MSc Accounting and Finance

UK

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What will I learn?

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our

  • Employability Service
  • , which includes:

    • An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
    • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

    Our

  • Student Enterprise
  • team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

    Graduates who possess a combination of an LSBU Master’s degree and a professional accounting qualification are likely to be highly employable in senior positions in accounting and finance, not only in the UK but throughout the world. Excellent career opportunities exist in accounting and finance. Recent graduates have secured positions in accounting firms, industry, banking, finance and commerce.

    Our postgraduate offerings are aimed at providing a more well-rounded education to enhance student employability. A wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities to attend expert symposiums and conferences to enhance employability and enhance awareness of contemporary issues and developments within the subject domains.

    From the ‘Consultancy, Enterprise and Innovation’ and ‘Research Methods’ modules through to the Capstone Business Project students have the opportunity to identify areas of interest, explore ideas in a supportive environment and develop ideas through to impactful projects and beyond. Those students wanting to develop entrepreneurial ideas can receive additional support from the LSBU Enterprise Centre.

    Internship modules allow the student to gain valuable work experience while studying for a master’s degree and the student is supported by the School of Business Employability and Student Commercial Experience teams, both during the search process and when the student is actually working.

Which department am I in?

Accounting and Finance

Study options

Full Time (27 months)

Tuition fees
£16,900.00 (18,41,360) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Southwark Campus

103 Borough Road,

Kensington and Chelsea,

London,

SE1 0AA, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£16,900.00 (18,41,360) per year
On Campus Accommodation (Ensuite) - Starts from £194.25 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

103 Borough Road,

London,

Southwark,

SE1 0AA, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor's degree in economics with at least a lower second-class honour (2.2) or a related discipline such as finance or business with at least an upper second-class honour (2.1). Graduates holding a bachelor's degree with an upper second-class honour (2.1) in less directly related disciplines, such as engineering, mathematics, or other fields, may also be considered on a case-by-case basis by the course management team. Non-relevant degree holders with at least a 2.2 honours and relevant work experience in financial services will be evaluated individually. Completion of the Fundamental Level (Knowledge and Skills) of the ACCA examinations. Completion of the Operational and Management levels of CIMA examinations. Other relevant professional qualifications, including those obtained overseas. IELTS: The required English language skills to undertake this programme is IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) 6.5.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About London South Bank University

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