BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles. The foundation year prepares students for the rigors of academic study, while the subsequent three years delve deeper into specialized topics such as financial management, taxation, auditing, and financial planning. This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in accounting and finance. With expert lecturers, cutting-edge facilities, and excellent job prospects, this program offers an ideal platform for those seeking to make their mark in the world of business.

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Students who complete this course will be eligible to become members of professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Financial Services (IFS). The course also provides opportunities for work placements, study abroad programs, and research projects, allowing students to gain practical experience and broaden their horizons. With a strong focus on practical applications and real-world scenarios, this program prepares students for successful careers in accounting and finance.

Experience World-Class Accounting and Finance Education at Bangor University

Bangor University is renowned for its excellence in accounting and finance education. The university's location in North Wales provides an ideal setting for students to develop their skills in a dynamic and stimulating environment. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Bangor Business School and the School of Law and Social Sciences, offer students access to cutting-edge resources and expert staff. Additionally, the university's strong links with the accounting and finance industry provide students with exciting opportunities for work placements and networking.

Our Accounting and Finance course (with Foundation Year) is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.

The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the undergraduate degree.

By studying for a degree in Accounting and Finance, you will acquire skills that are central to the management of organisations, for measuring performance and maintaining the cash flows that are essential for the prosperity of any private company or public sector organisation.

Accounting is much more than just the mechanical manipulation of financial data to produce company accounts. The methods for preparing accounting information must be applied with judgement, and with an understanding of the purposes for which the information will be used. A wide range of decision makers need to understand the key principles which underpin a cost or profit figure produced by an accountant.

Our programme is accredited by all the major accountancy bodies (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, CIPFA) providing graduates with exemptions from many of these bodies’ core examinations. This is a huge advantage, as the exemptions will reduce the number of exams you need to sit and pass, allowing you more time to focus on developing your career.

Bangor is now an exam centre for The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, one of the world’s largest professional bodies for the financial sector. Our BSc Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance or Financial Economics students can now take the L3 Introduction to Investment qualification at Bangor and gain Student Membership of CISI. International students may take the International Introduction to Investment, which focuses on global financial markets.

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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.