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BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Learning Mode
Full Time
Duration
3 Years (Full-time)
Start date
October (Direct entry) / January (Foundation entry available)
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting & Finance – award from Lancaster University (UK)
Fees
International students: ~ €18,000/year
EU/UK students: ~ €10,800/year
Location
Lancaster University Leipzig Campus, Strohsack Passage, Nikolaistraße 10, Leipzig, Germany
About the Course
This BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance delivers a flexible, career-focused education blending technical accounting skills and financial analysis with practical business insight. Through real-world data, case studies, and research-led teaching, students build the expertise required for key roles in Big‑Four firms, investment banks, and global financial services
Why choose Accounting & Finance at Lancaster?
Industry connected
Developed with Lancaster Management School, the programme connects students to Big Four professionals and offers career coaching for job readiness.
Global opportunities
Study in Leipzig and earn a UK Lancaster degree, supported by a multicultural class and access to global partner universities, including optional exchange terms
Professional accreditation
Accredited by major bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA), the programme awards exemptions from core professional exams—ensuring rapid progression toward chartered status
Course Overview
Year 1 introduces you to accounting, finance, economics, and quantitative methods—using real-world company data. Year 2 deepens your learning with accounting systems, auditing, corporate finance, and risk. Year 3 features advanced modules like international financial management and culminates in a capstone project and strategic financial analysis
Course Duration
- 3 years full-time, structured in six 6-week teaching blocks per year
- Foundation Year path available for students needing academic or English support—extends total programme length to 4 years
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Accounting & Finance
- Principles of Economics
- Quantitative Methods for Accounting & Finance
- Professional Skills
Year 2
- Accounting Information Systems & Auditing
- Management Accounting for Business Decisions
- Corporate Finance & Risk
- Quantitative Decision-Making
Year 3
- Advanced Management Accounting
- International Financial Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Management in the 21st Century
- Capstone Project / Financial Strategy
Admission Requirements
- Academic: A‑Levels at BBB (incl. Mathematics); IB ~30 points; or equivalent international qualifications
- English: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
- Foundation route available for those not meeting direct-entry criteria
Fees and Funding
- Tuition per year: International €18,000; EU/UK €10,800
- Scholarships & financing: Options include Lancaster scholarships, Brain Capital income-share plans, German BAföG, and EU FINS loan schemes
Career Opportunities
Graduates are equipped for roles including:
- Chartered Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Audit/Tax Consultant
- Risk Manager
- Finance Manager
- Accounting Systems Specialist
Leading employers include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Barclays, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, IBM, and more. Many proceed directly into professional training and postgraduate study.
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