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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Arden University

Already hold 120 Level 4 credits, a relevant HNC or a CertHE? This course starts the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Level 5, so you skip year 1 and go straight into second-year study. Your earlier learning must be accepted first, and AF Education checks that with the university before you apply. Once enrolled, you continue a degree carrying ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accreditation plus CFA approval, which can shorten the professional exams you face after graduating. Second-year study builds on fintech, blockchain and investment topics using Moody’s data. Weekday classes are listed in Birmingham and at Holborn in London. Earlier student finance use can affect what you can borrow, so we check your Student Finance England position for free.

Key facts

Award / level
BSc (Hons) (Level 5)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
December 2026
Year 2 entry
Yes — starts at Level 5; applicants normally need completed Level 4 study (120 credits) or equivalent (e.g. relevant HNC or CertHE)
Foundation year
Not included in this course title
Awarding university
Arden University
Partner pathway
ARDEN

Who this course is for

This route joins the degree in year 2 (Level 5). It suits applicants who have already completed Level 4 study (typically 120 credits) or hold a relevant HNC or CertHE and want to finish an accredited accounting degree.

Entry routes for mature students

Applicants normally need completed Level 4 study (120 credits) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education will confirm with Arden whether your previous study is accepted before you apply.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. Student Finance England support for year-2 entry depends on residency and any previous higher-education funding you have already used, which can reduce your remaining entitlement. Use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at Birmingham and London (Holborn). Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, so many students keep working. Arden confirms your timetable before enrolment.

Career and progression

The accreditations give credit towards ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams, and Arden states the degree carries the maximum nine ACCA exemptions. Chartered status needs further exams and experience, and AF Education does not guarantee jobs.

Year 2 entry or the Level 4 start?

This page is the Level 5 (year 2) entry to the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance. The Level 4 start of the same degree begins in year 1 and asks for A levels and GCSEs or relevant work experience instead of earlier university-level study. Joining at Level 5 means you study Levels 5 and 6 only, so it typically takes 2 years to the degree rather than 3. You graduate with the same honours award; the difference is where you start, and here the degree carries ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW accreditation, with up to 26 exemptions towards those bodies' exams, and CFA approval so you can prepare for CFA Level 1 papers.

Who can join in year 2

Arden's Level 5 entry requirements ask for completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. Check which accountancy exemptions apply when you join at Level 5, as exemptions are tied to the modules you complete. AF Education confirms with Arden whether your previous study is accepted before you apply. This route is for UK home students living in England.

Student Finance when you have studied before

Previous study changes how many years of Tuition Fee Loan you get. GOV.UK says the number of years is normally the length of your current course plus 1 year, minus the number of years of previous study, and even a short time on a course counts as a year; any years left are applied to the final years of the course (source: GOV.UK). For a 2-year year 2 entry after one year of earlier higher education study, that works out as 2 + 1 − 1 = 2 years. The full-time Tuition Fee Loan for 2026/27 is up to £9,790, and a Maintenance Loan is up to £14,135 at the London campuses or up to £10,830 if you live away from home outside London (source: GOV.UK). AF Education can check your previous study before you apply.

Your weekday daytime week

Year 2 entry runs on a weekday daytime timetable at London (Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. The next intake is December 2026. Campus courses like this typically need 1 to 2 campus days a week at about 2 to 4 hours a day, plus independent study, and your exact timetable is confirmed by Arden before you enrol.

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 become equipped with an in-depth understanding of modern accounting and finance, including 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.

How this course differs

This page is BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Arden University: Level 5, no 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 this page 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 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 (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
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 is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for Arden University (Level 5 / Year 2 entry)

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FAQs about this course

Do I need Level 4 credits for this course?

Yes. This course starts at Level 5 (year 2), so you normally need 120 relevant Level 4 credits or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE.

Is this the same degree as the three-year BSc?

It is the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, joined at year 2 instead of year 1.

Is the degree professionally accredited?

Yes. It is accredited by ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW, with up to 26 exemptions available, and CFA-approved.

Where can I study?

Weekday study is listed at Birmingham and London (Holborn).

Can I get Student Finance for year-2 entry?

Possibly. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study, and earlier Student Finance use can affect your remaining entitlement. AF Education will check this with you for free.

Can I join year 2 of Accounting and Finance with an HNC or CertHE?

Often, yes, if it is relevant. Arden asks for 120 Level 4 credits in a relevant subject or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education checks with Arden before you apply.

How long does year 2 entry to Accounting and Finance take?

Typically 2 years full-time, because you start at Level 5 and complete Levels 5 and 6. The Level 4 start of the same degree typically takes 3 years.

How many years of Tuition Fee Loan will I get after previous study?

GOV.UK's normal rule is course length plus 1 year, minus years of previous study, with part years counting as a full year. For example, one earlier year of study on a 2-year course leaves 2 years of Tuition Fee Loan.

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