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

Nottingham Trent University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Nottingham Trent University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Accounting is about communication, trust, and the ability to turn complex financial data into meaningful insights. With our Accounting and Finance course, with the integrated foundation year, youll develop the essential skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.

Your foundation year will build your confidence in key business and financial principles, preparing you for specialist modules covering topics such as cybersecurity, Big Data analytics, and the rise of digital currencies. Youll explore how fintech and AI are transforming accounting, all while gaining real-world insights from guest speakers at organisations like Monzo, KPMG, and the Bank of England.

Forget the outdated stereotypes - accounting today is innovative, ethical, and ever-evolving. If you're interested in digital changes in the industry or making smart business decisions, this course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to stand out in the fast-evolving world of finance.

What youll study

What are the key responsibilities of accountancy today? How can we make sustainable financial decisions that protect society, and not just profit margins? How have we grown efficiency, accuracy and insights over time - and where might accounting and finance be headed next?

These are the kind of questions youll be exploring on your course. Youll learn to see the big picture to think about accounting globally, not just locally, and to stay curious about its newest trends and challenges. Were big on practice, meaning youll have plenty of opportunities to test core theories in the real world - whether thats in case studies and scenario-planning, small-group consultancy projects with big companies, or worldwide internships and industry placements.

On NBS accountancy course, youll:

get to grips with the foundations of accounting and finance - from double-entry bookkeeping and report-writing, to costing, budgeting, and the key regulatory frameworks

learn how to interpret data, make great decisions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

explore todays accounting environment - from Big Data analytics and the rise of digital currencies, to what automation and algorithms can (and still cant) do

pick your own specialist modules as the course progresses - choose from taxation, forensic accounting, international tourism, and more

grow your vital ‘soft skills (things like financial story-telling, resilience, confidence and communication), attend major networking events, and build your employability with the support of genuine industry experts.

Heres a full breakdown of the modules youll be studying.

Careers and employability

Our graduates get great jobs

NBS students have built careers with major companies and financial organisations all around the world. Employed by organisations like Barclays, Boots, Amazon, ASOS, PKS Cooper Perry, KPMG, RSM and Deloitte, theyre now working in accountancy, auditing, credit control, private consultancy, corporate finance, insurance, investment management, personal banking, executive management, and dozens of other areas.

Accounting and finance - more than just a numbers game

Theres more to this degree than a lifetimes work in financial services. Accounting and finance is a universally respected area of study, and youll develop the transferable skills to open doors everywhere skills such as time-management and organisation, critical thinking and communication, problem-solving and analysis, and the ability to quickly understand and embed new technological developments.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 18,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 103 2

    35th out of 122 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 55%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    50th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    20th

    5
  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    127 57%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    42nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    28th

    3

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