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Tuition GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 15 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Accounting at London South Bank University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Corporate financial management
  2. Research design and methods
  3. Governance, risk and ethics
  4. Theories and issues in Accounting and Finance
  5. Dissertation
  6. Corporate reporting
  7. Business analysis
  8. Advanced audit and assurance
  9. Advanced corporate reporting
  10. Accounting
  11. Finance
  12. Banking
  13. Law
  14. Corporate governance
  15. Strategic management
  16. Or one optional module from four professional module options

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Applicants are normally students who have completed:

  • At least a 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. accounting or finance); or
  • Fundamentals Level (Knowledge and Skills) of the ACCA professional examinations; or
  • Completion of the Operational and Managerial levels of CIMA examinations; or
  • the equivalent professional accountancy qualifications of an overseas accountancy body.
  • We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5.
Entry requirements for MSc Applied Accounting (Fast Track)
  • The Fast track route is available for fully qualified CCAB accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA). Other accountancy bodies will be considered on an individual basis.
  • Successful applicants will study two taught modules and complete a dissertation or business report.
  • Applicants may be required to attend for interview by the Course Director or Admissions Tutor.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London South Bank University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About London South Bank University

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London South Bank University

London, United Kingdom

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...

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  • Start Date 2017-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months
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