Accounting and Finance (Accelerated) 2023/24

Accountancy and Finance specialists are highly skilled and in high demand. This 2-year degree has been designed to set you on the path towards a major professional accountancy qualificationand an excellent career in a shorter time, while also keeping the high standards of teaching and excellent exemptions.

And where better to study than our brand new, purpose-built campus, in the heart of one of Londons fastest growing areas?We are responding to the needs of a community and providing Londoners with a brand new business hub in the heart of Croydon. We have chosen our new campus as the home of our accelerated degrees, giving local residents an extra boost towards employment.

Developed with input from businesses, our courses ensure you gain the knowledge you need to succeed in the modern world. Youlllearn how to use data for decision making, taxation and managerial accounting, as well as finance in a digital world. You willbe able totailorthecourse to suit your interests and future ambitionsthrough a range of optionmodulesin your final year.

After graduating, there are a range of options open to you - someof ourAccountinggraduatesstart their ownpracticeonce qualified,andothers go onto have amazing careers in areas such as:

• Consultancy
• Taxation
• Audit
• Accountancy
• Retail
• Academia

Accelerated 2-year degree

By studying on a 2-year accelerated degree, you will be required to study throughout the year including through the summer. This allows you to complete the full course, with the same outcomes, in a shorter amount of time.. Students considering two-year degrees are expected to be highly self-motivated to complete the course within two years, and our academics and specialist personal tutors will be there to support you along the way.

Academic entry requirements

Visa information

As a Jordanian national you will need to obtain a student visa or equivalent to be able to study with us at LSBU. The main route for students to come to the UK to study is the General student visa. We have information about visas and immigration on our website and guidance on the requirements. It is also important to refer to the information and student visa Policy Guidance which is available on the Home Office website. You should also check the visa processing times if you are applying from Jordan.

For more information, please see our visas and immigration page and the Home Office website.

Scholarships

We currently offer a wide variety of scholarships with a total value of £1 million. Read more about LSBU scholarships for international students.

Our scholarships include Nationality Scholarships for residents of Jordan.

Representatives in Jordan

We do not currently have any representatives based in Jordan. If you would like further information regarding LSBU or making an application please contact us at [email protected].

Contact us

If you have any further questions regarding the application process or questions regarding courses please contact our Enquiries Manager via email [email protected] or phone +44 (0) 207 815 6189.

We strive to give our students a head-start to their careers. This course provides you with a number of Professional Accountancy Body exemptions, notably:

• Full exemption from the 9 ACCA Fundamental level exams, so you can work as a part-qualified accountant in public practice, industry or commerce upon graduation. If you decide to pursue the ACCA Professional level exams, you can prepare for them at LSBU with our specially designed programme.
• 9 exemptions from the AIA
• 8 exemptions from the CIMA
• 7 Exemptions from the ICAEW

How can I submit an application?

If you are an overseas student (and a national of a country outside the EU) or an EU national that does not have settled status, you can complete the LSBU Online Application Form. It is very important to upload all the necessary supporting documents as they are required to process your application.

You will be able to make 1 application and choose up to 2 courses to apply to.

Alternative application systems

If your course is not listed in our LSBU Online Application System you can apply via the following national application services:

• International undergraduate students (full-time and part-time) can apply via UCAS.

What happens next?

Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an email confirming that it has been successfully received and that your application is being checked by our International Admissions Team.

Your application will be reviewed by an International Admissions Officer and you will then receive an email stating your ID number to be used for any questions you may have about the status of your application.

Receiving a decision

The International Admissions Team will contact you once a decision has been made or if further information is required.

The decision will be made on the standard entry criteria for the course you have applied for (in accordance with our Admissions Policy) but we will also take into account your immigration history if you require a Student Sponsor visa.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or our courses please contact our International Enquiries Manager: [email protected] or +44 20 7123 4842

Important dates

The following dates apply to the academic year 2022/2023 and are subject to change.

September 2022 intake

• Last application – Closed to new applications
• We are no longer issuing offers for September 2022
• We are no longer accepting deposits for Sep 2022
• CAS Deadline – Friday 29 July 2022
• Latest date for arrival in the UK – Monday 12 September 2022

January 2023 intake

• Last application – Friday 4 Nov 2022
• Deadline to meet conditions – Friday 18 Nov 2022
• Deadline for receipt of  deposit payment – Friday 25 Nov 2022
• CAS Deadline – Friday 2 Dec 2022

Please note, not all courses have a January intake, please check individual course pages for information. We currently only have places on courses in our School of Engineering and School of Built Environment and Architecture and the above deadlines may be subject to change without notice once places are full.

If your chosen course does not have a January intake you can apply for our September 2023 intake via the course page.

Please note that the above dates apply to applicants that are overseas (outside the UK). If you are in the UK already, please contact our Enquiries Team to discuss your situation and to get updated deadlines: [email protected]