Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree will equip you with the practical skills, professional recognition, and real-world experience that employers demand. Whether you aspire to become a chartered accountant, financial analyst, business advisor or an entrepreneur, this course offers the essential foundation and flexibility to shape your future. You will: - Gain professional recognition with exemptions from key exams of ACCA, CPA Australia, and AIA, accelerating your journey to full qualification - Earn a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute (worth over £1,300) at no extra cost, providing a valuable professional qualification recognised by employers - Access exclusive learning resources as part of our status as an ICAEW Partner in Learning (PiL) - giving you a competitive edge in your studies and career - Study in a supportive, student-focused environment with small class sizes, ensuring personalised guidance and mentoring - Master industry-standard software through our partnership with Sage, preparing you for the digital finance workplace - Learn within Wrexham University’s Active Learning Framework (ALF), combining flexible online and face-to-face teaching to suit different learning styles - Benefit from our Business Graduates Association (BGA) Bronze Membership, unlocking consultative services and the BGA eLearning hub - Experience the financial world first-hand with field visits to institutions like the London Stock Exchange - Learn from expert lecturers who are professionally qualified in accounting or finance and bring real-world insights into the classroom Key course features - The course’s curriculum is aligned with key professional bodies, helping you work towards exemptions and recognition that accelerate your career - This degree is designed to support a wide range of career ambitions, equipping you with the technical expertise, strategic insight, and practical experience needed to thrive in today’s dynamic financial landscape - From day one, you will engage with the core principles that drive financial decision-making and business strategy - Our first-year Accounting and Finance course modules will build your confidence in financial thinking, analytical techniques, and commercial awareness - giving you a strong platform for progression - In your second year, you will tackle more advanced topics including financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and UK taxation. You will learn how to interpret complex data, apply regulatory frameworks, and make strategic decisions that impact business performance - By your final year, you will be ready to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. You will explore financial markets, auditing practices, and advanced reporting standards, culminating in a consultancy project that blends theory with practice. This hands-on experience develops your professional judgement and strategic insight - essential qualities for success in today’s competitive global environment