London Metropolitan University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study this course? With a high level of professional exemptions from the accounting bodies ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA, AIA and IFA, this challenging course will help you become a qualified accountant or start work in a finance-related career. You'll have access to an extensive network of industry contacts to help with optional work experience placements and projects. More about this course Through this course, you’ll develop your academic writing, your independent research skills and your practical skills in business and accounting software such as Microsoft Excel, Sage and Oracle. The programme is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations and plenary sessions. Between them, our staff have accumulated an impressive level of academic and professional experience in public audit, taxation, financial reporting, management accounting and information systems. Occasionally, distinguished external speakers are invited to make presentations on contemporary accounting, finance and business-related issues. We place particular emphasis on employability, and our lecturers, who have a wide network of industry contacts, can help you with optional work experience placements and projects. On completion of the course, you’ll receive full exemption from all of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)’s fundamental exam papers. What our students say "The highlight of my time at London Met so far has been using the resources made available by the University, especially the careers department, along with the skills obtained on my degree to successfully secure an intern finance position in my first year." Usman – Accounting and Finance BA student If you do not have traditional qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing the Accounting and Finance including foundation year course.
Modules
Example Year 1 modules include: Business Law and Ethics (core, 15 credits); Financial Accounting (core, 15 credits); Management Information Systems (core, 15 credits); Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core, 15 credits); Management Accounting Fundamentals (core, 15 credits); Data Science, Research and Analysis (core, 15 credits); Learning through Organisations (core, 15 credits); Understanding the Business & Economic Environment (core, 15 credits). Example Year 2 modules include: Financial Reporting (core, 15 credits); Company and Employment Law (core, 15 credits); Management Accounting (core, 15 credits); Principles of Finance (core, 15 credits); Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis (core, 15 credits); Taxation-Income Tax (core, 15 credits); Taxation-Corporate Tax (core, 15 credits); Audit and Internal Control (option, 15 credits); Sustainability, Business and Responsibility (option, 15 credits); Fundamentals of Project Management (option, 15 credits). Example Year 3 modules include: Professional Experience Year placement (option, 30 credits); Advanced Financial Reporting (core, 15 credits); Financial Management (core, 15 credits); Advanced Management Accounting (core, 15 credits); Accounting Theory and Regulations (option, 15 credits); Dissertation (core, 30 credits); Audit and Assurance Services (core, 15 credits); Practicing Business Strategy (option, 15 credits); Financial Instruments (option, 15 credits); Financial Engineering (option, 15 credits); Personal Finance (option, 15 credits); International Trade and Finance (option, 15 credits); International Banking (option, 15 credits).
Assessment method
There are a variety of assessment tools used in the core modules, including essays designed to showcase your writing skills, and presentations designed to prepare you for the job market. Some modules use more traditional methods of assessment, such as closed-book examinations, in order to gain professional body exemption.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Public Finance and Accountancy, Chartered Institute of
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For up to date English language requirements please see: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/international-admissions/application-guidance-and-entry-criteria/english-language-requirements/undergraduate-english-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £17600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB