BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at LSEPS. BSc Accounting and Finance sits within LSE's Department of Accounting, at a university built on the study of the social sciences since 1895, on Houghton Street in the heart of London.
About this course
BSc Accounting and Finance - LSE Skip to main content Undergraduate UCAS code: NN34 Department of Accounting BSc Accounting and Finance Gain in-demand skills for a rewarding and well-paid career in finance with this combined honours programme. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at LSEPS, based in Houghton Street, London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £50,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 93% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 9 modules
- LSE100Core
- Introduction to Financial AccountingCore
- Introduction to Management AccountingCore
- Microeconomics ICore
- Macroeconomics ICore
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)Core
- FinanceCore
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)Optional
- Methods in calculus and linear algebraOptional
Year 2 9 modules
- Intermediate Financial AccountingCore
- Intermediate Management AccountingCore
- Microeconomics IICore
- Econometrics ICore
- Economics of Accounting: Research Methods and EvidenceCore
- Principles of Finance IOptional
- Principles of Finance IIOptional
- Macroeconomics IIOptional
- Econometrics IIOptional
Year 3 8 modules
- Results Accountability and Management Control for Strategy ImplementationCore
- Contemporary Issues in Financial AccountingCore
- Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets ICore
- Corporate Finance, Investments and Financial Markets IICore
- Performance Measurement, Strategy, and UncertaintyOptional
- Financial Statement Analysis and ValuationOptional
- Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Financial AuditOptional
- Accounting, Corporate Responsibility and SustainabilityOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The degree is structured to take you from grounding to independent work. Early study covers core theory in accounting and finance, the frameworks, concepts and analytical tools that underpin both disciplines, alongside research & methods, which equips you to read and evaluate evidence rather than simply memorise models. As you progress, applied practice puts that theory into a more realistic context, working through problems that resemble those faced in financial reporting, corporate finance or investment analysis. You will also choose from specialist options, such as topics that let you steer the degree towards areas of accounting or finance that interest you most. A significant part of the later years is the independent project, where you research a question of your own choosing in depth, and professional skills, which focuses on the communication, analytical and workplace competencies that employers and professional bodies expect. Throughout, the ACCA and ICAEW accreditations mean that specific modules are mapped against professional exemption requirements, so what you study has a direct bearing on your route into chartered accountancy or related professional qualifications, should you wish to take it.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is comfortable with numbers but also curious about the reasoning behind them, the sort of person who wants to know not just how a balance sheet is constructed but why particular accounting choices are made, or how a company's financing decisions ripple through its valuation. You should be prepared to work analytically and methodically, since much of the degree rests on building up technical skill over three years rather than picking up isolated facts. It will suit those who enjoy structured problem-solving, are willing to engage with research and evidence rather than just formulas, and who can sustain focus on a subject in depth, as the independent project demands genuine intellectual initiative. If you are drawn to the idea of eventually working towards a chartered accountancy or finance-related professional qualification, and like the prospect of studying in central London, in close proximity to financial institutions and professional firms, this is likely to be a good fit. It also suits students who are self-directed enough to thrive in an environment where research is closely tied to teaching, and who are looking for a degree that combines quantitative reasoning with communication and professional skills rather than one that is narrowly technical.
Careers & job market
Accounting & Finance graduates nationally report a range of outcomes worth understanding realistically rather than as guarantees. Across Graduate Outcomes data for the field, 87% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their degree, with 65% of those working graduates in highly skilled roles or further study. Nationally, starting salaries at the 15-month mark for Accounting & Finance graduates range from £25,000 to £32,500, moving to between £23,375 and £33,000 after three years, and £30,175 to £42,600 after five years, figures drawn from national labour-market data rather than specific to this course, and reflecting a spread of outcomes rather than an assured trajectory. Continuation data shows that 85% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed. Given the ACCA and ICAEW exemptions built into this degree, graduates aiming at chartered accountancy have a formal head start on part of the examination process, while others may move into wider finance, analysis or corporate roles where the degree's combination of technical and research skills is relevant.
University & format
LSE is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1895 and based on Houghton Street in central London, with around 9,218 students in total. The BSc Accounting and Finance is studied full-time over three years, taught in English, and leads to a Bachelor's degree with Honours (BSc (Hons)), under UCAS code NN34. The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Recent entrants have most commonly held A-levels or equivalent qualifications (91% of accepted students), with a typical UCAS tariff of 144–159 points among those accepted, a description of past entrants rather than a fixed requirement.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 91% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
| a Baccalaureate | 3% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code NN34). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at LSEPS →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £50,000 | £36,000 – £70,000 | 75 |
| 3 years after | £49,000 | £36,000 – £69,000 | 275 |
| 5 years after | £72,000 | £53,500 – £119,000 | 285 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 75; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 75% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £50,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 88.7% · in work or study 95% · continued 93%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London School of Economics and Political Science
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Houghton Street, London
12,698 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LSEPS from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £35,700 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LSEPS’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LSEPS and gov.uk before you apply.
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