London South Bank University

Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Turn numbers into opportunities Not everyone takes the same route into university but if you’re passionate about working in business but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for one of our Accounting and Finance degrees, this course is for you. The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education, giving you broad-based view of the business world. You will develop knowledge and skills across key business disciplines, focusing on organisations, management and the changing environment in which they operate.

The Foundation Year will give you a well-rounded start, with exciting topics in problem-solving, data-handling, problem-solving, business communication and culture - all building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in today’s business environment. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement industry to get you work ready.

Key highlights

  • Foundation Year offers a broad-based introduction to the business world
  • Builds skills across key business disciplines, organisations and management
  • Topics include problem-solving, data-handling, business communication and culture
  • Opportunity to undertake an industry placement to become work ready

Entry requirements

  • A-level: DDE — …course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications: A Level DDE or: BTEC National Diploma MPP or: Access to HE qualifications with Pass or: Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — …HE qualifications with Pass or: Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Tax Adviser
  • Management Accountant
  • Finance Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £16,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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