BA Accounting and Finance
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 68%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 28%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 40%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £37,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 79 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University?
68% of students continued into their second year, and 28% left higher education.