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This Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Accounting and Finance provides a comprehensive foundation in both fields, equipping you with essential technical skills. You will develop your quantitative, communication, and information technology abilities, learning to apply them effectively within an accounting and finance context. The course explores how managers, shareholders, and other stakeholders make decisions within organizations. The first year of study is shared with the Accounting BSc and Finance BSc programs, offering the flexibility to switch to either of those degrees at the end of your first year. An optional year abroad or an industry placement can further enhance your skills and professional network. This degree prepares you for a variety of career paths or postgraduate study.
This BSc in Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year is designed for students who aspire to study accounting and finance but do not yet meet the direct entry requirements. The foundation year (Year 0) provides a pathway to automatically progress to the first year of the BSc Accounting and Finance. You will gain a strong foundation in accounting and finance principles, alongside developing essential quantitative, communication, and IT skills applicable in a business context. The course emphasizes understanding how organizational decisions are made by managers, shareholders, and stakeholders. Taught by expert academic staff from the School of Business, this program focuses on building crucial professional and personal skills for academic success and future careers. As a foundation year student, you will be fully integrated into the University of Leicester community, with access to all campus facilities, accommodation, and support services, including a dedicated personal tutor.