BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Economics and Accounting integrates economic theory and accounting practice to build understanding of how financial systems operate and how economic principles guide decision-making within organisations. Students study macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial accounting and management accounting. Economics at Queen's is ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

Department: Queen's Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year after Year 2) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key areas are macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial accounting and management accounting, with hands-on use of specialist mathematical and statistical software. An optional placement year follows Year 2; recent placements include PwC, KPMG, Citi, Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, First Derivatives and Randox.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in accounting, finance and economic analysis, with pathways to further study or professional accreditation. Students benefit from exemptions for professional accountancy examinations with Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA and CIMA.

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Entry requirements

A-level: ABB plus GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts within the portfolio (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (if Mathematics is not at Higher Level, Standard Level grade 5 or GCSE Mathematics B/6). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3, with Mathematics at minimum O3 or H5 if not among the counted subjects. Access Course: average of 70% plus GCSE Mathematics B/6 or equivalent. Graduate entry: minimum 2:1 honours degree plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent is required. Offers are made in grades rather than UCAS tariff points; GCSE performance is taken into account (offers are generally made to applicants with four A/7 grades plus two B/6 grades). International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year. Also applies to EU Other; academic year not stated for this figure Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year after Year 2)

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