Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a comprehensive program in Accounting and Business Analysis and Technology. This program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of accounting, finance, economics, and business analysis, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: NG42
• Accreditation: Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Ranked: 3rd in the UK for Accounting & Finance (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Second-year entry: may be available to suitably-qualified students
• Applicant visit days: these take place in March each year

Course Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Financial reporting
• Management accounting
• Governance
• Taxation
• Auditing and assurance
• Business analysis and technology
• Economics
• Finance
• Business strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• International business

Learning and 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. External contributors from partnership corporate organisations are involved in teaching and/or assessment of student presentations.

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. Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits usually take place during the summer.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting: AAAA/AAABB, 2nd sitting: AAAABBB (English B, Maths A)
• 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)
• HNC/HND: Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2, contact Business School Admissions

Fees and 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
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Careers

The majority of study combinations of this course leads to a fully accredited degree, allowing you to train for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Many of our accounting graduates go onto qualify as Chartered Accountants through one of the major accounting bodies (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA). Accounting graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees. Employers include Santander, Ernst & Young and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, HBOS, KPMG and Morgan Stanley.

Business Analysis and Technology

The best-performing companies look for very high levels of problem-solving ability, numeracy, technology, business awareness and teamwork in their new employees. Business Analysis & Technology delivers this to a much greater extent than many other courses in business and management. A significant number of well-known companies specifically target graduates from Strathclyde Business School, and from the area of management science in particular. Companies employing our graduates include consultancy companies, financial services providers, consumer goods companies, supermarkets, and other companies including British Airways, Scottish Power, BT, BAE Systems and public sector organisations such as the NHS. Job titles vary and include Business Consultant, Business Analyst, Operations Manager and Risk Manager.