Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) (Top-up)

We have recently changed our undergraduate degrees from Bachelor of Arts to 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. Complete your degree, open new doors with Accounting and Finance Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals. In your top-up year, you’ll study third year modules from the degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in the accounting and finance industry. Join an Accounting and Finance program accredited by Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, AIA, 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.

You may be eligible to join the top-up route if you have successfully completed, or received exemptions from, examinations with a recognised professional accounting body. This includes the following ACCA examinations: ACCA Applied Knowledge examinations: Business and Technology (BT) Management Accounting (MA) Financial Accounting (FA) ACCA Applied Skills examinations: Corporate and Business Law (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX) Financial Reporting (FR) Financial Management (FM) Audit and Assurance (AA) Or equivalent level 5 qualifications. If you do not meet the entry criteria above we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant. Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff. Missing English and Maths qualifications? If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.

IELTS 6.0 with all skills at 5.5 or above

September, January

International applicants (September 2026 intake): final application deadline (27 NOV 2026 for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Nepal)

• Southwark Campus, United Kingdom