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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N405

Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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5 yearsDuration
£18,150Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This foundation year will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key facets of business, accounting and finance, giving you the skills and comfidence to progress to our professionally accredited degree. Real-world experience and employer engagement Get hands-on with problem-based learning, direct employer activities and real-world business challenges. Get ready for your career With monthly employer engagement opportunities and embedded initiatives that provide professional mentoring, training, networking events and CV building. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Business Economics and Management
Mathematics for Finance
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Introduction to Management Accounting
Spreadsheet Modelling and Data Analysis
Business Communication and Professional Skills
Professional Practice and Ethics in Accounting
UCAS Code:N405
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

in any subjects. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,150

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£90,750

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£27,000£32,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£30,000
5 years£23,500£29,000£39,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Helena Kennedy Foundation

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Plymouth

About University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth offers Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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