Accounting and Finance with Integrated Foundation Year

Are you determined to succeed in the world of corporate finance?

Driven to succeed in the world of corporate finance and accounting? There’s no better place to study this subject than in London. Based in the heart of the capital, our campus is just 15 minutes from the City and Canary Wharf, offering direct access to the UK’s financial and professional services sectors.

You will benefit from our strong links with leading organisations such as PwC, one of the Big Four professional services firms, supporting pathways into corporate reporting, audit and assurance, compliance, taxation, and professional accountancy careers.

You don’t even have to leave campus. You’ll have access to Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), specialist econometrics software and industry-standard datasets including Bloomberg and Eikon. Everything you need to polish your skills in analysis and data handling is right here.

The importance of ethical practice

The School of Business and Management value transparency and ethical accounting practices, integrity and accountability. These values are reflected in our research.

As the gender gap in accountancy is becoming a hot topic, our teaching staff are bringing awareness and bridging the gender gap within these professions. Others are investigating new accounting phenomena and political issues.

With the increasing complexity of financial markets and the integration of technology, graduates in this field are in high demand. Follow in the footsteps of our past students who now work at EY, CBRE, Deloitte, and more. 

The School of Business and Management has strong links with professional accountancy bodies: the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). This course is accredited by ACCA, CIMA and the ICAEW. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for exemptions with these organizations, enhancing your pathway to professional accreditation.

Course Modules

Core and Compulsory:

•    IFP3000: English Language and Study Skills SEM1

•    IFP3015 Introduction to Business and Management
•    IFP3018 Management SEM2 
•    IFP3019 Marketing SEM2
•    IFP3020 Independent Study Project
•    IFP3026 Accounting and Quantitative Methods for Business SEM1

You must choose one pair of electives from:

•    IFP3003 Introduction to Politics SEM1 and IFP3004: Introduction to International Relations SEM2

OR

•    IFP3023 The History of the UK from 1900 to 1955 SEM1 and IFP3025 The History of the UK from 1956 to 2016 SEM2

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

For full details on all of our modules please go to the online module directory.

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.

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

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