BA Economics & Finance
About this course
BA in Economics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Research Methods, and Statistics. A final-year dissertation is required for the degree. Placement pathways are available through the Management Development Programme, and internship opportunities are provided through the department's Fraser of Allander Institute.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics)
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
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: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Modules
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics 2
- Course summary
- 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 Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £57,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics & Finance 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 Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is BA Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.