Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
London South Bank University
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

JAN-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

Start date

JAN-25

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Croydon Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

Start date

JAN-26

Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Accounting & Finance
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Course info

Accountancy and Finance specialists are highly skilled and in high demand. So, join this unique, top-ranked course and set yourself on the path towards a major professional accountancy qualification and an excellent career.As No 7 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2020), LSBU is a brilliant place to equip yourself with the accounting and finance skills you need in the heart of London, the world’s financial capital.The course has been designed with your future in ...Read more

Accountancy and Finance specialists are highly skilled and in high demand. So, join this unique, top-ranked course and set yourself on the path towards a major professional accountancy qualification and an excellent career.As No 7 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2020), LSBU is a brilliant place to equip yourself with the accounting and finance skills you need in the heart of London, the world’s financial capital.The course has been designed with your future in mind: developed with input from businesses, our courses ensure you gain the knowledge you need to succeed in the modern world. You’ll learn how to use data for decision making, taxation and managerial accounting, as well as finance in a digital world. You will be able to tailor the course to suit your interests and future ambitions through a range of option modules in your final year.You can also choose to complete a placement as part of this course, putting your skills and knowledge in to practice in a real business environment, gaining valuable professional experience and enhancing your employability prospects. We have a dedicated employability team who provide ample support in securing your placement and supporting you through out that journey and reaching your career ambitions – whatever they may be.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
Finance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
What students say
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Itmamur
18 Nov 24

Best is that I meet alot of new friends and worst would be I feel I do not belong..Read more

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Safa
14 Nov 24

The teacher support is great but i feel like there are not many opportunities to meet people through student union events...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
57%
Economics
31%
Business Studies
24%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
Sociology
15%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
48%
Economics
28%
Business Studies
24%
Psychology
15%
Sociology
13%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Finance / Accounting (General) reviews

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Itmamur
18 Nov 24
Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
Best is that I meet alot of new friends and worst would be I feel I do not belong...
Read more
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Safa
14 Nov 24
Accounting and Finance (with Placement) BA (Hons)
The teacher support is great but i feel like there are not many opportunities to meet people through student union events....
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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CUG ranking
114th
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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