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Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Nottingham Trent University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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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Forget the outdated stereotypes - accounting today is innovative, ethical, and ever-evolving.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
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£ 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

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University League Table
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Campus address
Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom
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