BSc Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Accounting and Finance, an economics and finance degree centred on the study of accounting practices, financial systems, and economic principles. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. Students can also undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Microeconomics I, and Macroeconomics I. The second year builds on this with Intermediate Financial Accounting, Intermediate Management Accounting, Microeconomics II, and Econometrics I. The final year covers advanced topics including Results Accountability and Management Control for Strategy Implementation, Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets I.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA with A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 39 points overall. 766 in higher level subjects, including 6 in higher level Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 70%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Animal care and control services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The LSE Course
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- Finance
- Students choose one additional course option to the value of half a unit
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Microeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Economics of Accounting: Research Methods and Evidence
- Results Accountability and Management Control for Strategy Implementation
- Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
- Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets I
- Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets II
- Courses to the value of one unit from the Year 3 options list
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £37,500 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £77,000. The £56,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
Is BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions 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.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.