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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Lancaster UniversityLancaster University offers a BSc (Hons) in Accounting, Finance and Mathematics (Industry), a four-year undergraduate programme that combines analytical depth with financial insight, backed by robust mathematical training. The programme is designed to equip students with a well-balanced range of skills combining theoretical insight with industry experience. The industrial placement year offers a professional element of real-world work, giving students an early start in finance, consultancy, technology, and beyond.
Curriculum Design:
The Lancaster curriculum balances intellectual rigour and experiential learning to prepare students to meet a changing financial world. Over the four years, students cover:
• Financial and Management Accounting, Auditing Practices
• Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, and Risk Management
• Core Mathematics: Statistics, Probability, and Mathematical Modelling
• Applied techniques such as Econometrics and Financial Modelling, with regular use of live data
• A customized industry placement year in which students are able to apply themselves in a working environment
Students learn through active interactive workshops, group case studies, and problem-solving exercises that enhance logical reasoning, numeracy, and critical thinking.
Accreditation: ICTAC Australian Accredited Course
This is a professionally accredited course that is recognized by institutions such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). It provides exemptions in key professional examinations, placing learners at an initial advantage in the world of professionals.
Campus Location:
The course is delivered on Lancaster University's main campus in Lancashire, UK. Students are taught by the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Department of Accounting and Finance, one of the UK's highest-rated business schools. The department has cutting-edge software utilized throughout the industry, career support, and next-generation study spaces.
Lancaster places enormous emphasis upon learning through experience, encouraging students to gain hands-on exposure:
• Internship and Placement Opportunities: Students have access to a wide portfolio of year-long placements with finance, consulting, and fintech employers.
• Research Projects: There are prospects for working with faculty on projects in areas such as financial risk and sustainability.
• Student Societies and Competitions: Students are able to participate in societies like the Investment and Finance Society, attend trading competitions, and meet guest speakers.
• International Exchange Opportunities: Opportunities exist to study abroad for a semester or year, gaining international education and cultural exposure.
Lancaster's Careers Service provides expert guidance, including:
• One-to-one career advice
• CV and interview preparation workshops
• Opportunities to access high-quality internship schemes
• Employer networking events and industry panel discussions
The programme's graduates are very competitive in the employment market, with many being employed in a range of areas, including accounting, banking, investments, data analysis, and consultancy. Employers range from PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and Barclays.
Academic Progression:
They can further go on to postgraduate studies, such as a Master's in Financial Mathematics, Accounting and Financial Management, or Quantitative Finance, or opt for fields like Data Analytics or Actuarial Science.
A Level - AAB. This should include Mathematics grade A.IB - 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects, including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)IELTS - We require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. TOEFL - Overall score of 87, with minimum scores of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing.AccountantActuaryFinancial AnalystInvestment BankerAuditorTax AdvisorRisk AnalystData AnalystManagement ConsultantCorporate Finance ExecutiveInsurance UnderwriterTreasury AnalystPortfolio ManagerBusiness AnalystCompliance OfficerEconomic AnalystFinancial PlannerQuantitative AnalystStockbroker
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