Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Undergraduate

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This course offers you the chance to gain a solid foundation in a broad range of potential career options within finance, accountancy, financial management or fiscal management.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2025-26 2026-27

Location

CU Coventry (Coventry) and
Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

4 years full-time
5 years sandwich

UCAS codes

NNDF

Start date

September 2026
November 2026
January 2027
March 2027
May 2027
July 2027

How to apply

Your UCAS Guide

Download a prospectus

Course overview

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

Foundation year

This year aims to provide the fundamental knowledge and skillset in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics.

Degree

Sound financial knowledge and accountancy skills help businesses make informed decisions, develop the right strategies and achieve growth, while also considering ethics and sustainability. Management roles often require budgeting and financial administration skills to keep a business on track and achieve targets. Coventry University’s Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) course is designed to help you develop these capabilities.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

Why you should study this course

Shape your future in accounting and finance with a degree designed for flexibility, professional recognition and real-world experience.

Foundation year

Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
Provides a grounding in key areas of accounting and finance.

Degree

Tailor your study to your chosen career path: in your first year, you will study a range of subjects aimed at giving you a grounded understanding of the principles around accounting, finance and financial management. In your second and final years, you will build on this foundation and narrow down your focus to specialise in your area of interest.
Prepare for professional qualifications: our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Enjoy an engaging student experience: participate in events² such as International Audit Week and International Tax Week, where you get to network with industry partners, engage with student delegations from international universities and compete in a simulated environment, bringing academic learning to life.
Put your skills to the test: prepare and analyse financial statements and study the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a range of organisations.
Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor:⁴ gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk Fame, along with opportunities for professional certifications for Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and in ESG.^2,4
Benefit from real-world exposure: boost your employability with an optional sandwich year², offering you the chance to gain hands-on industry placement experience. Past students have undertaken placements at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.
Join like-minded communities: enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society or the Economics Society.²

Accreditation and professional recognition

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

This course is currently accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the 2025/26 intakes and is subject to re-accreditation for the 2026/27 intakes. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for exemption from a number of Applied Skills level ACCA papers, depending on the modules studied. Please note that additional papers will be required to be taken in order to attain the ACCA qualification, which will incur additional costs. You will also need to fulfil the practical experience requirement, register with ACCA and apply for relevant exemptions as well as meet any applicable visa requirements. For more information, please visit the ACCA website.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

This course is currently accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the 2025/26 intakes and is subject to re-accreditation for the 2026/27 intakes. Successful completion of the course entitles students to exemptions from a number of CIMA papers. Please note that additional papers will be required to be taken in order to attain the CIMA qualification, which will incur additional costs. You will also need to fulfil the practical experience requirement and register with CIMA and apply for relevant exemptions. Please see the CIMA website for more details. Should CIMA accreditation not be received we will write to you as soon as possible.

Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

This course is currently accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the 2025/26 intakes and is subject to re-accreditation for the 2026/27 intakes. Subject to the accreditation being approved, upon successful completion of this course, and obtaining a minimum mark of 50% on the specified modules you will be able to secure exemptions from certain ICAEW papers. Additional papers are required to be taken in order to attain the ICAEW qualification. These will incur additional costs, and you will need to fulfil the practical experience requirement. You will also need to register with ICAEW and apply for the relevant exemptions. Please visit the ICAEW website for more details.

International Audit Week

International Audit Week is usually held annually, and is dedicated to helping students develop their auditing skills, with a view to successful careers in the audit and accounting sectors.

What you'll study

Common First Year - designed to broaden your knowledge and connect you with students on related courses, this collaborative first year approach gives you broad exposure across your chosen subject area helping you develop well-rounded skills and insights. During your first year, you’ll work alongside peers from similar disciplines to expand your understanding. You’ll collaborate and share experiences, building teamwork and communication skills. If you discover a passion for a specific subject area, you have the option to switch to a related degree after successfully completing your first year (subject to progression requirements).

Common first year courses

Accountancy BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

Modules

Principles of Finance – 30 credits

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of finance, encompassing both personal and corporate finance. Delve into essential concepts, such as income, debt, savings and investments from a personal finance perspective. This module covers the components of the financial system and their role in the saving-investment process.

Gain an understanding of investment basics by examining financial risk and return. This module navigates the UK financial regulatory framework, emphasising the roles of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) in overseeing financial services and ensuring financial stability. It also discusses general regulation of the banking system with a focus on bank management practices.

Learn about the time value of money, including discounting and compounding techniques, to determine present and future values. From a corporate finance perspective, this module explores the fundamental objectives of a business and covers three primary business decisions: raising finance, investing finance and distributing finance. You should learn the methods of raising long-term finance by businesses and the valuation models used to estimate the value of shares and bonds. You should also develop the skills to analyse major investment decisions using various project appraisal techniques. Finally, you would learn key financial theories relating to the payment of dividends.

Compulsory

Principles of Financial Accounting – 30 credits

This module focuses on the main principles governing the recording of business transactions and the presentation of financial information for external reporting globally. Learn about the systems and techniques businesses use to produce financial statements. This module also covers the core concepts that underpin these statements. Furthermore, it aims to introduce the main financial statements produced by different business organisations and explain what these indicate about business performance.

Compulsory

Principles of Management Accounting – 30 credits

This module focuses on the nature and behaviour of costs. It introduces various approaches to the treatment of overheads and the different costing and decision-making techniques available to the management accountant. This module introduces you to a range of management accounting techniques, including, but not limited to, budgeting, measurement and analysis of variances, contribution analysis and throughput accounting.

Compulsory

Mathematics, Statistics and Academic Skills – 30 credits

This module aims to develop your ability to apply appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques to financial and economic problems. You should learn a range of academic skills to support your learning and future career options. You will build on your existing mathematical knowledge while developing a better understanding and application of other mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to accounting and finance.

The module content aims to develop and improve your skills in time management, academic research, writing and digital literacy in spreadsheets and statistical packages.

Compulsory

Modules

Business Law, Ethics and Sustainability – 30 credits

Gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to identify and deal with legal and ethical issues likely to be encountered in business. This includes an understanding of how the law and ethical frameworks operate, and the ability to apply the law and the frameworks to real-life scenarios. This module aims to cover the legal system, the law of contract, tort law (including professional negligence), business formation (including types of business: sole trader, partnership, limited company; funding and liability), the nature and function of various types of company structures and the rights and obligations of shareholders and directors.

This module also covers the fundamentals of business ethics and sustainable decision-making and the various dilemmas that individuals and organisations might face. You will consider the impact of business ethics and sustainability concepts within corporations, including decision-making, governance and corporate social responsibility within a global economy. This module will draw on local and global case study material and relevant academic literature drawn from a variety of business disciplines.

Compulsory

Financial Reporting – 30 credits

The Financial Reporting module focuses primarily on the preparation of published financial statements by public limited companies. Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply International Financial Reporting Standards and accounting theory in the preparation of published financial statements of entities, including a simple group structure. Develop the skills necessary to critically analyse and interpret financial statements and become aware of limitations in published accounting information. Throughout the module, you will apply theories and concepts to real-world examples, replicating scenarios that accountants regularly face.

Compulsory

Financial Information Systems – 30 credits

Explore the role of information systems in modern accounting (financial and management). Examine the support of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) within financial reporting, internal control, risk management and strategic decision-making. Gain hands-on experience with database management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (for example, SAP), small and medium enterprise accounting systems (for example, SAGE) and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and cloud computing.

The module also emphasises cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and ethical considerations in AIS. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical case studies, you should develop the skills necessary to design, evaluate and optimise AIS sustainable solutions in a business environment within industries.

Compulsory

Financial Management – 30 credits

Develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager. Module content will focus on investment, financing and working capital decisions. You will critically evaluate financial objectives, risk management strategies and capital market operations. You should develop an understanding of the trade-off between risk and return and the valuation of financial assets. This module emphasises business financing decisions, investment appraisal techniques and working capital management to ensure effective financial decision-making. You should also learn to apply numerical and analytical skills within a framework that promotes sustainability, social responsibility and ethical financial practices.

Compulsory

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement² can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

UK Work Placement– 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

Modules

Undergraduate Project – 30 credits

This module is your chance to apply the knowledge and insights learnt on the course. It aims to develop you into an independent and ethical researcher. You will conduct a research project related to your course to evidence your intellectual, technical and analytical skills. You will receive personalised support and guidance from a supervisor and benefit from critical discussions and cross-fertilisation in group supervision sessions.

Compulsory

Performance Management for Decision-making – 30 credits

This module builds on the Principles of Management Accounting module covered in your first year. It introduces more complex techniques that can be used to facilitate organisational performance management and enhance the decision-making process. You should develop the knowledge and skills necessary to select appropriate management accounting techniques and apply these to business situations. Learn the limitations of techniques employed, appreciate the role of risk and uncertainty and consider the influence of behaviours that can undermine entity performance.

Compulsory

International Finance and Portfolio Management – 30 credits

This module examines how portfolios are structured, monitored and managed, considering the impact of global financial markets, macroeconomic factors and international financial flows on investment strategies. Develop a strong understanding of portfolio optimisation techniques, risk-return trade-offs and performance evaluation methods.

Explore key international finance management topics such as exchange rate determination, balance of payments, global capital flows and financial risk management, assessing their implications for asset valuation and investment performance.

Compulsory

Optional Modules

Choose one from the following three optional modules:

Availability of optional modules may vary depending on student demand.

Optional

The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study.

Modules

Academic Skills for Accounting and Finance - 30 credits

In this module, you will start the year by setting academic goals, this helps track development throughout the course. You’ll be introduced to a range of skills that will aid you throughout the course and further study, such as critical thinking, planning and resource management and interpersonal skills.

Additionally, you will look to gain skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), team working, communication, planning and more. We will also discuss plagiarism, referencing and professional standard skills throughout the module, so that you receive thorough academic training.

Compulsory

Accounting and Spreadsheets - 30 credits

In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of accounting and finance. You will explore and analyse different streams of accounting, such as partnership accounts, control accounts, sole trader accounts and accounting systems. We introduce professional software to you from the outset, so that by the end of the year, you should be proficient in industry-standard software.

To solidify your understanding, we test your knowledge through case studies centred around spreadsheet software.

Compulsory

Investment and Risk - 30 credits

Investment and risk are specialist sectors within financial services, yet the discipline is required in every business.

In this informative module, you will understand the impact that macro- and micro-environments have on investment and returns, as well as the nuances of ethically and socially responsible investments. Exploring modern and exciting case studies, you will learn about asset class, packaged investment products and asset allocation.

Throughout this module, we will introduce you to the notion of working autonomously, taking control of your work and gaining the confidence to make informed decisions.

Compulsory

Cost, Revenue and Professional Ethics - 30 credits

This module focuses on the application of the fundamental concepts for accountants, including, ethics, costs and revenues. In preparation for progression onto our degree course, this module teaches you the ethical side of accounting, such as resolutions to ethical dilemmas and legal considerations when dealing with clients. In addition, you will look closely at costing methods and behaviours within the accounting profession. At this stage, you should be able to analyse data and information and you will be required to complete a test to confirm your competency in this subject.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

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My experience at Coventry University was characterised by exceptional education and unwavering support from faculty members. They demonstrated a profound sense of responsibility, nurturing both my academic achievements and my personal growth. During seminars, teachers diligently addressed my queries, and their prompt responses to emails further demonstrated their dedication to my learning. Additionally, Coventry University offers an outstanding academic environment, featuring a 24-hour accessible library and abundant scholarly resources, which greatly facilitated my learning endeavours.
Leyi Chen, Accounting and Finance BSc (2024)

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How you'll learn

The foundation year is focused on applied learning through a blend of lectures, tutorials and online learning. There are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which are more reflective of a working environment.

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours:

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and Independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which generally take place at the end of each six-week block.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Our teaching has a strong focus on merging theory and practice. You will be engaged in simulation and practical exercises, such as preparing and analysing financial statements or assessing financial investment options, giving you the opportunity to apply theory to real-life scenarios that professional accountants encounter on a day-to-day basis.

You will have the opportunity to use one of the largest educational trading floors in Europe⁴, running Bloomberg trading terminals and giving access to a wealth of live and historical trading market data.

You will benefit from formative feedback on your work delivered in class and online.

You will aim to develop team working, communication and leadership skills through participating in group projects.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

Your assessments are designed to be varied, and relevant to your learning. Depending on the module, you may demonstrate your skills and knowledge through:

group work: to build collaboration skills
presentations: to develop confidence in sharing your ideas
reports or projects: that reflect real-world practice
coursework: for ongoing engagement with the subject
exams: to test your knowledge under timed conditions
individual assignments: to showcase your independent thinking

Our assessment strategy is structured to be fair and transparent, helping us and you to track your progress towards achieving the course learning outcomes that matter for your future.

International Experience Opportunities

In the past, our students have had the opportunity to visit universities abroad to study alongside students, see how finance is taught internationally, appreciate the issues in different countries and broaden their perspectives.

Closer to home, you might have the opportunity to participate in European field trips² as part of events such as the annual Tax Week initiative or the annual Audit Week, both of which were conducted in collaboration with European universities, and saw students work collaboratively on related projects.

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed².

My passion is to help build students' confidence in their own abilities to disentangle the complex issues of accounting and finance. It’s great when students question assumptions, consider alternative perspectives, reflect on ethical dilemmas, and discuss wider social or environmental implications. I qualified with two professional accounting bodies (CIMA & CPA Australia) and worked as an auditor and commercial analyst. Subsequently, I taught for many years at various institutions in several countries. Whilst I share my experience with learners, I also listen to them as well as hope to inspire them, so they embrace the life-changing possibilities this course offers them.
Dr Simon Huston, Associate Course Director 2024

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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

64 UCAS tariff points. All foundation courses require GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. For T levels: overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T level qualification in any subject.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

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Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£5,760	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

Degree

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£9,790 per year	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Applies to degree only:

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Foundation year funding

In order to receive funding for degree with foundation year courses, you will need to complete a four-year degree programme which includes the integrated foundation year, otherwise you may be responsible for your foundation year fees. For further information, please refer to the 'Tuition Fee Loan' details in the 'Funding your undergraduate course' section of our 'Fees and finance' page.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathway courses for additional options.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Our foundation years are taught at CU Coventry’s Mile Lane building, a short walk from the city centre. You’re part of the university from day one, so during your foundation year you’ll have access to the wider facilities at Coventry University. Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll transfer over to studying your chosen degree at Coventry University, where you'll be taught on campus in the relevant academic buildings.

Located on our Mile Lane campus, you will have access to our Library and Learning Services (LLS), fully equipped seminar rooms and IT suites⁴. You can also take advantage of reading rights in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library, make use of sport centre facilities and receive full membership to Your Students' Union.

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Mile Lane

The campus is home to an on-site library with bookable one-to-one academic writing service and library support sessions, fully equipped seminar rooms, open-access study areas, a café and an IT suite. Our labs contain industry-standard equipment so that you learn using the same equipment as many industry professionals.

The Hub

At The Hub you'll find the Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Students’ Union and Square One (which provides entertainment from quiz nights to live music), the Spirituality and Faith Centre, Tank Studio, Careers Office and a fantastic food court.

Lanchester Library

Coventry University’s Lanchester Library is usually open 364 days a year, and has 1,400 study spaces, including group and silent areas. It also currently offers more than 550 computers and an additional 120 free-to-loan laptops.

We have a range of facilities⁴ available to support our students in putting the theories you are taught into practice.

Take a virtual tour

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The Trading Floor

The Trading Floor is an invaluable facility that allows you to get hands-on with industry-standard software. Featuring contemporary dual-screen Bloomberg terminals, the facility can add a dynamic, practical element to your course.

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Lanchester Library

The library is open 364 days a year. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams that can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 18 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

Careers and opportunities

According to the Hays 2025 UK salary and recruiting trends data, a trainee accountant in the UK can earn anything between £22,500 and £37,000, while part-qualified can earn as much as £50,000.

The global average salary for a newly qualified ACA in 2025 is £55,000 according to ICAEW data, with the average salary for members across all sectors standing at £107,000. For members working in industry, the average global salary rises to £132,000.

You should graduate this course with highly sought-after technical, analytical and professional skills, ready to launch an impressive global career. You should be well placed to pursue a wide variety of potential future career options in areas such as:

finance
management
accounting
banking
auditing
personal and corporate finance
business
education in private, public and third sector organisations.

Alternatively, this course could set you on the path towards further study for a professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant.

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Where our graduates work

Our graduates have gone on to work for companies spanning a range of sectors such as BDO, Britvic, Meggit, ICON plc, and The Wigley Group.

Further study

Upon successful completion of our Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) course, you may wish to continue to further your studies at postgraduate level with our Finance MSc here at Coventry Business School.

You can explore all of your options using our postgraduate course search tool.
You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

Please note that further study opportunities² are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply.

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How to apply

BSc (Hons) with foundation year

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This course with foundation year is not available to international students.

UK students

Full-time students can apply for this course through UCAS. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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Disclaimers

Study location

The Foundation Year study route will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University.

If you choose to study at CU Coventry for your Foundation Year, then your learning will be based at CU Coventry, Mile Lane, Coventry. Subject to meeting progression requirements you will then transition to the relevant Coventry University subject building for your progression degree.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

⁴Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The current 2025/2026 contract applies to students starting between September 2025 and July 2026. Students starting between September 2026 and July 2027 will be covered by the 2026/2027 Student Contract. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.

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Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Course features

Course option

Year of entry

Location

Study mode

Duration

UCAS codes

Start date

Course overview

Foundation year

Degree

Rated Gold Overall

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

Degree

Accreditation and professional recognition

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

International Audit Week

What you'll study

Modules

Modules

Modules

Modules

Modules

Why study economics, finance and accounting at Coventry University?

How you'll learn

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours:

Guided and Independent study:

Online learning:

Assessment

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Guided and independent study

Online learning

Assessment

International Experience Opportunities

Entry requirements

Other qualifications and experience

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

Fees and funding

Foundation year

Degree

Foundation year funding

*Irish student fees

**This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathway courses for additional options.

Facilities

Mile Lane

The Hub

Lanchester Library

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The Trading Floor

Lanchester Library

Careers and employability

Careers and opportunities

Where our graduates work

Further study

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