BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 82%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £37,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
87% 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 (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.