Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Accounting and Economics program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and economics principles. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the field of accounting and economics.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: NL41
• Accreditation: Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Second-year entry: May be available to suitably-qualified students
• Ranked: 3rd in the UK for Accounting & Finance (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Study with Us

The program allows students to learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation. Students will learn about the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial information, as well as key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems. The program also develops excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers.

Why this Course?

Studying accounting at Strathclyde enables students to learn about the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government, and others to make effective decisions. Students will also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector.

What you'll Study

The program follows a broad-based Year 1 curriculum that introduces students to foundation accountancy and finance concepts, plus economics and a choice of other introductory business disciplines. In Years 2 and 3, students will study accounting plus another business discipline of their choice. The accounting program will cover financial reporting, management accounting, governance, taxation, auditing, and assurance.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Accounting Technologies
• Introduction to Finance & Financial Statistics
• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Management Development Programme 1
• Academic Skills

Learning & Teaching

Teaching is over two semesters in blocks of 12 weeks. Classes are taught through lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside team-based projects, online materials, and interactive sessions using personal response systems.

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is typically supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting: AAAA/AAABB, 2nd sitting: AAAABBB
• A Levels: AAA (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths A)
• International Baccalaureate: 36 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5)

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550

Careers

Many of our accounting graduates go on to qualify as Chartered Accountants through one of the major accounting bodies. Our economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government, and industry. Job titles include economist, auditor, management accountant, business analyst, investment analyst, risk consultant, and commercial manager.

Triple-accredited Business School

The University of Strathclyde Business School is triple-accredited by:

• AACSB
• EQUIS
• Association of MBAs

University Preparation Programme

The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre offers an Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social Sciences for international students who do not meet the academic entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at Strathclyde.

Glasgow

Glasgow is Scotland's biggest and most cosmopolitan city. The University of Strathclyde campus is based right in the heart of Glasgow, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping, and socializing alongside your studies.

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Our Faculties & Departments

The University of Strathclyde has four faculties:

• Engineering
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Science
• Strathclyde Business School

Professional Services

The University of Strathclyde has a range of professional services, including:

• Access, Equality & Inclusion Service
• Alumni & Development
• Careers Service
• Conferencing & Events
• Disability & Wellbeing Service
• Education Enhancement
• Equality & Diversity
• Estates Services
• Finance Directorate
• Human Resources

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The University of Strathclyde has a range of online services, including:

• Student/Staff email
• Myplace
• PEGASUS
• PURE
• KnowledgeBase
• Timetables
• Lab availability
• Telephone Directory
• Report IT problems & IT Service Status
• Service Catalogue
• Mobile APP
• ULab
• SharePoint
• Zoom

Get in Touch

The University of Strathclyde can be contacted through various channels, including:

• Website
• Phone
• Email
• Social media

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