Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) - 2027/8
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year |
| DipHE | Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year |
| CertHE | Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UKA10058 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UKA10103 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme specification.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
EDWARDS Nick (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/06/2026
Educational aims of the programme
- to develop in students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to sustainable solutions to theoretical and applied problems in business and economics
- to develop in students, through the study of business and economics, a range of generic skills that will be of value in employment and self-employment
- to develop students who are resilient, resourceful, independent, reflective thinkers and ready to succeed at higher levels of study
- to develop students' analytical skills and abilities to develop simplifying frameworks for studying the real world, with reference to employment and self-employment contexts
- to enable confident, critical, and creative use of a full range of digital technologies for information, communication, and problem-solving in contemporary business contexts
- to enable students to gain knowledge in economic, business and management concepts, theories, ideas and tools and their application
- to equip students with appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and problems associated with business and economic policy-making in a global context
- to foster an understanding of differing approaches to the analysis of economic phenomena in order to interpret real world economic events and critically assess a range of types of evidence
- to provide opportunities for students to appreciate and apply data analysis and statistical tools as a basis for interpretation and analysis
- to provide students with a knowledge of ethical frameworks and their repercussions for decision making
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key economic and business concepts and theories, and critically evaluate models and approaches which facilitate decision making and application to real world contexts. | KC | ||
| Show critical understanding of different influences upon decision making (including global, ethical and cultural factors) through awareness of the international business environment and current global economic trends, and show critical understanding of the impact of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic factors on different economies. | KC | ||
| Demonstrate creative problem solving and decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable contexts, with awareness of essential functions within organisations and their competing priorities. | KCPT | ||
| Critically analyse characteristics of entrepreneurship and demonstrate commercial awareness, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking through completion of business and management tasks. | KCP | ||
| Interpret, analyse and synthesise information and data in order to compare and contrast the economic performance of nations and organisations, displaying appropriate quantitative skills where appropriate. | KC | ||
| Use well-developed digital skills to research good quality information for use in academic work and make creative use of a range of digital technologies for information, communication, and problem-solving in contemporary business contexts. | CPT | ||
| Show confidence, resilience and independence as a learner, learn from feedback and improve their own performance through critical reflection. This will include well-developed and resourceful approaches to time management, prioritisation and personal organisation which enable students to complete work to deadlines. | CPT | ||
| Demonstrate oral communication skills appropriate for academic work, including the skills and confidence necessary to deliver an engaging oral presentation to an audience. | KPT | ||
| Demonstrate written communication skills appropriate for academic work, with an understanding of the conventions for writing in different genres acceptable to an academic audience, including an understanding of how to use sources appropriately in academic work, using relevant referencing techniques. | KCPT | ||
| Show evidence of effective teamwork in completing group tasks with strong interpersonal skills and communication, demonstrate effective leadership in teamwork contexts and evaluate the leadership of others. | PT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 please view the programme specification for the full-time BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance.
Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and professional training year please view the programme specification for the full-time with PTY BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2027/8 academic year.