Programmes

BSc Accounting and Finance

  • Undergraduate
  • Department of Accounting
  • UCAS code NN34
  • Starting 2024
  • Home full-time: Closed
  • Overseas full-time: Closed
  • Location: Houghton Street, London

The undergraduate BSc Accounting & Finance programme is topically focused on accounting and finance but is fundamentally grounded in other core social science disciplines as well as practically connected to the social sciences through optional courses and LSE100.

Specifically, in addition to developing core knowledge and skills in accounting and finance, you will learn to analyse how accounting and finance is concerned with a range of institutional and organisational processes of calculation, reporting, and evaluation. You will also learn to appreciate the interdependencies between accounting and accountability, financial management and risk, performance management and sustainability, governance and regulation, policy making and change, among other key fundamental concepts related to, implicated in, or affected by accounting and finance. You will learn to critically evaluate the use and suitability of accounting and finance techniques in different contexts. You will gain a deep understanding of the nature of organisations in the economy and society, and the crucial role that accounting and finance play in societies, economies, institutions, markets, organisations, and even individual behaviours.

This diverse social science approach to accounting and finance makes our graduating students highly sought after by a wide range of organisations globally in any area related to accounting or finance, and even beyond into other areas. Recent graduates of this programme have gone on to work in the areas of professional accountancy, investment banking, investment analysis, management consultancy and financial management, but also in the public sector as well as into further academic study. If you successfully complete the degree, then depending on the optional courses you have taken, you may be eligible for exemptions for some examinations of the professional accountancy bodies.

Visit the Department of Accounting Virtual Undergraduate Open Day page to find out more about studying in the department, access virtual resources and watch event recordings from our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day. 

View Open Day Presentation slides 2023 (PDF)

 

Programme details

Key facts

Academic year (2024/25) 30 September 2024 - 20 June 2025
Application deadline 31 January 2024
Duration Three years full-time
Applications/places/ratio 2022 1962/114/17:1

For information about tuition fees, usual standard offers and entry requirements, see the sections below.

Entry requirements

Below we list our entry requirements in terms of GCSEs, A-Levels (the entry requirements should be read alongside our A-level subject combinations information) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK and from overseas.

GCSEs
A strong set of GCSE grades including the majority at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9)
GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than B (or 6)
We also consider your overall GCSE subject profile

A-levels*
AAA with A in Mathematics

Contextual admissions A-level grades**
AAB with A in Mathematics

IB Diploma
38 points overall. 766 in higher level subjects, including 6 in higher level Mathematics

Contextual admissions IB grades**
37 points overall. 666 in higher level subjects, including 6 in higher level Mathematics

*Read our A-level subject combinations information below.

**Read our UG Admissions Information to learn more about contextual admissions.

A-level subject combinations

  • We consider the combination of subjects you have taken, as well as the individual scores.
  • We believe a broad mix of traditional academic subjects to be the best preparation for studying at LSE and expect applicants to have at least two full A-levels or equivalent in these subjects.
  • Whilst there is no one ideal subject combination, traditional academic subjects are preferred to less traditional ones. For the purpose of applying to BSc Accounting and Finance only, Accounting A-level is viewed as a “traditional academic subject”.
  • Previous study of Accounting, at GCSE, A-level, or equivalent, is not required and is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous.
  • Given the analytical nature of this programme, A-level (or equivalent) Mathematics is an essential qualification, together with the aptitude and willingness to develop further mathematical knowledge.
  • In addition to Mathematics, we are looking for subject combinations that indicate that you possess both analytical and writing abilities.
  • Further Mathematics is not required for this course. However, we are happy to consider students offering Mathematics, Further Mathematics and an essay-based subject.

Find out more about A-level subject combinations.

Competition for places at LSE

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you are predicted or if you achieve the grades that meet our usual standard offer, this will not guarantee you an offer of admission. Usual standard offers are intended only as a guide, and in some cases applicants will be asked for grades which differ from this.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications from all suitable qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of their background. The programme guidance below should be read alongside our general entrance requirements information.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on the UCAS application form, including your:

- academic achievement including predicted and achieved grades (See 'Entry requirements' for programme specific information)
- subjects and subject combinations (See 'Entry requirements' for programme specific information)
- personal statement (See below for programme specific information)
- teacher’s reference
- educational circumstances

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although you do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE. See our English language requirements page.

Personal characteristics, skills and attributes

For this programme, we are looking for students who demonstrate the following skills:

- strong analytical abilities
- high level of numeracy
- an ability to evaluate and critically assess complex issues
- an ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity
- attention to detail
- intellectual curiosity
- an interest in both accounting and finance

Personal statement

In addition to demonstrating the above personal characteristics, skills and attributes, your statement should be original, interesting and well-written and should outline your enthusiasm and motivation for the programme.

You should explain whether there are any aspects of particular interest to you, how this relates to your current academic studies and what additional reading or relevant experiences you have had which have led you to apply. We are interested to hear your own thoughts or ideas on the topics you have encountered through your exploration of the subject at school or through other activities. Some suggestions for preliminary reading can be found above in the preliminary reading section, but there is no set list of activities we look for; instead we look for students who have made the most of the opportunities available to them to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their intended programme of study.

You can also mention extra-curricular activities such as sport, the arts or volunteering or any work experience you have undertaken. However, the main focus of an undergraduate degree at LSE is the in-depth academic study of a subject and we expect the majority of your personal statement to be spent discussing your academic interests.

Please also see our general guidance about writing personal statements

Fees and funding

Every undergraduate student is charged a fee for each year of their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees

Home students:

The 2024 tuition fee for new Home students is £9,250 per year. The Home student undergraduate fee may rise in line with inflation in subsequent years.

Overseas students:

The 2024 tuition fee for international students is £27,192. The overseas tuition fee will remain at the same amount for each subsequent year of your full-time study regardless of the length of your programme. This information applies to new overseas undergraduate entrants starting their studies from 2024 onwards.

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School. 

Fee status

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification

Scholarships, bursaries and loans

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country. LSE provides generous financial support, in the form of bursaries and scholarships to UK, EU and overseas students. 

In addition, UK Government support, in the form of loans, is available to UK and some EU students. Some overseas governments also offer funding.

Further information on tuition fees, cost of living, loans and scholarships

Programme structure and courses

The degree involves studying courses to the value of 12 units, over three years, plus LSE100. Half of these are in accounting and finance, and half in related disciplines. You will have the opportunity to specialise to a certain degree in various fields within accounting and finance. 

(* indicates half-unit course)

First year

In your first year, you will take introductory courses in accounting and finance, economics, mathematics and statistics. In addition, you will ​also take LSE100. You'll also be able to take an outside option.

Introduction to Financial Accounting*
Introduces students to fundamental principles of financial accounting.

Introduction to Management Accounting*
Introduces students to fundamental principles of management accounting.

Microeconomics I* 
There are two versions of this course: EC1A3 and EC1A5. Students will be advised about the most appropriate version to take depending on academic background or future course choices.

Macroeconomics I*
There are two versions of this course: EC1B3 and EC1B5. Students will be advised about the most appropriate version to take depending on academic background or future course choices.

Quantitative Methods (Statistics)*
Develops elementary statistical tools necessary for further study in management and economics.

Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)*
Develops the basic mathematical tools necessary for further study in economics and related disciplines.
Or
Methods in calculus and linear algebra*
This is an introductory level course for those who wish to use mathematics seriously in finance or economics.

Finance*
Includes an introduction to the financial decisions of firms, in particular capital budgeting; the financial decisions of households; the role of the financial system in the economy and the flow of funds; causes and consequences of the recent financial crises.

Outside course options to the value of half a unit

LSE100*
A half unit, running across Autumn and Winter Term in the first year, LSE100 is compulsory for all LSE undergraduate students. This innovative and interactive course is designed to build your capacity to tackle multidimensional problems as a social scientist through interdisciplinary, research-rich education.

Second year

In your second year, you will take two accounting courses and a Principles of Finance course. You'll also take three economics courses and one or more outside options.

Intermediate Financial Accounting*

Intermediate Management Accounting*

Principles of Finance I
Examines companies' longer term investment decisions, and the ways in which these may be financed in the financial markets.
Or
Principles of Finance II
A more quantitative course examining companies' longer term investment decisions, and the ways in which these may be financed in the financial markets.

Courses to the value of one unit from the following:

Microeconomics II*
There are two versions of this course: EC2A3 and EC2A5. Students will be advised about the most appropriate version to take depending on academic background or future course choices.

Macroeconomics II*
There are two versions of this course: EC2B3 and EC2B5. Students will be advised about the most appropriate version to take depending on academic background or future course choices.

Econometrics I*
Introduction to econometrics to teach students the theory and practice of empirical research in economics
Students will be advised whether they are able to take this course depending on academic background or future course choices.

Outside course options to the value of one unit

Third year

In your third year, you will take two compulsory accounting courses, one compulsory finance course and will choose two accounting courses from a choice of four. You will also take outside options to the value of one unit from an approved list.

Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting*
Considers the key areas of topical interests in financial accounting and the impact of accounting regulation on financial statements, in an international context.

Results Accountability and Management Control for Strategy Implementation*
Considers both the decision-facilitating and decision-influencing roles of management accounting.

Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets
Covers a broad range of topics, with both a theoretical and an empirical emphasis. These include topics in corporate finance, investments and performance evaluation and international finance.

Two courses from a range of accounting options, to a total value of one unit

Outside course options to the value of one unit

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up-to-date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated undergraduate course and programme information page. 

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do. 

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students.

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page).

2) Go to the International Students section of our website.

3) Select your country.

4) Select ‘Undergraduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Format and contact hours: You will usually have about 12 to 15 hours of lectures and classes each week, but you will also have to work hard on your own – reading, writing essays or working on class assignments. Hours vary according to courses and you can view indicative details in the Calendar within the Teaching section of each course guide

LSE Teaching: LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors. Many departments now also employ guest teachers and visiting members of staff, LSE teaching fellows and graduate teaching assistants who are usually doctoral research students. You can view indicative details for the teacher responsible for each course in the relevant course guide.

Academic support

Academic mentor: You will have an academic mentor who is a member of staff from the Department of Accounting. Their role is to follow your progress and deal with any concerns you might have.

Other academic support: There are many opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom and complement your academic studies at LSE. LSE LIFE is the School’s centre for academic, personal and professional development. Some of the services on offer include: guidance and hands-on practice of the key skills you will need to do well at LSE: effective reading, academic writing and critical thinking; workshops related to how to adapt to new or difficult situations, including development of skills for leadership, study/work/life balance and preparing for the world of work; and advice and practice on working in study groups and on cross-cultural communication and teamwork.

Disability and Wellbeing Service: LSE is committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential and the School’s Disability and Wellbeing Service provides a free, confidential service to all LSE students and is a first point of contact for all disabled students.

Your timetable

  • The standard teaching day runs from 09:00-18:00; Monday to Friday. Teaching for undergraduate students will not usually be scheduled after 12:00 on Wednesdays to allow for sports, volunteering and other extra-curricular events. 
  • The lecture and seminar timetable is published in mid-August and the full academic timetable (lectures/seminars and undergraduate classes) is published by mid-September and is accessible via the LSE Timetables webpages.
  • Undergraduate student personal timetables are published in LSE for You (LFY). For personal timetables to appear, students must be registered at LSE, have successfully signed up for courses in LFY and ensured that their course selection does not contain unauthorised clashes.
  • Every effort is made to minimise changes after publication, once personal timetables have been published any changes are notified via email.

Assessment

Formative unassessed coursework:

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework which is unassessed. It is designed to help prepare you for summative assessment which counts towards the course mark and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, mock exams and many others.

Feedback on coursework is an essential part of the teaching and learning experience at the School. Class teachers must mark formative coursework and return it with feedback to you normally within two weeks of submission (when the work is submitted on time). 

Summative assessment (assessment that counts towards your final course mark and degree award)

Summative assessment is usually assessed by written examinations at the end of each academic year. Some courses also have written examinations in January while others are assessed partly by essays or other work submitted during the year. Please note that assessment on individual courses can change year to year. An indication of the current formative coursework and summative assessment for each course can be found in the relevant course guide.

You will also receive feedback on any summative coursework you are required to submit as part of the assessment for individual courses (except on the final version of submitted dissertations). You will normally receive this feedback before the examination period. 

Find out more about LSE’s teaching and assessment methods

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We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small there are a range of people you can speak to and who will be happy to help.

Academic mentors – an academic member of staff who you will meet with at least once a term and who can help with any academic, administrative or personal questions you have. (See Teaching and assessment).

Academic support librarians – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies.

Accommodation service  - they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders – they will be able to assist with queries relating to a specific course you are taking.

Disability and Wellbeing Service – the staff are experts in long term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as student counselling, a peer support scheme, arranging exam adjustments and run groups and workshops.

IT help – support available 24 hours a day to assist with all of your technology queries.

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Language Centre – the centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in 9 languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication and language learning community activities.

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LSE Library - Founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and it’s a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide.

LSE LIFE – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom, offer one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision, and provide drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment).

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.

Sardinia House Dental Practice - offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.

St Philips Medical Centre - based in Pethwick-Lawrence House the centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.

Student advisers – we have a Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy) and an Adviser to Women Students who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

 

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Student stories

Shu Juin Lim, BSc Accounting and Finance (2016-2019), Malaysia

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"The programme covers the learning of both Accounting and Finance in depth and breadth, demonstrating how both are intertwined from financial statements to financial analysis, complemented with the knowledge from the economics syllabus. I particularly like the variety of choices to choose from for our outside option, and I had the chance to delve into Management, Psychology and Statistics within these three years. The LSE is undeniably competitive, but that serves as an excellent platform for students to exchange ideas and information, plan for their career paths and start ahead, especially with the support of the career centre. My experience here has been amazing with the support from the department's staff and friends. These are the lifelong bonds that I will treasure and cherish. I truly appreciate the challenges, support and opportunities from the LSE."

Maksim Danilov, BSc Accounting and Finance (2017-2020), Russia

"My programme allows students to tailor their degree to their needs by providing a vast array of modules to choose from in accounting, finance, economics, law, and many other fields. I feel like this adaptability, combined with the high quality of education, gives us a deeper understanding of subjects that we are personally interested in, which, in my experience, is quite unique. There is also a lot of support directed at students to help them with any issues they might have, academic or otherwise, and the department always seeks to improve our experience here. Outside of academia, there are plenty of opportunities for us to unwind, from amazing public lectures organised by the departments and societies so diverse that people are bound to find something suitable for them, to more conventional ways to relax with the LSE community."

Sarah Otter, BSc Accounting and Finance (2017-2020), Germany

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"I was particularly drawn to the unique structure of the Accounting and Finance programme at LSE as it gives us a lot of choice throughout the three years and covers a very broad range of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Finance. Having such a good overview makes it much easier to choose in which areas I want to specialise in the following years. My favourite accounting modules were in year 2 of studies. I particularly enjoyed the practical approach, where we worked together in groups to produce a management report to a case study and applied many of the theoretical concepts to real-life cases. In my opinion, the significant advantage of LSE is the great career prospects, as we have lots of companies coming to campus, which makes it significantly easier to gain work experience early on."

Faraz Ahmad Piracha, BSc Accounting and Finance (2018-2021), Pakistan

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“I studied A-Level Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Islamabad, Pakistan. This is my first time studying in the UK. I chose LSE as it has a world-wide academic reputation. LSE is very diverse, so you can meet people from all around the world. The BSc Accounting and Finance is a unique opportunity to study the principles of accounting, finance and economics which can be applied in the modern world. It is a challenging learning experience for me and it has encouraged me to work hard! The teachers and lecturers are very friendly and always ready to help. You go to them with 100 problems, they will definitely give you 1000 solutions.”

Preliminary reading

If you would like to gain further insight into accounting and finance, we suggest that you browse some of these review papers/opinion pieces. Some of the readings are quite academic - do not worry about the details, the aim is to introduce you to some critical issues in accounting and finance.

Asness, C., G. Hubbard, M. Lipton, and, M. Strain, 2021, American Enterprise Roundtable: Was Milton Friedman Right about Shareholder Capitalism? Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 33 n.1, 2021. Alternative version available at Was Milton Friedman Right about Shareholder Capitalism? (harvard.edu)

Ball, R., 2009, The Global Financial Crisis and the Efficient Market Hypothesis: What Have We Learned? Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 21 n.4.

Ball, R., 2016, IFRS – 10 Year Later. Accounting and Business Research, vol. 46 n.5.

Ball, R., 2023, By What Criteria Do We Evaluate Accounting? Working paper.

Barth, M., 2022, Accounting Standards: the “Too Difficult” Box – the Next Big Accounting Issue? Accounting and Business Research, vol. 52 n.5, 2022. Full article: Accounting standards: the ‘too difficult’ box – the next big accounting issue? (tandfonline.com)

Christensen, H.B., L. Hail, C. and Leuz, 2021, Mandatory CSR and Sustainability Reporting: Economic Analysis and Literature Review. Review of Accounting Studies, vol. 26 n.3. Free pre-print version at Mandatory CSR and sustainability reporting: economic analysis and literature review | SpringerLink

Phalippou, L. and G. Brown, 2022, Should Private Companies Have the Same SEC Disclosure Requirements as Public Companies? A Debate. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 34 n.3.
 
Srivastava, A. and S. Rajgopal, 2022, The Case for Reinventing Financial Reporting in the 21st Century. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 34 n.4.

Zimmerman, J., 2016, Private Equity, the Rise of Unicorns, and the Reincarnation of Control-based Accounting. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 28 n.3.

Zimmerman, J., 2022, A Positive Accounting Theorist’s Take on the End of Accounting. Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, vol. 34 n.4.

For additional readings in Finance, please see the BSc Finance preliminary reading list.

In addition, if you would like to familiarize yourself with the research areas of some of our Accounting faculty members (in bold), you may want to browse the following review papers or pieces written for wider audiences:

Bhimani, A., 2021. Accounting Disrupted: How Digitalization is Changing Finance. AICPA/Wiley.

Beaver, W., M. Correia, and M. McNichols, 2011, Financial Statement Analysis and the Prediction of Financial Distress. Foundations and Trends in Accounting, vol. 5 n.2.

Cascino, S., M. Clatworthy, B. García Osma, J. Gassen, S. Imam, and T. Jeanjean, 2014, Who Uses Financial Reports and for What Purpose? Evidence from Capital Providers. Accounting in Europe, vol. 11 n.2.

De George, E., L. Shivakumar and X. Li, 2016, A Review of the IFRS Adoption Literature. Review of Accounting Studies, vol. 21 n.3.

Power, M. ed., 2016. Riskwork: Essays on the Organizational Life of Risk Management. Oxford University Press.

Servaes, H. and A. Tamayo, 2017, The Role of Social Capital in Corporations: A Review. Oxford Review of Economic Policy, vol. n. 33.

Van der Stede, W., 2015, Management Accounting: Where From, Where Now, Where To? Journal of Management Accounting Research, vol. 27 n.1.

Careers

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Accounting

Median salary of our UG students 15 months after graduating: £31,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Financial and Professional Services
  • Real Estate, Environment and Energy
  • Consultancy
  • Education, Teaching and Research

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2019-20 were the third group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

Recent graduates of this programme have gone on to work in the areas of professional accountancy, investment banking, investment analysis, management consultancy and financial management, the public sector, as well as further academic study. 

If you successfully complete the degree, then depending on the optional courses you have taken, you may be eligible for exemptions from some examinations of the professional accountancy bodies.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme
Further information on professional training and exemptions

  • Anis Abdullah

BSc Accounting and Finance, 2011
Senior Associate, PwC

 

Anis-Abdullah

The BSc Accounting and Finance is a practical, technical degree which would be useful in any sector or industry.  joined corporate finance with PwC after graduation and worked primarily for public sector clients in health and transport, with clients such as the Department for Transport and the NHS. I'm involved in advising clients on transactions, policy shaping around the structures and funding for infrastructure projects and considering financial implications of these policies. I am now a chartered accountant and I’m taking on more responsibilities to manage teams in exciting projects. I’m also developing technical knowledge in a sector which is instrumental to the future of the UK economy. LSE's academic approach was rigorous and technical and the lecturers were very knowledgeable - a lot of the theories I learnt during my studies apply regularly to the line of work I'm in.

  • Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search.

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