Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) (Main pathway)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Accounting
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
As part of our on-going commitment to your future employability, we have recently revalidated our undergraduate courses and are delighted that they have accordingly changed from a Bachelor of Arts to a Bachelor of Science. This change reflects the analytical, evidence-based, and professional skills developed throughout the course, ensuring our curriculum remains current, relevant, and aligned with emerging trends, contemporary business practice, and the skills needed for success in the modern workplace. Learn to look beyond the numbers Money makes the world go round. But before it reaches your bank account, money is just figures on a screen, there to be meticulously studied by people who can see the stories and decisions beyond them. People like you. Join an Accounting and Finance program accredited by Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA, and get exemption from certain ‘must-have’ professional exams down the line, all while learning to guide business decisions across industries, job roles and borders, right in the heart of London - one of the biggest financial capitals in the world. At LSBU you’ll get to speak the language of business, helping you to understand the recording, reporting and analysing of financial transactions, learning in our Bloomberg Suite with industry-standard software like Xero, Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS. As part of our recent re-validation, we have increased the amount of Finance content on this programme, as well a renewed focus on meeting the developing ACCA framework, which will help you on your way to becoming a Chartered Accountant. Our revalidated Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) has been refreshed to meet the evolving demands of the profession, with a stronger focus on finance, employability, and alignment to Professional bodies framework, e.g. Association Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). You will develop practical, analytical and digital skills, including the responsible use of AI, alongside professional competencies valued by employers and accountancy bodies. With flexible assessment options and an optional placement year, the course is designed to prepare you for careers in accounting, finance and related fields, as well as progression to professional qualifications.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 with all skills at 5.5 or above
Fees
International students: £17,880 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,880 per year
Start dates
May; September; January
Application deadline
UCAS deadline for 2026 entry
Campus
- Southwark Campus, United Kingdom