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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation

Arden University

Professional-exam credit is the headline on the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation. The degree is accredited by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, with up to 26 exemptions available towards later accountancy exams, and it is approved by the CFA Institute so you can prepare for CFA Level 1 papers. First, a foundation year rebuilds study skills for adults returning to education. Degree-stage topics include fintech, blockchain and investment decision-making, and a partnership with Moody’s gives access to live financial data used alongside statistical software. Full-time weekday study is listed at centres in Birmingham, Leeds, London (Holborn and Stratford) and Manchester. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
December 2026
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arden University
Partner pathway
ARDEN

Who this course is for

This suits mature students and career changers who want a route into accountancy or finance but need a foundation year first. It fits people who like working with numbers and want professional-exam credit built into their degree.

Entry routes for mature students

Arden’s foundation-year entry asks for at least 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification. If you don’t meet that, you may be considered with at least two years’ professional work experience, evidenced with a CV and reference. Course-specific GCSE requirements may also apply — AF Education will confirm the evidence you need.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at the Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester centres. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, so many students keep working while they study. Arden confirms your timetable before you enrol.

Career and progression

Arden states the degree is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions, leaving five of the 14 ACCA papers to sit after graduating. Graduates often look at finance-team, analyst or trainee-accountant roles. Chartered status still needs further exams and experience, and AF Education does not guarantee jobs.

Course overview from Arden University

We’ve designed this course to give you the forward-facing skills required in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector. You’ll cover in-demand areas such as the role and scope of technology in the field in areas such as Fintech and blockchain, as well as gain the skills to make sound investment decisions. Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, helping you gain real-world skills you can use in your future role.

Accounting

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), three world-leading professional bodies. We’ve fully aligned your course content with these qualifications, meaning you can gain up to 26 exemptions towards any future exams you may take with these accountancy bodies. 

Finance

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) approved this course, meaning you can prepare to sit CFA Level 1 papers. This makes it one of the select few programmes carrying three professional accounting body accreditations and CFA endorsement.

We’ve also partnered with Moody's to give you access to a wealth of financial data. Using these alongside advanced statistical software, you’ll have the opportunity to make real-world financial decisions using live data, ensuring you’ll be well-versed in modern finance before you even graduate.

Specific Requirements:

  • Passes at grade C (grade 4) or above in three subjects at GCSE level OR 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
  • Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.  
  • We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year.

*At Arden, BSc Accounting and Finance is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions. This means that students who go on to study ACCA after graduation will start their studies at the appropriate level, studying only five ACCA papers out of the standard 14 that make up the ACCA qualification.

Entry Requirement:

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have: 

  • A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements.
How this course differs

This page is BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Arden University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.

CourseUniversityLevelFoundation yearModeCampus
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation this page Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Part Time · Online Online
BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year University of Bradford International College (Partner: OIEG) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Bradford

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.

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FAQs about this course

How many ACCA exemptions does this degree give?

Arden states the BSc Accounting and Finance is awarded the maximum nine ACCA exemptions, leaving five of the 14 ACCA papers. Across ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, up to 26 exemptions are available.

Is the course approved by the CFA Institute?

Yes. It is CFA-approved, so the content helps you prepare to sit CFA Level 1 papers. The CFA exams are taken separately.

Can I join without A-levels?

Yes — that is what the foundation year is for. Arden looks for 45 Level 3 credits from the last three years or equivalent, or at least two years’ professional work experience with a CV and reference.

Where can I study?

Weekday campus study is listed in Birmingham, Leeds, London (Holborn and Stratford) and Manchester.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

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