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Are you a UK student applying to study full-time this January? Call us on 0800 032 4441 or apply online.

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

If you're applying for a degree starting in January/February, you can apply directly to the University.

Apply to us for January 2027

If you're a UK student or an EU student with settled or pre-settled status applying to study full-time this January, you can simply call our hotline on 0800 032 4441 or apply online.

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Why study this course?

The Accounting and Finance (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year programme ideal if you're returning to education after some time away, feeling unsure about your next steps, or taking this course as a required part of your degree pathway. The foundation year focuses on building your academic skills, exploring big ideas, and preparing you for university life with the support of experienced staff and a close-knit learning community.

On successful completion of this four-year degree, you'll become a part-qualified accountant, eligible for professional exemptions from accounting. Find out more on our Accounting and Finance BSc course page.

The foundation year is designed to be broad and multidisciplinary and content is rooted in social sciences. Throughout the year you’ll hone essential skills such as academic writing, presentations, critical thinking and study skills. Teaching is delivered in small groups, shared with students from other foundation degree courses, providing an enriching environment of shared perspectives.

Assessments are designed to be flexible and will encourage you to relate what you have learned to your future subject area. To help you learn more about your future course and meet your tutors, you’ll also take part in dedicated sessions with the Accounting and Finance course team. These sessions will give you a clear sense of what to expect in the next stage of your degree. Our accounting and finance teaching staff have academic and professional experience in public auditing, taxation, financial reporting, management accounting and information systems. You'll also benefit from industry speakers, presenting a diversity of topics such as contemporary accounting and finance, in addition to a range of other business-related topics.

You’ll also receive exceptional academic and pastoral support from tutors who are experienced in helping students build confidence and prepare for success in higher education. Support is provided both in class and through our Virtual Learning Environment, with additional small-group workshops and one-to-one tutorials available.

After completing your foundation year, you'll follow the same course content and have the same module options as students pursuing our?Accounting and Finance BA (Hons). What's more, You'll graduate with the same full undergraduate degree as those who studied the traditional three-year course. If, during your foundation year, you decide that you would like to specialise in a different subject? area, there is flexibility to do so.

81% student satisfaction

Our accounting and finance courses scored 81% for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025

Accredited by ACCA, CIMA, IFA and more

This course is accredited by a wide range of accounting bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Learn the skills you need to reach your full potential

This four-year degree course includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will provide you with the skills required for your subsequent three years of study

Student reviews

Our real, honest student reviews come from our own students – we collect some of these ourselves, but many are also collected through university comparison websites and other nationwide surveys.

The highlight of my time at London Met so far has been using the resources made available by the University, especially the careers department, along with the skills obtained on my degree to successfully secure an intern finance position in my first year.

Usman

A large aspect of the teaching of some module is aimed at future employment and career paths which I think is extremely important for a student with career inspiration. Moreover, I found this university career advice team are much helpful. All good, but I would recommend to promote more academic mentoring sessions for new students.

Ummay HaqueWhatuni

Course modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2026/27 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year modules

Course details

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Qualification requirements for students applying from outside the UK

For international entry requirements, please visit your country-specific page for detailed information on accepted qualifications and grade requirements.

You'll be assessed through exams, essays, group work and a dissertation, all of which are designed to help prepare you for entering the jobs market.

In order to gain exemptions from professional bodies, some modules are assessed using methods such as closed-book examinations.

If you successfully complete the full four-year course, you can gain exemption from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)’s fundamental exam papers, F1 to F9.

The core modules that you study in Year 1, 2 and 3 also satisfy many of the requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA) as well as the award of full membership of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Accounting is a subject field with a high demand for graduates.

Opportunities for qualified accountants are extensive, and our graduates have found work with companies such as Angel Finance, the BBC, Grant Thornton, Hays Agency, Hartley Fowler LLP, The Courtauld Institute of Art and The Royal Opera House.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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How to apply

If you're applying for a degree starting in January/February, you can apply directly to the University.

Apply to us for January 2027

If you're a UK student or an EU student with settled or pre-settled status applying to study full-time this January, you can simply call our hotline on 0800 032 4441 or apply online

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

News and success stories

London Met Student investment team ranks 11th in prestigious global trading event

A team of students from the Guildhall School of Business and Law ranked highly in the Bloomberg Trading Challenge for 2022.

The Cost-of-Living Crisis: what, why, and what next

Dr Nirmala Lee, Associate Professor and Head of Subject for Accounting, Banking and Finance, comments on the current cost of living crisis.

How can an entrepreneurial culture be developed by higher education institutes?

Dr Abu Naser appeared on an expert panel discussing entrepreneurship at the Global Education Forum from a South Asian perspective.

Guildhall School of Business and Law scores highly for student satisfaction

The latest Complete University Guide saw Business and Management courses rank 3rd for student satisfaction in the UK, Economics 7th, Accounting and Finance 12th and Law 19th.

Case studies on sustainability in the food industry

A new book co-edited by London Met academic Dr Samuel Idowu has been published by Springer.

Tackling the 'tax gap'

Sabiha Chakera, Course Leader for Accounting and Finance, discusses the difference between the amount of tax that should be paid to HMRC, and what is actually paid.

The economic impact of Covid: a bounce back after recession?

Dr Nirmala Lee, Associate Professor in Accounting, Banking and Finance, expects to see an increase in both supply and demand, leading to more jobs becoming available post-pandemic.

Dr Sam Idowu announced as Editor-In-Chief for leading academic research publication

Published by Springer Palgrave Macmillan, the six-volume encyclopaedia will bring together leading global academic research addressing Sustainable Management.

Bank lending: Principles and practice

A new book written by Dr Nirmala Lee, Associate Professor of Banking and Finance, will discuss the challenges and future of bank lending.

London Met lecturer appointed external examiner for the London Institute of Banking and Finance

Dr Nirmala Lee has been appointed to regulate external exams for a prestigious financial regulation organisation.

Discussing Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability globally

Samuel Idowu will be attending the fourth international CSR conference, which London Metropolitan University is one of the sponsors.

Students finish in top 20 in worldwide business competition

Two London Metropolitan University student teams took part in the University Business Challenge and finished in 13th and 18th place.

Senior Lecturer to take on new role as Associate Editor

Samuel Idowu has been appointed Associate Editor of a new online journal which will launch later this year.

three students sat at a table outside in the courtyard at holloway talking and smiling

Global success for London Met students

Eight students from London Metropolitan University have reached the semi-finals of worldwide Universities Business Challenge.

The International conference on Banking and Finance

National universities co-host finance conference

London Met teams up with national universities to co-host an international conference on banking and finance

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