BA or BSc accounting and finance?

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hey
iv been offered from LSBU BA hons accounting and finance and UEL Bsc accounting and finance ( fintech pathway) and i cant decide:
- LSBU or UEL?
- BA or BSC? (mainly for job pov)
- LSBU annual fee is 14000 for three years and UEL first year fee is 13500 and 15560 for the next two years as i am an international student
- Will i be able to manage my tuition in london if i chose UEL?
- Does it matter to employer if i do BA or BSc?

Any reply wud be appreciated

Reply 1

cksiu

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by Daniyawllllll

hey
iv been offered from LSBU BA hons accounting and finance and UEL Bsc accounting and finance ( fintech pathway) and i cant decide:
- LSBU or UEL?
- BA or BSC? (mainly for job pov)
- LSBU annual fee is 14000 for three years and UEL first year fee is 13500 and 15560 for the next two years as i am an international student
- Will i be able to manage my tuition in london if i chose UEL?
- Does it matter to employer if i do BA or BSc?
Any reply wud be appreciated

Congratulations to your offers.

The course contents, rather than the title, matter. Look into the course modules to see which uni suits you better.

You will face very high living costs if you go to LSBU or UEL (private accommodation over £1k, or even £1.5k per month). Try to get an uni outside London if you can. Good luck.

Reply 2

LSBU

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by Daniyawllllll

hey
iv been offered from LSBU BA hons accounting and finance and UEL Bsc accounting and finance ( fintech pathway) and i cant decide:
- LSBU or UEL?
- BA or BSC? (mainly for job pov)
- LSBU annual fee is 14000 for three years and UEL first year fee is 13500 and 15560 for the next two years as i am an international student
- Will i be able to manage my tuition in london if i chose UEL?
- Does it matter to employer if i do BA or BSc?
Any reply wud be appreciated

Hey, congrats on your offers! 🎉
I’ve looked into both LSBU and UEL before Here’s a quick breakdown:

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LSBU is in central London, so it’s great for part-time jobs, networking, and easier commuting.

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UEL has a newer campus, and the FinTech pathway is a nice option if you're really into tech + finance.

BA vs BSc?
Honestly, most employers don’t care if it’s a BA or BSc. What matters more is accreditation (like ACCA, CIMA) and the skills/experience you gain.
Fees (for international students):

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LSBU: £14,000/year → £42,000 total

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UEL: £13,500 (year 1), £15,560 (years 2 & 3) → £44,620 total

So LSBU is cheaper overall. London can be expensive, but loads of students manage by working part-time (up to 20 hrs/week allowed on a student visa).
Final thoughts:

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Go with UEL if you’re really interested in FinTech and that specialisation matters to you.

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Choose LSBU if you want a strong, general accounting course in a central location with slightly lower costs.

Hope that helps good luck choosing! 😊

Reply 3

HoldThisL

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These are both quite similar degrees and the cost difference is small but not insignificant. If you're really interested in fintech, it may be worth paying for but I expect you'd be able to get some fintech exposure anywhere - check the course content/flexibility for taking classes outside of your direct degree programme

As far as jobs go, BSc can be slightly preferable in a CV review for certain jobs but probably not accounting-focused ones and since we don't know what your career aspirations are I can't say anything for sure. In any case, the postnomial does not make a big difference for job prospects so I wouldn't focus on it too much

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University of East London

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by Daniyawllllll

hey
iv been offered from LSBU BA hons accounting and finance and UEL Bsc accounting and finance ( fintech pathway) and i cant decide:
- LSBU or UEL?
- BA or BSC? (mainly for job pov)
- LSBU annual fee is 14000 for three years and UEL first year fee is 13500 and 15560 for the next two years as i am an international student
- Will i be able to manage my tuition in london if i chose UEL?
- Does it matter to employer if i do BA or BSc?
Any reply wud be appreciated

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

UEL offers BSc Accounting and Finance and applications can be made online using the following link: https://www.uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-accounting-finance

UEL holds Open Events for prospective students. This would be a great opportunity for you to speak to current students, Academics and also have a campus tour. It can be booked online using the following link: Undergraduate Open Days | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)

You can also speak to Student Ambassadors studying your course. They can be reached using the following website: Chat to our students | University of East London (uel.ac.uk)

For further information, please feel free to contact Applicant Engagement via telephone on 0208 223 3333.

-Anisha

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