Program Overview

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Undergraduate Degree: Accounting & Finance BSc

Key Information

• Course type: Single honours
• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Required A-level: A*AA
• Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
• Duration: 3-4 years
• Application status: Closed
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025
• Optional study abroad
• Optional internships

Course Essentials

Course Aims

• We’ve designed this course to open your mind to a broad range of financial functions and principles. From management accounting and financial reporting to business law and investment management, you’ll explore different disciplines to help you understand every aspect of accounting and finance.
• Research plays a vital role in the way you learn at King’s. And this helps you develop vital analysis skills and understand the latest strategies for managing global businesses.
• When you study at King’s you won’t just learn about finance – you’ll be in the centre of a city with a thriving economy. There are always opportunities to learn more about the industry and meet people who know everything there is to know.

Base Campus

• Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Special Features

• Optional study abroad: On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office.
• Optional internships: Students will be supported through innovative digital education tools to discover meaningful work experience for themselves, including internships, insight programmes, which you can undertake alongside your studies.

Partners

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Awarding Institutions

• King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating Bodies

• King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics
• Preferred subjects: None

A-Levels

• Required grades: A*AA
• Must include grade A in Mathematics

Contextual A-Level Information

• Required grades: AAB
• Must include grade A in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

• Select a country to view equivalent international qualifications

English Language Requirements

• English language band: B

Selection Process

• Contextual consideration: We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements.
• Deferrals: Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
• Foundation courses: Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.
• Graduates: Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent.
• Personal Statement: Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application.
• Resits: We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications
• Transfers: Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent Study

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and independent study. A typical 15 credit module will include a one to two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial each week. We encourage critical analysis and debate on contemporary finance and accounting issues.

Assessment

• Written Examinations
• Presentations (Individual and Group)
• In-Class Tests
• Coursework

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written examinations, presentations (both individual and group), in-class tests and coursework. Some modules may include 'Tutorial Assessment' which may reflect your class participation.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits.

Required Modules

• Introduction to Financial Reporting (15 credits)
• Introduction to Management Accounting (15 credits)
• Principles of Finance (15 credits)
• Economics for Business (15 credits)
• Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
• Maths and Stats for A&F (15 credits)
• Introduction to Programming
• Capital Markets and Financial Institutions (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules available in your first year.

Employability

As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

• Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.
• Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.
• Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.
• Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.
• Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK

The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full Time Tuition Fees International

The International tuition fee for the academic year is £35,800 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions.
• Library fees and fines.
• Personal photocopies.
• Printing course handouts.
• Society membership fees.
• Stationery.
• Graduation costs.
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.