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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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Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners seeking a preparatory year before degree-level study; progression depends on meeting the course requirements.

02

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
03

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Management accountant

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Develop accounting experience and normally pursue CIMA or another recognised professional qualification for senior chartered roles.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Private practice accountant

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Progress through relevant professional accountancy exams and supervised experience; a degree does not itself confer chartered status.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Public finance accountant

Additional training or accreditation required

Manage public funds and assess financial performance and accountability.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Professional accountancy/audit training and practical experience are normally required; confirm individual exemptions.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Auditor

Additional training or accreditation required

Examine records, controls and financial reporting.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Professional accountancy/audit training and practical experience are normally required; confirm individual exemptions.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Financial adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Investment analyst

Related career

Researches financial assets, markets and investment risks.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Bookkeeper

Related career

Bookkeepers maintain an organisation's financial records and help to prepare accounts for filing returns.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Payroll administrator

Related career

Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Tax adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Tax inspector

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigates tax records and ensures taxpayers meet their obligations.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£66,000

How to get there: Meet the current HMRC Tax Specialist Programme selection and eligibility requirements and complete its specialist training.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Credit controller

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Pensions administrator

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Actuary

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Insurance underwriter

Related career

Assess insurance applications and set cover terms.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Build relevant experience and demonstrate the skills required by the employer.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Insurance claims handler

Related career

Investigate claims and organise insurance settlements.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant experience and demonstrate the skills required by the employer.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Financial services customer adviser

Related career

Financial services customer advisers provide online, telephone and face-to-face services in banks, building societies and other financial companies.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000

How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Company secretary

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Business analyst

Related career

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.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Additional training or accreditation required

Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop statistics, coding and data-analysis competence through additional training and a relevant sector portfolio.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
Manchester · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
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

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

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.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

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.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

The provider publishes student support services. Ask its support team about study needs, wellbeing, reasonable adjustments and any course-specific finance eligibility; support and funding are assessed individually.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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