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Gain the expertise and confidence to excel in the world of finance and accounting through BSc Finance & Accounting with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University. Throughout the foundation year you will develop essential skills for academic writing, research, critical thinking, and time management - everything you need to feel confident in university.
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.
Explore emerging financial technologies like AI, blockchain, and financial analytics.
Understand corporate finance principles as you navigate the challenges of modern financial management.
You'll be taught through hybrid learning, with around a third of course content delivered online, and the remainder at our Medway Campus. Teaching is delivered via interactive sessions, group activities, and simulations - all facilitated by the latest industry-standard technology. For example, our Bloomberg Suite will allow you to undertake trading simulations.
This course has been designed to align with leading professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) - accelerating your journey toward becoming a chartered accountant.
Your future career
Many graduates go on to study accounting at a professional level. However, this exceptionally versatile degree can open doors to a variety of roles in business, non-for-profit and governmental organisations alike. Excellent mentoring by our experienced team will guide and prepare you for your first business or professional accountancy role.
This degree is also a gateway to further study at the Master’s level in a range of areas such as banking, financial services, and accounting. You'll develop a range of transferable business skills including communication, IT, research and team working, which are essential for any career in any organisation.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
This course requires that you have GCSE Maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.
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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.
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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