BA Accounting & Business Law at University of Strathclyde

This degree combines accounting with business law at Strathclyde Business School, covering financial information preparation and interpretation alongside an understanding of law that complements accounting studies. Accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in the majority of study combinations, with possible exemptions from ACCA and CIMA.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School  |  Duration: Four years full-time (Years 1 to 4; Year 4 is the Honours year)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces accounting, finance and economics alongside a choice of introductory business subjects and the Business School's core Management Development Programme, international business and academic skills modules. Two subjects are chosen at the start of Year 2 to continue through Years 2 and 3, with the accredited accounting pathway covering financial reporting, management accounting, governance, taxation, auditing and assurance. Year 4 is the Honours year; progression to Honours requires a 55% average in Year 2 and 3 subject modules.

Career pathways

Many accounting graduates qualify as Chartered Accountants through ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, and find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees. Employers include Santander, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, HBOS, KPMG and Morgan Stanley. Accounting graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees; the course also suits general business careers.

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