Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Accounting and Finance] From London South Bank University

Please note: Part-time option is not available to international students!

• Top 10 in UK for Accounting & Finance (Guardian).
• No. 1 amongst London competitors for learning opportunities in Finance (National Student Survey.
• Professional certification: become a part-qualified accountant with exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.Ê
• Great potential: senior chartered accountants can earn up to £135,000.Ê
• Software skills: youÕll learn industry-standard software including Bloomberg, Thomson One Banker, SAGE, Blueprint, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.

In addition to lectures, seminars and tutorials, teaching methods include student presentations, group working, role playing exercises, hands-on computing and computer assisted learning packages. WeÕll strengthen your interpersonal skills to help you establish a career in your chosen subject area by supporting you with a personal tutor and a student mentor.

Employability is at the core of this course. Our vocational approach to teaching will help you develop a wide range of skills that employers are looking for. You'll have the option of an industry placement and you'll document your experience, so that it's recognised by the accrediting bodies.

Careers

One of the most popular options on graduating is to go on to train as a chartered accountant. There are many different directions to pursue, specialising in financial reporting, taxation, auditing or forensic accounting. There are four main players in accountancy - Deloitte LLP, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC Ð but youÕll also find many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which provide plenty of opportunities on graduation, such as professional training and development.