BA (Hons) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR) - BA (HONS)

Our Accounting and Finance with foundation year programme has been specially designed to give you the introductory and foundational knowledge to confidently progress to degree-level study.

The course is delivered in a supportive learning environment with a focus on student and professional success. Our curriculum has been designed with future practice in mind, and students have the opportunity to pursue an optional placement in industry during their degree to gain relevant work experience and develop their employability skills.

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.

Why Accounting and Finance at LSBU?

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Ranked 2nd among London modern universities (The Best UK Universities guide, The Guardian, 2025)

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Ranked 4th among London modern competitors for Accountancy and Finance (Complete University Guide, 2025).

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Our graduates are currently working at major companies, including MHA, Morgan Stanley, Ardonagh Specialty and Gallagher.

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Highly commended for Outstanding Support for Students (Times Higher Education Awards, 2024.)

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96% of students on this course feel that teaching staff are good at explaining things and 100% say that the library resources support learning (National Student Survey 2024)

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Professional certification: become a part-qualified accountant with exemptions from the Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA.

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Software skills: you’ll learn industry-standard software including Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.

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Our teaching team brings a wealth of experience to the classroom, from researchers to professional chartered accountants.

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We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.