Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

LSBU Business School is ranked joint 1st in the UK for improving your academic performance (Guardian, 2024) and LSBU has been shortlisted in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards’ Best Business School category (2025).

We’re a top four Modern London University for Accounting and Finance, as ranked in the Complete University Guide, 2025.

LSBU Business School is one of the best in country, as evidenced by the National Student Survey (2024/25) and Guardian Good University Guide (2024/25).

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Overview

Turn numbers into opportunities

Not everyone takes the same route into university but if you’re passionate about working in business but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for one of our Accounting and Finance degrees, this course is for you.

The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education, giving you broad-based view of the business world. You will develop knowledge and skills across key business disciplines, focusing on organisations, management and the changing environment in which they operate.

The Foundation Year will give you a well-rounded start, with exciting topics in problem-solving, data-handling, problem-solving, business communication and culture – all building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in today’s business environment. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement industry to get you work ready.

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Your next step – the degree

Our Accounting and Finance program is accredited by Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA, where you get exemptions from certain ‘must-have’ professional exams down the line, all while learning to guide business decisions across industries, job roles and borders, right in the heart of London - one of the biggest financial capitals in the world.

At LSBU you’ll get to speak the language of business, helping you to understand the recording, reporting and analysing of financial transactions, learning in our Bloomberg Suite with industry-standard software like Xero, Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.

Accounting and Finance is at the heart of every business across the world, so skilled accountants are in high demand across a wide range of sectors. Past students have undertaken work placements and secured graduate roles with the likes of the NHS, the City of London Police, HSBC, MHA, Morgan Stanley, Ardonagh Specialty and Gallagher, or in sectors like insurance and risk management. We’ve even had graduates move into roles with companies such as Natwest and Lloyds, accounting firms such as PWC and E&Y, corporations as well as SMEs and roles such as Finance Analysts, Senior Financial Accountant, and Internal Auditor.

You’ll Learn from expert and experienced professionals-turned academics who will support you at every step. Not only will you get the skills, experience and confidence to set yourself up in a £2.8 trillion industry, but you’ll get a head-start on the further professional qualifications needed to work and practice in specialist areas.

You’ll hit the ground running in First Year with the LSBU Discovery Project, as part of one of your Year 1 modules. Utilising a business project framework you’ll work with fellow students from LSBU Business School to take a project from start to finish, picking up problem-solving skills, idea generation tips and management experience along the way.

Our location gives you access to networking events and guest speakers from around the city and across industries. Alongside industry-experts-turned-LSBU-lecturers, they’ll give you valuable insight and coaching and help you take on a number of Accounting and Finance roles after graduation.

Meet your Lecturer - Accounting and Finance

Course Content

What will I learn?

The Foundation Year

This course will equip you with the introductory and foundational knowledge to confidently progress to degree-level study. On your journey with us, you will study various disciplines in Accounting and Finance, and interact with our strong network of professional bodies, industry specialists and alumni.

The degree

The First Year will consist of four modules, equal parts Accounting and Finance. There are no exams in your first year, so while you’re getting to grips with the likes of Finance and the Economy and Data for Decision Making, we’ll help prepare for the exams down the line in Second Year and beyond.

After your Second Year, you’ll get the opportunity to undertake an optional Work Placement Year as well, applying your skills in a real business environment. We’ll help you make those connections as well, giving you access to inspirational talks with guest speakers, networking events and other extracurriculars that get you shaking hands with the right people.

You can find a detailed look at each of the modules below. Next let's explore how you will learn.

This module will introduce students to software that can be used in the academic and business environment to support their IT confidence, enhance their IT proficiency and work together in online spaces. The students will develop practical skills enabling them to use software to communicate effectively and collect, manipulate and present information. Further, students should develop a confidence with learning and using new software, preparing them for the changing business environment, and the increasing use of virtual spaces and emerging software.

Academic writing is the foundation upon which student success is built. This module will explore the contextual nature of communication, comparing the features of spoken language with the written word. Further, it will explain the key steps that students will need to undertake to complete a persuasive piece of academic writing, providing students with guidance on how to express opinions and form logical academic arguments underpinned by research.

This module supports students in their personal and academic development as they transition into business education, ensuring familiarisation with academic processes and resources, and through the development of sustainable communication and effective coaching skills. Furthermore it facilitates the student’s self-development, through the exploration of their core values and beliefs, enabling them to develop their social and cultural capital through individual and group work, networking, social activity, and exposure to the current business environment and the good coaching practice within organisational culture.

This module introduces students to the basic concepts of business research. Students will apply introductory research skills to a real-world problem in the shape of a local project, which will require students to undertake primary and secondary research into an issue facing a local organisation such as a community service, local charity or small business. The students will select a project as a team and then discuss the research problems with the tutor before starting the project. The students will evaluate outcomes of the research undertaken and provide recommendations for tfhe business. The aim of this module is to expose students to the research process so, in instances where companies pull out, students can complete their research using secondary data and addressing the issues they faced in their methodology section. The students will also conduct a short programme of coaching.

This module teaches the fundamental statistical and mathematical tools that are the principles of decision-making. From a data perspective, the course provides an idea of infrastructures and types of data. It will provide students with the skills to derive insights from a pool of data for decision making. This will create the appropriate ground for modules on BA Business Management and BA Marketing Extended Degrees. For example, one can get the principles to manage financial data, the business model of e-companies and the fundamentals to process secondary data.

Module information to be confirmed.

You’ll be introduced to a range of economic and financial topics and shows how these can be applied to understand the world around us. You’ll develop your understanding of the external environment businesses face, and aspects of finance relevant to the business context. The module aims to develop your understanding of the context in which modern business operates. Thus, enabling you to appreciate and apply simple economic concepts to facilitate business decision making in an increasingly dynamic and resource constrained global business environment. It further aims to equip you with the understanding of financial tools and markets and the knowledge to make financial decisions for your personal or professional lives.

You'll utilise business project frameworks, problem solving skills and ideas generation techniques that will support you through the key stages required to complete a business project from concept to delivery. Throughout the stages of your project, and by incorporating a facilitated coaching process, you will be supported to develop key skills vital to successful leadership and management.

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of the regulatory framework of accounting together with the qualitative characteristics of useful accounting information. It will also develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and methods used in the recording of financial data and preparation and presentation of financial statements. This module aims to build up your knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and, in so doing, to develop your technical proficiency in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.

You’ll be introduced to concepts of management in organisations, giving you an appreciation of the complexities of organisations, which affect employee the behaviour within them. You’ll learn about human resource management strategies to manage people in organisations, as well as key management, organisational behaviour and people management theories and practices.

In this module, you'll examine a range of ways of handling, analysing and presenting quantitative information. The underlying theme is to look at data in a variety of forms, to determine the ‘story’ that this data is telling, and to use that ‘story’ to justify decisions. This module will equip students with the quantitative skills necessary for them to be able to understand and analyse the information contained in numerical data, and to use this analysis to make business decisions.

You will learn about the basics of management accounting and how to apply your knowledge in various contexts. It will enable you to understand how to use a variety of management accounting techniques in supporting the management processes of planning, controlling and decision-making within organisations. It will cover cost accounting principles, conventions and practices as applied to the ascertainment of costs and the analysis, interpretation and presentation of cost information.

This module will introduce advanced aspects of management accounting particularly to do with performance management within organisations that operate within competitive environments. The module will help you understand the use of quantitative and qualitative information as well as cost, quality and process management systems used by organisations to measure and manage performance and implement optimal strategies in a changing and competitive environment.

This module introduces you to the UK taxation system. This includes the study of various different kinds of taxes, how these taxes are calculated and how HMRC works. The main taxes covered will be income tax for individuals (both employment income and income from self-employment), corporation tax, simple group structures, and value added tax. You will learn to not only calculate tax liabilities for these taxes but also to plan tax affairs to efficiently manage the taxes of individuals and companies. You will also learn the basic compliance requirements for both individuals and companies.

This module provides comprehensive insights into graduate employability and your career development as an Accounting & Finance. It teaches you essential techniques of self-awareness building, career exploration, job search, succeeding in recruitment and selection processes and teamwork, enabling you to secure employment and thrive in the world of work. In addition, you will covers specific skills of particular relevance to Accounting & Finance students, with particular hands-on Excel and accounting software skills, and also knowledge of technological innovations such as Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and others. The module is taught as a mix of lectures, practitioner guest lectures, hands-on skills seminars and computer lab sessions. The portfolio assignment consists of two reflective pieces, encouraging you to embark on your own exploration and learning journey, relating the content covered in this module to and own individual career ambitions.

The module will introduce you to the general principles of Business and Corporate Law as well as ethical behaviour and implication for accountants. It also introduces you to the English Legal System and examines the general principles of English Law, which have a major impact in the business and legal environment in which accountants operate.

This module will build upon the Level 4 module, Financial Accounting and will introduce you to the conceptual and regulatory framework of financial reporting as well as ethical behaviour and implication for accountants. The module will enable you to prepare, interpret and analysis financial statements for single entity and business combination in accordance with IAS and IFRS. Students who successfully complete the module should have a solid base from which to continue onto the Level 6 module, Corporate Reporting.

In this module, you will develop an understanding of the basic principles of contemporary finance and investment. It seeks to provide an elementary knowledge of the subject, simultaneously highlighting the essential links between accounting & finance concepts and practical financial management in a digital world. Through this, you will have a firm foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of financial decision-making in a digitised marketplace.

When you complete a placement year, you'll be awarded a differentiated degree entitled BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Placement). The assessment of the placement is designed to support and accredit your experience by formalising your personal development outcomes, and by contextualising your prior learning. The production of evidence to a relevant professional body, which includes a minimum of two workplace visits over the year, will provide you with a supportive structure to work in. Regular online contact with tutors, peer-contact and placement support will be maintained throughout the year. Assessment method: 100% coursework.

This module introduces you to the concept of the auditing, assurance and internal audit function. It will examine the relationship between the statutory audit process, corporate governance, ethics and professional conduct. You will be given a firm foundation in the planning, risk assessment, audit testing and providing an audit opinion to a business entity. The main theme of this module is to explore the practical aspects of the auditing process and how this is applied to various business entities and how the audit process can assist businesses with their strategic business decision-making. The module will also consider the contemporary aspects of auditing such as social and environmental audit.

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in earlier financial reporting/accounting modules. It covers the preparation and analysis of financial statements for individual reporting entities and groups. The module also addresses key financial reporting standards including those relating to leases, revenue recognition, non-current assets, financial instruments borrowing costs and related parties and addresses theoretical issues such as earnings management and regulation of corporate reporting.

This module is about managing the finance function in a business enterprise by making value-maximising financial decisions. Financial value is a function of cash, time and opportunity cost – all key factors that financial managers need to consider when allocating scarce resources to competing uses. Since value maximisation requires the optimum balance of return and risk, the management of risk will be an important theme of the module. You will be provided with a firm foundation in the theoretical as well as practical aspects of financial decision-making.

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This module covers advanced aspects of accounting for business combinations and introduces you to some of the complex areas of financial reporting such as accounting for financial instruments, employee benefits, share options and integrated reporting. The module exposes you to the ethical and professional issues an accountant may face in practice and develops an understanding of how to deal with such issues. The module also exposes you to research on the usefulness of accounting information to investors and the use of accounting ratios to predict corporate distress.

This module builds on the taxation principles and concepts introduced in the ‘Taxation Practice’ module. The module is optional and is suitable for those who want to further their knowledge of UK taxation system. The module is of applied nature and provides in-depth knowledge of the main income tax categories namely income tax for individuals, corporation taxes, capital gains tax for individuals, inheritance and trusts taxes, and value added taxes (VAT).

The module aims to build on already existing knowledge of the fundamental theory and practice of finance, and provide you with the more advanced technical expertise required to apply these in the context of strategic financial decision making and risk management from the perspective of senior financial executives or consultants. It will also be useful for students seeking a firm grounding in advanced corporate and international finance as a basis for further study or research in the subject area.

This module introduces you to the concept of International Finance and the role of exchange rates and their determination in financial markets. The module covers theories of exchange rate determination and the difference between fixed and floating exchange rate systems. It further offers an excursion into modern financial topics such as cryptocurrencies, Fintech and automation in the banking sector as key drivers in the finance industry. You will be exposed to the regulatory challenges, which come with financial innovation. The module will feature guest speakers from the industry to introduce students to various financial software platforms.

Accounting & finance professionals have to be in a position to strategically develop a business and show an awareness of the various risk factors which can have an impact on this development. In addition, accounting & finance professionals have to evaluate the strategic position of the business against the external environment and the availability of internal resources, to identify feasible strategic options particularly in relation to risk management processes.

Effective design and implementation of organisational strategy depends on intelligent leadership and good governance. Underpinning this are the shared values of the leaders within an organisation. In a context of important technological and geopolitical change, this module explores the principles of sound strategy. And it emphasises the role of styles of leadership and forms of governance in achieving strategic direction. An important theme is the place of integrity and responsibility in a challenging and risk-laden business environment. You will be provided with a firm foundation in core theoretical ideas. You will also, through case studies and an applied coursework, be helped to develop the practical skills of strategy creation and implementation.

This module allows you to gain valuable volunteering experience while studying for an undergraduate degree. Volunteering adds significant value to your transferable skills and career development, it can also boost wellbeing and personal fulfilment in terms of social impact. Your are encouraged to access support from the Student Commercial Experience team, they will be able to signpost and highlight any opportunities both within the University, or offered by members of its professional network. However, responsibility for securing the volunteering opportunity ultimately lies with yourself, developing employability and job resourcing skills as part of the module offer.

This final year module allows students to consolidate their learning during their degree by completing an independent small-scale research project, with an accounting or finance focus. This module is also excellent preparation if you plan to continue on to postgraduate study.

* Modules are subject to review and change throughout the year.

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Teaching and Assessment

How will I learn?

In your foundation year, you’ll be assessed entirely through coursework, giving you the chance to focus on developing your skills without the pressure of exams.

This approach sets the groundwork for your degree, where you’ll apply theory to practice at every stage. From group projects to real-life case studies - everything is designed to help you gain confidence, build experience, and prepare for the world of work.

Practice makes perfect, which is why you’ll continually apply and refine newfound skills in the same way you will in industry, applying theory on real-life case studies, projects and current events in the business world.

We make sure our course is up-to-date and relevant with the ever-changing business world, so it’s not un-common for you to apply critical thinking skills and soon-to-be expert analysis to on-going events in business and finance.

We’ll work with you to develop your professional identity as well, helping you find potential specialisms and niche career paths in either Accounting or Finance.

Careers

What’s in it for me?

This is your future. Your career. Your success. And we’re here for it.

Going to university might just be the biggest investment you ever make, but with us by your side you can turn a degree into a bright future, full of purpose, passion and career you can be proud of (which may be why our graduates earn the highest average salaries across London Modern universities).

With Accounting and Finance at LSBU you get:

To study at a Top 4 London Modern for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide, 2025)
Access to industry-standard tech and top study resources (100% of students agree our library resources support their learning needs, NSS 2024)
Networking events that build connections with global brands and local small/medium enterprises
Guidance, support and insight from expert teaching staff from day one (we’re highly commended for Outstanding Support for Students, Times Higher Education Awards 2024)
To join a course highly rated by your fellow students - 94% of students on this course feel that teaching staff are good at explaining things, NSS 2025).

Our integrated foundation year provides you with a solid foundation in academic skills and business-related disciplines; instilling knowledge and practical skills that will prepare you for an LSBU Business School degree which can add value to any company or organisation. You will specifically develop practical and research skills in the Problem Solving for Business module but all modules will require you to engage in practical tasks which will enhance your employability.

LSBU Business School has established links with a number of organisations including:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)
The Institute of Directors (IoD)
The National Audit Office (NAO)
The National Health Service (NHS)
The PQ Magazine
The Small Business Charter
Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrations (ICSA)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD)

LSBU Business School is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international membership and quality assurance body of world-leading and high-potential Business Schools who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning, and are looking to provide positive impact on their students, communities, and the economy as a whole. BGA is the sister brand to the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the world's impartial authority on postgraduate management education.

As a BGA member institution, students of LSBU Business School are able to access BGA's individual membership, which offers a range of tools and resources designed to support the professional and personal development of business students and graduates, free of charge. This includes CV building services, a job search function, skill assessments, thought-leadership, partner discounts and much more.

LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

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Entry Level Requirements

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:

A Level DDE or:
BTEC National Diploma MPP or:
Access to HE qualifications with Pass or:
Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.

English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode	Duration	Start date	Application code	Application method
Full-time	5 years (With Placement)	September	N40F	UCAS
Full-time	4 years	September	N40F	Direct to LSBU

International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

How to apply

Read more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

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Applicant events

After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course. You’ll also be invited to our Applicant Taster Day so keep your eyes peeled!

Enrolment

Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.

Fees

United Kingdom

£9790

Tuition fees for home students

International

£17880

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

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Year 2

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Year 4

Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 1 FT Croydon SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5760	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 1FC00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5760	International fee: £17880
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 1FS00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £35130

International: £71520

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5760	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 1FS01

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 2 FT Croydon SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 2FC00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790	International fee: £17880
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 2FS00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £35130

International: £71520

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark JAN

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 2FS01

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 3 FT Croydon SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 3FC00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790	International fee: £17880
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 3FS00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £35130

International: £71520

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark JAN

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 3FS01

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

Full-time Year 4 - All Available Courses

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 4 FT Croydon SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 4FC00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 4 FT Southwark SEPT

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790	International fee: £17880
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 4FS00

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £35130

International: £71520

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (FT) - Year 4 FT Southwark JAN

The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9535	International fee: £16500
AOS/LSBU code: 5873	Session code: 4FS01

Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £34365

International: £66000

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by checking at the the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) find your fee status page.

Visit our Policies and procedures page for details on fees policies.

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.