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Accounting (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time3 - 5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 17800 per year

About Accounting (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Accounting at BU?

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of the sector in your first year with the flexibility to transfer to a different specialism within accounting and finance at the end of the year  
  • Meet industry-leading practitioners and professionals through guest lectures, seminars and assessment activities 
  • Compete in the IBM Challenge through a series of simulated business exercises, allowing you to develop your employability and meet potential employers 
  • Study abroad at one of our international partner institutions in Australia, Canada or Europe 
  • Gain industry experience and enhance your employability by undertaking an optional 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
  • 95% of our graduates are working or studying fifteen months after graduating.

Course accreditations

The accreditation bodies on our BA (Hons) Accounting course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the Bournemouth University Business School experience: 

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide 
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation offers some exemptions from exams required to become a Chartered Accountant.

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in general business and management required for Accounting & Finance, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. 

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

  • £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £17,800 (Int'l)
  • Foundation Year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £17,800 (Int'l)
  • Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding.

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. 

Required Subjects: All subjects considered.

Please see below some examples of the international qualifications for entry onto Year 1:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course 
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option) 
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course 
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70% 
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course 
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70% 

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2024 and September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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