Course Summary

If you have successfully completed the Lancaster University Foundation Degree Accounting at the University Centre at Blackburn College you can progress on to the BA (Hons) Accounting (Top-up) up course. This is a one year full time course specifically designed to complement the Foundation Degree Accounting and is awarded by Lancaster University. The course will produce honours-level graduates with higher level skills and knowledge within a financial, accountancy and management environment. If studying full time it can take as little as three years to achieve a BA (Hons) Accounting. Most students complete the FdA Accounting in two years and a further year to achieve the BA (Hons) top up.

Course Details - Modules

All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 6 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Business Project, Accounting Information Systems and Control Issues Financial Reporting, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Business Taxation, Corporate Finance and Related Ethical Issues.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You will be assessed by examinations, presentations, research projects, essays and case study reports.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L400

Institution code: B40

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


In order to join this programme you will need to have successfully completed . If you have received less than a Merit grade overall in your Foundation Degree you will be invited to attend a guidance interview first to ensure you are fully prepared for the Top Up programme. Additional preparation for study at the Top Up programme may be required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 8250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8250.0 Year 1
Scotland 8250.0 Year 1
Wales 8250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Feilden Street
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Blackburn
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