this is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. the ba (hons) accounting and finance degree at cardiff met is professionally accredited by the association of certified chartered accountants, chartered institute of management accountants and the institute of chartered accountants in england and wales. as such, students may obtain substantial exemptions from these bodies’ professional examinations. the course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to all areas of accounting and prepares you for further study at the final stages of professional accounting qualifications. we have an ongoing strategic partnership with graham paul chartered accountants, which provides paid 12-week summer placements for a number of cardiff met students, with a view to offering permanent graduate training contracts. we offer this degree with two study options. you can choose four years full-time or five years full-time which would include a one-year industry placement before your final year that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. this year in industry gives you practical skills that many employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.