Program Overview

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Accounting and Finance (including foundation year) - BA (Hons)

The Accounting and Finance (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year programme ideal for those returning to education after some time away, feeling unsure about their next steps, or taking this course as a required part of their degree pathway.

Course Details

• Course type: Undergraduate
• Typical duration: Four years
• Location: Holloway
• UCAS code: N403

Entry Requirements

• At least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
• English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience gained prior to starting university could count towards this course at London Met.

English Language Requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.

Assessment

You'll be assessed through exams, essays, group work, and a dissertation, all designed to help prepare you for entering the job market.

Professional Accreditation

If you successfully complete the full four-year course, you can gain exemption from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)'s fundamental exam papers, F1 to F9. The core modules that you study in Year 1, 2, and 3 also satisfy many of the requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA) as well as the award of full membership of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Career Opportunities

Accounting is a subject field with high demand for graduates. Opportunities for qualified accountants are extensive, and our graduates have found work with companies such as Angel Finance, the BBC, Grant Thornton, Hays Agency, Hartley Fowler LLP, The Courtauld Institute of Art, and The Royal Opera House.

Course Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

• Year 0: Foundation Year Programme
• Year 1:
  • Business Law and Ethics
  • Data Science, Research and Analysis
  • Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Learning through Organisation
  • Management Accounting Fundamentals
  • Management Information Systems
  • Understanding the Business and Economic Environment
• Year 2:
  • Company and Business Law
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Performance Management
  • Principles of Finance
  • Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
  • Taxation - Income Tax
  • Creating a Winning Business 1
  • Empowering London: Working within the community
  • Learning through Work
  • Auditing
  • Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Sustainability in Practice
• Year 3:
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Audit and Assurance Services
  • Dissertation
  • Financial Management
  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business
  • Financial Engineering
  • Financial Instruments
  • International Banking
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Personal Finance
  • Professional Experience Year Placement

Module Details

Each module has specific aims and learning outcomes that are detailed on the university's website.

How to Apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University. If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University.

Additional Costs

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.