
Accounting and Finance - CertHe
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus; Croydon Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Count on success Successful money management is key to personal and professional success. The CertHE Accounting and Finance aims to equip students with a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Accounting and provide a first step towards obtaining higher level qualifications namely the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance. This is a one-year full-time degree programme which provides the opportunity to progress onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance upon full completion of the course (120 Credits).
Why Accountancy and Finance at LSBU? mortar-board We are ranked 2nd in London for Accounting and Finance by Guardian (2021), and 22nd in the UK overall. light bulb We are ranked 3rd in London for Accounting and Finance, among modern London competitors, by the Complete University Guide (2021), check-circle LSBU Business School is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), sister brand to the AMBA. rocket The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice. bar-chart Software skills: you’ll learn industry-standard software including Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 1 year September 024N UCAS Full-time 1 year January; September 024N UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus Croydon Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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The Croydon Campus is located at Electric House, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 1LB See our location page for more details.
Key highlights
- Builds sound knowledge of the basic concepts of accounting
- Progression onto year two of the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Hands-on training in Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS
- Business School is a member of the Business Graduates Association
- School holds IOEE Centre of Excellence status for entrepreneurial practice
- Study at Southwark or Croydon campus, with January or September starts
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications 64 UCAS points Or equivalent level 3 qualifications and L2 Maths.
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports 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 £5,000The 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 £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Accounts assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Finance assistant
- Payroll administrator
- Trainee accountant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £15,900 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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