BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde

This degree combines accounting with economics at Strathclyde Business School. Students learn financial information preparation and interpretation alongside economic analysis, with accounting accredited for entry to ICAS in the majority of study combinations.

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. Economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry, with job titles including economist, auditor, management accountant, business analyst, investment analyst, risk consultant and commercial manager.

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