BSc Economics with Accounting
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. Students can take a professional placement year or study abroad. The degree offers exemptions from professional licensing examinations with CIMA, ACCA, and ICAEW.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level Maths and English will be required
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 205 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis 1
- Data Analysis 2
- Finding your Future in Economics and Finance
- Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Intermediate Microeconomics 1
- Intermediate Microeconomics 2
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 1
- Introductory Econometrics
- Principles of Law
- Intermediate Macroeconomics 2
- International Trade
- Global Financial Markets
- Intermediate Econometrics
- History of Economic Thought
- Money and Banking
- Nations and Firms in the Global Economy
- Digital Economy and Internet Markets
- Accenture School of Tech: Building Skills in Tech transformation, Cloud and Consultancy
- Micro-Placement
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Advanced Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Company Law
- Introduction to Financial Derivatives
- Monetary Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Labour Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- International Finance
- Development Economics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
- Computational Economics
- Topics in Health Economics
- Economics and Society
- Environmental Economics
- Globalization, Capitalism and Digital Society
- Experimental Economics
- Micro-Placement
- Industry Projects
- Summer Internship
- Professional Placement and Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £60,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the purpose of some exemptions from professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
Does BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics with Accounting at City St George's, University of London?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.