BSC ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme from the University of London equips you with a practical and highly complementary combination of skills. Designed by the London School of Economics and Political Science – ranked #7 globally for accounting and finance – this programme is ideal for those seeking professional accreditation or applicable knowledge to advance their career.

Understand how and why organisations calculate, report and evaluate financial and accounting information.

Master a variety of practical accounting and finance techniques, and learn when and how to apply them.

Explore the complex ways broader market and economic forces affect modern organisations.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme challenges you to look beyond numbers. It will sharpen your analytical, logical reasoning and quantitative skills, helping you understand the broad implications of the financial decisions made by individuals, organisations and institutions.

Build a strong quantitative foundation.In addition to mathematics, statistics and economics, you’ll take courses on the core principles of accounting and finance.

Apply theory to real-world issues. Through more advanced accounting and finance courses, you’ll learn how financial data is used to make strategic decisions.

Develop specialised competencies. Once you’ve honed your quantitative and strategic skills, you’ll take advanced accounting and finance courses that align with your interests.

While many BSc Accounting and Finance graduates apply their skills in traditional finance fields, like investing, accounting and banking, others are drawn to government, nonprofit or nongovernmental organisations. Whatever your aim, this versatile degree prepares you for careers or further study in a wide range of fields, sectors and industries. Common career paths include: Accounting Management consulting Risk management Investment analysis Commercial banking Sales and trading Corporate management

  • Introduction to economics EC1002
  • Mathematics 1 MT105a (Half course)
  • Statistics 1 ST104a (Half course)
  • Principles of banking and finance FN1024
  • Principles of accounting AC1025
  • Managerial economics MN2028

          OR

  • Microeconomics EC2066
  • Financial management AC3059

          OR

  • Asset pricing and financial markets FN2190
  • Financial reporting AC2091
  • Auditing and assurance AC3093
  • Management accounting AC2097
  • Accounting: Markets and Organizations AC3193

While many BSc Accounting and Finance graduates apply their skills in traditional finance fields, like investing, accounting and banking, others are drawn to government, nonprofit or nongovernmental organisations. Whatever your aim, this versatile degree prepares you for careers or further study in a wide range of fields, sectors and industries.

Common career paths include:

  • Accounting
  • Management consulting
  • Risk management
  • Investment analysis
  • Commercial banking
  • Sales and trading
  • Corporate management

Graduates with a multidimensional understanding of modern financial systems and accounting techniques are extremely valuable – especially at a time when organisations are facing challenges like digital transformation and industry disruption.

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