Accounting and Finance with foundation year

Accounting and finance are the foundations on which organisations of every kind make decisions. Accounting provides the language and systems through which financial information is recorded, analysed and reported, while finance extends that understanding into the management of money, investment and risk over time. Together, they equip you to understand how businesses and public bodies allocate resources, assess performance and plan for the future.

These are skills that are valued in virtually every sector of the economy.

This four-year full-time programme at Coventry University includes a foundation element that eases the transition into degree-level study, giving you the grounding to engage confidently with quantitative material and professional financial concepts from the outset. With a typical entry tariff of 32 UCAS points, it is designed to be accessible to students who may not have followed a conventional A-level route. The programme also includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, offering a substantial combination of professional and international experience that strengthens both your technical knowledge and your employability.

You will study financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation and auditing, developing both the practical skills and the analytical thinking that the profession demands.

Graduates from accounting and finance programmes are well placed to pursue careers across a wide range of areas, including chartered accountancy, financial analysis, banking, investment management, treasury, audit, tax and fiscal management. Many go on to qualify as chartered accountants through professional bodies, a process that is often supported by employers who fund and mentor trainees through the exams. The combination of international experience and professional placement that this programme provides is particularly valued by graduate employers in the sector.

Further study at Masters level in finance, accounting or financial management is also an option for graduates who want to specialise or move into research or academic roles.