Accounting and Finance (with Placement) (with Foundation Year)

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.

Your next step – the degree
Our Accounting and Finance program is accredited by Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA, where you get exemptions from certain ‘must-have’ professional exams down the line, all while learning to guide business decisions across industries, job roles and borders, right in the heart of London - one of the biggest financial capitals in the world.

At LSBU you’ll get to speak the language of business, helping you to understand the recording, reporting and analysing of financial transactions, learning in our Bloomberg Suite with industry-standard software like Xero, Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.

Accounting and Finance is at the heart of every business across the world, so skilled accountants are in high demand across a wide range of sectors. Past students have undertaken work placements and secured graduate roles with the likes of the NHS, the City of London Police, HSBC, MHA, Morgan Stanley, Ardonagh Specialty and Gallagher, or in sectors like insurance and risk management. We’ve even had graduates move into roles with companies such as Natwest and Lloyds, accounting firms such as PWC and E&Y, corporations as well as SMEs and roles such as Finance Analysts, Senior Financial Accountant, and Internal Auditor.

You’ll Learn from expert and experienced professionals-turned academics who will support you at every step. Not only will you get the skills, experience and confidence to set yourself up in a £2.8 trillion industry, but you’ll get a head-start on the further professional qualifications needed to work and practice in specialist areas.

You’ll hit the ground running in First Year with the LSBU Discovery Project, as part of one of your Year 1 modules. Utilising a business project framework you’ll work with fellow students from LSBU Business School to take a project from start to finish, picking up problem-solving skills, idea generation tips and management experience along the way.

Our location gives you access to networking events and guest speakers from around the city and across industries. Alongside industry-experts-turned-LSBU-lecturers, they’ll give you valuable insight and coaching and help you take on a number of Accounting and Finance roles after graduation.

Choose London South Bank University (LSBU) this Clearing and start building your future in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

At LSBU, you’ll study at a university with a proud history of delivering professional, career-focused education in London since 1892. Our undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind, combining practical teaching, industry-relevant learning and real-world experience to help you prepare for life beyond graduation.

With campuses across London, LSBU gives students access to modern facilities, specialist learning spaces and a diverse, supportive community. Whether you’re learning in labs, studios, simulation environments or collaborative study spaces, you’ll be supported to develop the skills and confidence to take your next step.

Clearing is your chance to find a course that fits your goals. Choose LSBU and join a university focused on practical learning, student support and career success.

Apply through Clearing and start your journey with LSBU.