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About the programme

  • Build a strong quantitative foundation:

    In addition to mathematics, statistics, and economics, you’ll take courses on the core principles of accounting and finance.

  • Apply theory to real-world issues:

    Through more advanced accounting and finance courses, you’ll learn how financial data is used to make strategic decisions.

  • Develop specialised competencies:

    Once you’ve honed your quantitative and strategic skills, you’ll take advanced accounting and finance courses that align with your interests.

About the University of London

Founded in 1858, the University of London is the UK’s leading provider of digital and blended distance education. It offers degrees in partnership with 17 federation members, including the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

About the London School of Economics and Political Science

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading social science university that takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning. LSE students develop a holistic understanding of subjects, challenge conventional ways of thinking, and tackle society’s most complex problems.

LSE alumni and academics are making transformative contributions in diverse fields and sectors, from academia to politics. Its community includes 37 past or present prime ministers, presidents, and premiers; 18 Nobel Prize winners; and seven Pulitzer Prize winners.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and feesIndicative total: standard BSc*£8389

This tuition and fee information is reflective of the 2025-2026 session and does not include local VAT, Goods and Service Tax (GST), or any other sales tax payable by the student in their country of residence. 

Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.

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Curriculum

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme from the University of London can equip you with a practical and highly complementary combination of skills. Designed by the London School of Economics and Political Science — ranked #8 globallyFootnote 1 for accounting and finance — this online programme is ideal for those seeking professional accreditation or applicable knowledge to advance their career.

Throughout the 12-course programme, you’ll:

  • Learn:

    how and why organisations calculate, report, and evaluate financial and accounting information.

  • Master:

    a variety of practical accounting and finance techniques and learn when and how to apply them.

  • Explore:

    the complex ways broader market and economic forces affect modern organisations.

Ready to advance your career?

Admissions

The University of London encourages applications from students who have the motivation and qualifications to successfully undertake its online degree programmes. 

As part of your online application, you must submit the following documents in English: 

  • Personal statement

  • Verified identification

  • Complete/incomplete postschool certificates or transcripts

Prospective students must also meet the University of London’s general entrance, mathematics, and English language requirements. 

In order to give the admissions panel a more holistic understanding of your qualifications, you may also submit a résumé or CV, work references, standardised test scores, and professional certificates. 

About your qualification

When you graduate with a degree, diploma, or certificate from the University of London, you receive two important documents: your Final Diploma (the physical parchment you receive at graduation) and a Diploma Supplement. These documents are proof of your dedication and knowledge in your field and can be presented to future employers. 

The Final Diploma:

This document indicates that you were awarded a University of London degree, diploma, or certificate. It also lists the name of the London School of Economics and Political Science as the member institution that developed the syllabus and provided assessment.

The Diploma Supplement:

This document describes the nature, level, and content of the programme that you have successfully completed. It also includes a transcript of courses taken, marks achieved, and overall classification.

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