Foundation Year in Accounting, Finance and Economics
2025-26 Year of entry
Take this entry route to a full accounting or finance degree and open up a range of exciting career opportunities
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Why choose Foundation Year in Accounting, Finance and Economics at Middlesex?
This course is taught by the same expert staff who teach on our degree courses. You'll be able to develop transferable skills in accounting, communication and problem-solving.
What you will gain
This course will help build your confidence so that you'll be able to transfer to a full three-year degree. Our expert staff will give you the foundation skills you need if you're not quite ready for a degree or you're just returning to study.
What you will learn
The Foundation Year in Accounting, Finance and Economics is offered as an entry route to an accounting, finance or economics degree for those who don't yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level study.
You'll enrol on a four-year course, which includes the one-year foundation course. If you complete this year successfully you progress directly onto one of our three-year degree courses in this subject area.
The Foundation Year is for you if:
- You do not have the right qualifications for a full degree
- You feel you are not yet ready for degree-level study
- You are returning to study and feel you need some help to get up to speed with the demands of learning before embarking on a degree.
We offer the following courses:
- Accounting and Finance BA Honours
- Banking and Investment Finance BSc Honours
- Business Accounting BSc Honours
- Economics BSc Honours
- Business Economics BSc Honours
By joining us on this specialist foundation year, you'll enjoy benefits such as:
- An entry route to an accounting, finance or economics degree
- A high reputation – we are in the top five in London and in the top 300 worldwide in the Accounting and Finance University Rankings
- Opportunities to build your hands-practical accounting skills through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars and class-based discussions.
3 great reasons to pick this course
About your course
You will study four modules over the year. Each module is one year long which means you have the chance to examine topics in-depth. Get free access to the resources, learning materials and software.
The module enables you to develop an understanding of the foundations of business, law and social science disciplines. This will be achieved by introducing you to key concepts, principles and schools of thought in your respective subject areas, as well as how you intersect with each other which are then explored in the context of real-life events selected. You will apply your subject knowledge to news and case study scenarios and develop an appreciation of the complexity of such events.
This module will give you the fundamental written and oral communication skills required for studying at degree level. You'll develop analytical skills through problem solving, build your confidence working individually and as a member of a team, and gain appreciation of research techniques by using a range of library and e-learning resources.
This module will give you confidence to understand and explore data relevant to your field of study. You will be introduced to the fundamental quantitative ideas that you will need throughout your degree and career. These ideas will be illustrated and explored through current, real-life datasets. By the end of the course you will have experience of analysing a wide variety of datasets relevant to your discipline, and communicating your findings.
It will also develop your skill and confidence in using software to perform mathematical calculations, and help you appreciate data analysis in a wider context: you will be taught in mixed-programme groups that include business, law and social sciences students, so you will appreciate the application of quantitative methods to these other areas.
This module aims to provide students with the experience of a range of accounting, finance and economics projects that reinforce understanding of materials taught and provide opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in other Foundation Year modules. You will apply accounting related concepts and techniques to assess and interpret the performance of corporate organisations and articulate an understanding of corporate development through reports and discussion.
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Teaching
You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. You will learn by attending lectures, seminars and practical workshops. Seminars and workshops are a great opportunity to discuss what you have learnt in lectures and through independent study with your peers and tutors. Most seminar groups have about 25–35 students. Work is divided into credits of approximately 15 hours of study time. You will need to complete 120 credits per year, which are broken down into modules of typically 30 credits.
During your first year, your weekly timetable will typically consist of:
- 3 hours of lectures
- 7 hours of seminars
Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for coursework assessments.
Here is an indication of how you will split your time.
Year 1
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Percentage |
Hours |
Typical activity |
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30% |
360 |
Teaching, learning and assessment |
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70% |
840 |
Independent learning |
Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop your skills from research and practical skills to critical thinking. Our Sheppard Library is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday during term time. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus.
This foundation year is assessed by 100% coursework.
Assessments
We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.
The informal tests usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.
There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks.
Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.
To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.
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North London campus
Our north London campus is just 20 minutes from central London, giving you easy access to everything this vibrant city has to offer. Make the most of incredible professional opportunities, cultural experiences, and more affordable living, all within a supportive and close-knit campus community.
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Our Sheppard Library has over 1000 study areas with and 600 computer spaces, with some areas open 24 hours a day
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Make the most of our free laptop loans, e-books, printing and photocopying
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We have one of London's biggest university campuses with everything you need in one place.
Our facilitiesStudent support
We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.
Additional needs
We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia team.
Wellness
Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.
Work while you study
Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above. Visit the Middlesex Unitemps page.
Financial support
You can apply for scholarships and bursaries and our MDX Student Starter Kit to help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad.
We have also reduced the costs of studying with free laptop loans, free learning resources and discounts to save money on everyday things. Check out our guide to student life on a budget.
Careers
MDXworks
Our careers and employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.
Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has put us in the top 10 UK universities for students who want to be CEOs and entrepreneurs (Hitachi, 2021).
Global network
You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.
Entry Requirements
At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we'll support you all the way.
Qualifications
- 48 UCAS Points
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We’ll always be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. And, if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped for, we’ll also look at more than your qualifications. Things like your work experience, other achievements and your personal statement.
We accept students with a wide range of qualifications, including combinations of qualifications. Our entry requirements page outlines how we make offers where we have given a range (for example - BBB – BBC in A levels), and how we’ll make you an offer if you are studying a combination of qualifications (for example BTEC and A level).
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Mature students (over 21)
We welcome applications from mature candidates, including those without formal qualifications, provided you can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.
Academic credit
If you have a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three. Find out how you can transfer courses.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.
Interviews
You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.
We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:
- Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
- Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
- Work placements and networking with top London employers
- Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.
Qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.
English language
You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.
Visas
To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.
Please apply via UCAS using the UCAS codes below:
- Accounting and Finance BA Honours: N1FY
- Banking and Investment Finance BSc Honours: N3FY
- Business Accounting BSc Honours: N49F
- Business Management Finance BA Honours | Middlesex University London : N4FY
Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.
Fees & Funding
Fees
These fees are for 2025/26:
UK students1
Foundation year: £5,760
Undergraduate degree:
Full-time: £9,535*
Part-time: £79 per taught credit
*Depending on the duration of your study, your tuition fees for subsequent academic years may be subject to further inflationary increases (most recently, the UK government has suggested that increases may be linked to the All-Items Retail Prices Index – RPIX) in line with any additional rise in the tuition fee cap set by the UK government. Any annual increase in tuition fees will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.
As a part of our commitment to an excellent student offer at Middlesex University, we pledge to invest the additional money from tuition fee increases into the student experience, and we are consulting at present on what these improvements will be and will follow up with further details
International students2
Full-time students: £16,600
Part-time students: £138 per taught credit
Additional costs
The following study tools are included in your fees:
- Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
- Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
- Free printing for academic paperwork
- Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.
Scholarships and bursaries
To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you including our:
- MDX Excellence Scholarship offers grants of up to £2,000 per year for UK students
- Regional or International Merit Awards which reward International students with up to £2,000 towards course fees
- Student Starter Kit. Get help with up to £1,000 of goods, including a new laptop or iPad. Find out about our MDX Student Starter Kit.
Find out more about undergraduate funding and all of our scholarships and bursaries.
Fees disclaimers
1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
Based on the current fee, for a typical three-year degree, the total costs for your studies will be £28,605.
2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.
Chat with our students about life at Middlesex
View our range of student ambassadorsWe’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.
Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.
Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.
At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.