BSc Economics and Accounting
About this course
BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining financial systems with economic principles. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship. This degree provides pathways to further study or professional accreditation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 40%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 70%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams.
- 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Law For Accountants
- Quantitative Methods
- Principles of Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Data Analysis
- Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
- Financial Decision Making
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Taxation
- Law of Business Organisations
- Public Economics
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Corporate Strategy
- Economic History
- International Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Quantitative Business Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £27,000. The £26,000 median after fifteen months is £7,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams. 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Accounting at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.