Accounting and Financial Studies (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)

**Course Overview**- Accounting & Financial Studies Foundation Entry is accredited by a number of prestigious professional bodies. It’s one of your best pathways into the accounting profession.- Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.- You’ll gain a sound understanding of broad accounting and financial studies, so this course is ideal if you’re interested in a financial or related consultancy career within accountancy, industry or commerce.**Why study with us** - Accounting at the University is 1st in the UK for learning opportunities and 1st in the North West for teaching quality - National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.- You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Financial Studies (Foundation Entry) is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).**Further Information** - The School offers a number of different options to gain an additional professional body qualification.- Although this course is not linked with any particular professional accountancy institute, successful completion of this course may lead to exemption from some ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW papers, depending on options chosen and grades achieved.