Chelsea FC, or Apple.

  • Optional Modules: Choose topics that align with your career goals.

  • Final Year Focus: Specialize in accounting, economics, or both.

Learn from expert economists, accountants, and industry speakers while exploring key trends like environmental economics and business taxation—preparing you for a successful career.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
NL4F
Institution code:
O66
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
NL4F
Institution code:
O66
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants without the appropriate Maths GCSE grade (or equivalent), who wish to progress to a course that requires Maths GCSE (or equivalent), will need to take a compulsory Maths module within the foundation year.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in all skills

Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website. https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply/English-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Oxford Brookes University aims to provide equitable access to students with the potential to succeed. To achieve this, we make a holistic assessment, considering qualifications and experience in the context of personal and educational background. We make offers based on the evidence we can see of the skills and abilities required for success and show flexibility in our confirmation of a place, where there is evidence to show that grades may not fully represent future potential.

Learn more on the Oxford Brookes University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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

LocationFeeYear
England£5760Year 1
Northern Ireland£5760Year 1
Scotland£5760Year 1
Wales£5760Year 1
International£19700Year 1

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

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.

Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

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