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Accounting and Finance BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,780

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    London South Bank University

    London South Bank University began as the Borough Polytechnic Institute in 1892. However, the last 50 years or so have seen quite a few changes. It became the Polytechnic of South Bank in 1970, South Bank Polytechnic in 1987. It achieved full university status (alongside many such institutions) in 1992 as South Bank University, and […]

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    Course Summary

    London South Bank University’s BA degree in Accounting and Finance is a great pathway for students to found a rewarding, challenging career in accountancy, in business management, or in the financial services industry on ether the national or global levels.

    You’ll study the financial services industry in great detail, studying the strategy of risk management and how to meet your organisations financial goals. You’ll also learn a great deal about accountancy generally as well as the specifics of business, management and financial accounting. You’ll gain hands-on experience at financial and trading operations as well as becoming familiar with the technology which us industry standard all over the world.

    This program incorporates an optional year in professional placement, making it a 4 year pathway to a ‘3 year’ degree. This is more than an opportunity to gain experience as an intern, it is a way to set yourself apart from other graduates.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This is a 3 year program for most students, or 4 years with a year in professional placement.

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Business economics
    • Concepts of Management
    • Financial Accounting Fundamentals
    • Management Accounting
    • People and Organisations
    • Principles of Marketing

    Year 2 Modules:

    • Advanced Management Accounting
    • Business and Company Law
    • Employability Skills for Accountants
    • Financial Accounting and Analysis
    • Fundamentals of Finance
    • Taxation Fundamentals

    Year in Placement

    Placement is a great way to develop real world working skills within your chosen specialty, and to begin making the kind of professional contacts that can define your early career. The fact that many of these positions are paid handsomely is another factor worth considering. 

    If you choose this route, you’ll qualify for a BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Placement) degree.

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Accounting and Finance Theories and Issues
    • Advanced Corporate Reporting
    • Advanced Personal Taxation
    • Audit and Assurance
    • Corporate Finance and Risk Management
    • Enterprise Strategy
    • Financial Reporting
    • Managerial Finance

    Personal Finance

    Learning & Teaching

    You’ll learn in various ways, from attending tutorials, seminars and formal lectures to delivering presentations, working on projects in small groups attending computer skills sessions and simulating business experiences. You’ll also be able to rely on both a personal tutor and student mentor throughout your studies. Typically, you’ll spend around 26% of your learning time in a classroom setting (seminars and lectures), and the remainder in self-directed reading and study.

    Career Possiblities

    This industry demands more highly trained professionals than UK universities can easily supply every year, so employment rates for graduates are high. The school’s vocational approach and the opportunity for an internship or professional placement will further boost your employability.

    Many recent graduates of this program have opted to continue their training as chartered accountants. Some of them go on to work for major organisations like PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young or Deloitte LLP.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BA degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved at least 122 UCAS Tariff Points, or the international equivalent. Beyond that, a wide range of qualifications are accepted.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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