Program Overview
The Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance at University of Bedfordshire is a Preparation Course programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Studying for HE (including current affairs and data analysis)
- Two subject-specific units
- Additional English (if required) either as a formal unit or as guided learning through our Study Hub
- Integrated project that brings together all aspects of your Foundation Year and provides you with a chance to work on an independent piece of work.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must have achieved at least one A level or equivalent (level 3) qualification, or substantial relevant work experience.
Language requirements
The University accepts an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element. For students who do not meet the English language criteria the Foundation Year will include formal English language units as part of your study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bedfordshire directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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