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BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Professional exemptions are a key feature of this BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management: graduates can gain exemptions from the IFA, ACCA and CIMA, including nine ACCA modules from Business and Technology to Financial Management and eight at CIMA Management Level. A foundation year comes first, introducing the accounting and financial management concepts you need for degree study. Topics then include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance. The degree is aimed at professional, managerial or business careers, including handling the accounts when running your own business. Weekday, weekend and evening options are listed at several campuses across England’s major cities. AF Education gives UK home students free help applying and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday, Weekend, and Evening
Location
Upcoming intake
January 2027
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Canterbury Christ Church University
Partner pathway
GBS

Who this course is for

This suits adults aiming for an accounting or finance career who need a foundation year before degree-level study.

Entry routes for mature students

Applicants aged 18 or over need a Level 3 qualification (60 credits or 80 UCAS points), five GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, and an interview covering listening, speaking, numeracy and writing. Applicants aged 21 or over without these can apply by showing commitment and relevant academic, professional or vocational experience, plus an interview.

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

Weekday, weekend and evening options are listed across Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

Career and progression

The degree is designed for professional, managerial or business careers in accounting and financial management, and the professional exemptions can shorten the route to membership. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.

Course overview from Canterbury Christ Church University

Our industry-focussed programme delivers an accounting and finance degree that prepares you for a professional, managerial or business career. It will equip you with the highly-sought employability skills that employers are looking for, opening up opportunities for career progression and development.

Combining theoretical learning and practical knowhow, you'll build knowledge on a wide range of accounting and finance-related topics. These include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance.

The Institute of Financial Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offer graduates of this course exemptions when applying for membership.

The foundation year will prepare you for university-level study and introduce you to the key accounting and financial management contexts and concepts you'll need to progress through the rest of the course.

Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context, from progressing in the accounting and financial management world, to having an impact as an entrepreneur. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and experience to answer strategic questions like these:

  • What insights into the world of work will grow your career prospects?
  • How do you manage accounting and financial requirements when running a business?
  • Which business principles and theories have the greatest financial impact?

Our accounting and financial management degree will give you the foundational accounting and financial knowledge to build a successful career that matches your goals.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be eligible for exemption from ACCA qualification modules, as follows:

  • Business and Technology
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate and Business Law
  • Performance Management 
  • Taxation  
  • Financial Reporting  
  • Audit and Assurance  
  • Financial Management 

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management, students will be eligible to enter CIMA at Management Level, receiving 8 exemptions.

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

Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management with Foundation Year
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Entry Requirements for BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and: Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points) Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent. Be…

Interview Process in Canterbury Christ Church University

GBS welcomes walk-in interviews from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No appointment is required — simply visit the campus at a convenient time. Documents Required Please bring: Proof of…

See the full entry, English language and interview requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University →

How AF Education helps

AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.

FAQs about this course

Which ACCA exemptions are available?

Nine: Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, and Financial Management.

Are there CIMA exemptions?

Yes. Graduates can receive eight exemptions at CIMA Management Level.

How does the interview work?

Walk-in interviews run Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, assessing listening, speaking, numeracy and writing.

Where can I study?

Birmingham, Leeds, London (Bow Road, Greenford 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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Required Documents to Apply to this Course

  • Proof of ID Required

    Valid passport or national ID document.

  • Proof of Address Required

    Recent bill or bank statement showing address.

  • CV Required

    Updated CV with education and experience.

  • Personal Statement If available

    Personal statement for the application.

  • Immigration Share Code If available

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