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Southampton, Solent University

Accountancy and Finance with Foundation Year

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS AF03

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£19,081 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£9,790 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
AF03

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles. Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
8,515
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
15.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
65.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£19,081
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Management
  • Management services
  • Finance
  • International finance
  • Public finance
  • Accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Financial services
  • Financial decision making
  • Investment
  • Economics
  • Monetary economics

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
8,515
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
15%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students8,515
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students15%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
65%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Finance graduates enter investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, financial analysis and fintech roles.
  • Graduate schemes at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BlackRock, HSBC and the Big Four are primary entry points, with CFA or ACA qualification typical career progressions.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£19,081
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£19,081per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr