BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting with Foundation Year
University of Greater Manchester (UoGM)
Connect financial reporting, financial decisions and business performance with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
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For learners seeking a preparatory year before degree-level study; progression depends on meeting the course requirements.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Communication SkillsFoundation Level
Data SkillsFoundation Level
Research SkillsFoundation Level
Academic and Professional SkillsYear One
Business PlanningYear One
Business EnvironmentYear One
Financial Reporting for BusinessYear Two
Legal Aspects of BusinessYear Two
Managing Business PerformanceYear Two
Financial Management in OrganisationYear Three
Undergraduate Major ProjectYear Three
Financial AuditingYear Three
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Prepare simplified financial statements for a fictional small business and explain what they reveal about costs, liquidity and performance.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
financial reporting, financial decisions and business performance
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Finance officer
Related career
Maintains accounts, payments and financial records.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.
Uses financial information to support budgets and business decisions.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£50,062
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2421: chartered and certified accountants. It does not describe accounts assistants or confer a professional qualification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
Advises clients on accounts, tax and financial reporting.
Starting out
£28,000
UK median (2025)
£50,062
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2421: chartered and certified accountants. It does not describe accounts assistants or confer a professional qualification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Progress through relevant professional accountancy exams and supervised experience; a degree does not itself confer chartered status.
Advises clients on financial products and long-term plans.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£67,000
How to get there: Requires a recognised financial-advice qualification and the regulatory permissions or employer authorisation appropriate to the work.
Advises clients on tax obligations and financial planning.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Enter a tax-training role and complete relevant professional tax examinations and supervised practice; the degree alone is not professional qualification.
Monitors customer accounts and recovers overdue payments.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000
How to get there: Demonstrate numeracy, accurate record-keeping and customer-service skills; complete employer training in relevant financial procedures.
Maintains pension records and processes contributions and payments.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Demonstrate numeracy, accurate record-keeping and customer-service skills; complete employer training in relevant financial procedures.
Models long-term financial uncertainty and insurance or investment risks.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Demonstrate strong degree-level mathematics, enter actuarial training and complete professional examinations and work-based development.
Support boards, corporate governance and statutory reporting.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£95,000
How to get there: Develop company-law and governance practice and meet role-specific qualifications; chartered status requires the relevant professional pathway and experience.
Turns business needs into practical process and system changes.
Starting out
£23,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£55,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,790 per year
Awarding university
University of Greater Manchester (UoGM)
Historical information (not the current offer)
Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,790 per year
Entry requirements and routes
Under 21: 32 UCAS points plus GCSE English & Maths at grade 3/D or above
OR 5 GCSEs at grade 3/D plus evidence of 2 years study at level 3, study
does not need to be passed
If GCSE English not met, ELPT may be accepted
Maths exemption only for Law or Health & Social Care, subject to approval
by Head of Admissions
Mature Students: Level 3 (Ofqual recognised) or international equivalent in
an academic subject. Practical subjects such as Sport not accepted unless
worth 32 UCAS Points
Level 2 (Ofqual recognised) qualifications must be academic; practical Level
2 not accepted
Check Ofqual recognition: https://find-a-
qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/find-regulated-organisations
Minimum 2 GCSEs at grade 3/D in academic subjects or 3 Functional Skills
at Level 2.
Work Experience Route
Minimum 6 months full-time experience (25+ hours/week) within last 2 years
Must be relevant to the chosen degree; however, manual labour roles will
not be accepted, such as Cleaner, Warehouse Operative or Driver
Customer service-based roles that are customer-facing can be accepted if
the applicant can demonstrate relevant skills practiced
Interview required; employment reference must be from a business email
Recent payslip (within 3 months) required unless employer is large
organisation
Self-employed applicants assessed case by case but requirement to see
established acceptable business
English language
Duolingo or ELPT ; Student will be exempt from the ELPT if they hold: English qualification at level 2, or an academic qualification at level 3
Interview or assessment
Same as ARU and UCLAN
Classes and attendance
2 Weekdays on campus : Available(9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
Status: Open
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Funding and support
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.