BA Accounting & Economics
About this course
BA in Economics, Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The accounting components meet accreditation requirements of professional accountancy bodies ICAS and CIMA. Single Honours students are required to complete a dissertation in Economics in their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: 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) IB: 36 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5)
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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.
Modules
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Accounting Technologies
- Introduction to Finance & Financial Statistics
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Course summary
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics 2
- Management Development Programme 3
- Topics in Microeconomics with Cross Section Econometrics
- Macroeconomics 3
- Dissertation
- Microeconomics 4
- Macroeconomics 4
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economics of Firms & Industries
- Industrial Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Financial Development & Economic Growth
- Behavioural Economics
- Natural Resource, Environmental & Energy Economics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £52,500. The £43,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 217 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. 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 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) 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.
Does BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.