Accounting And Finance With Foundation Year in Aberystwyth University, UK

Accounting And Finance With Foundation Year in Aberystwyth University

This multi-accredited BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year degree offers you the chance to unlock and develop your technical knowledge, skills and expertise while gaining professional recognition from the world’s leading accountancy bodies such as the ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CII, ICSA. Topics covered include financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, taxation, audit and computerised accounting systems. This is the perfect degree if you are interested in pursuing a role within the Accountancy and/or Finance sector.

The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the foundation year, you will be brought up to speed on the fundamentals of Accounting and Finance, providing a solid base for you to go on and enjoy the full undergraduate degree.

Why study Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth?

• This programme will help fast-track your accountancy career by giving you exemptions from key professional examinations.
• You will be taught and mentored by qualified and recognised accountants who have a wealth of industry and academic experience.
• Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Accounting and Finance, N400].

Our Staff

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Graduate Destinations:

• Chartered Accountant;
• Chartered Certified Accountant;
• Chartered Management Accountant;
• Chartered Public Finance Accountant;
• Accountant Technician.

Some of our graduates have also explored other pathways:

• Tax Advisor;
• Auditor;
• Investment Analyst;
• Financial Trader;
• Retail Banker;
• Economist;
• Actuary.  

Careers and Employability

From the moment you arrive at the Aberystwyth Business School, we will work with you to build on your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Undertake a work placement or internship through the AberForward scheme, which is a paid internship;
• Work and network with employers from a range of national and international companies through our visiting speaker programme;
• Experience and learn with one of our partner Universities through our Erasmus + or International Exchange Programme. 

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
Student Visa in UK	Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
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