(Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year University of Plymouth

Overview

The  (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year course from the University of Plymouth  provides an additional entry-level year for you to gain further knowledge of a subject before starting a full degree course.

On completing the Foundation year successfully, you progress automatically onto the full degree course, which is usually three years. You don’t need to apply for a place on the full degree course.

Career opportunities

As an accounts professional you may work in financial management, auditing, tax, forensic and compliance roles, and be employed in private (also known as public) practice accounting firms, ‘in house’ within organisation finance departments, retail and investment banks. 

The accounting sector employs over 800,000 accountants and accounts related employees in the UK, responsible for the 'collection, analysis and reporting of financial information' which is core to commercial success and the economy, contributing £59 million to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

With such a wide range of careers open to you as a graduate, it is important to make sure you explore and research your options thoroughly so that you can make informed decisions about your future.