Program Overview

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

The Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) course at London Metropolitan University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the industry.

Course Details

• Course Type: Undergraduate
• Typical Duration: 3 years
• Location: Holloway
• UCAS Code: N400
• Entry Requirements:
  • A minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
  • English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Cost: Fees vary depending on the entry point; please select your entry point to display the fee.

Why Study This Course?

This challenging degree course will help students become qualified accountants or start work in a finance-related career. With a high level of professional exemptions from accounting bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of International Accountants (AIA), and Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), students will have access to an extensive network of industry contacts to help with optional work experience placements and projects.

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 1 Modules

• Business Law and Ethics
• Data Science, Research and Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
• Learning Through Organisations
• Management Accounting Fundamentals
• Management Information Systems
• Understanding the Business and Economic Environment

Year 2 Modules

• Company and Business Law
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
• Taxation - Corporate Tax
• Taxation - Income Tax
• Audit and Internal Control
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Sustainability, Business and Responsibility

Year 3 Modules

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Audit and Assurance Services
• Dissertation
• Financial Management
• Accounting Theory and Regulations
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Instruments
• International Banking
• International Trade and Finance
• Personal Finance
• Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)
• Professional Experience Year Placement

Accreditation

This course is accredited by a wide range of accounting bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA).

Student Satisfaction

The accounting and finance courses scored 81% for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025.

Career Opportunities

Accounting is a subject field with a high demand for graduates. Opportunities for qualified accountants are extensive, and 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.

Work Placements

There are opportunities for relevant placements, which can give students valuable work experience.

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.

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.