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Birmingham Newman University

Business, Accounting and Finance with Foundation and Sandwich Years

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS NN3S

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    5 years

  • Campus

    Birmingham Newman University

  • Intl. Tuition

    £12,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    NN3S

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Course Overview

Business, Accounting and Finance with Foundation and Sandwich Years at Birmingham Newman University in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

5,500

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

64.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£12,500

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Business, Accounting and Finance with Foundation and Sandwich Years
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Business, Accounting and Finance with Foundation and Sandwich Years topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Business, Accounting and Finance with Foundation and Sandwich Years
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Business and management
  • Business studies

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

5,500

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students5,500
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

64%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£12,500

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£12,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page