BSc (Hons) Accounting and Economics at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BSc Accounting and Economics is a rigorous and intellectually engaging course that is designed to offer you a strong foundation in both disciplines and a clear path toward diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with Placement; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through a carefully structured curriculum, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of: financial accounting economic theory quantitative methods. You will then be able to specialise further, depending on your career aspirations or interests, choosing from a wide range of option modules in accounting, economics and finance. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Financial Institutions and Markets, Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Economics, Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Finance I, Study Techniques.

Career pathways

Graduates can go on to build successful careers with a variety of employers in a range of sectors, including: government departments, the Bank of England, UK regulatory bodies, commercial banks, teaching, MSc Accounting and Finance, or, MSc Economics, .

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Placement: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code N404 (Three years full-time, on campus); UCAS code N406 (Four years full-time, on campus with Placement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with Placement; Four years part-ti

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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