Economics with Accounting
School of Arts & Social Sciences
BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Economics with Accounting develops students’ analytical and quantitative abilities in economics while providing them with the opportunity to prepare for a career in accounting. UCAS code LN14 Duration 3 years or 4 years with work placement option. Entry requirements Typical offers require one of the following: ‘A’ Level 340 UCAS tariff points. Typically gained from ‘A’ Level grades AAB or ABB plus one ‘AS’ Level. Other qualification combinations achieving 340 UCAS tariff points will be considered. IB 34 points. In addition, the following is required: GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B (or equivalent). English language requirements IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. TOEFL: 100 internet-based total.
This course provides a wide variety of transferable skills that are invaluable when seeking employment. Modules in accountancy are delivered at Cass Business School.
Course structure Year one The first year lays the foundations of both economics and accounting. Core modules include: • Data analysis • Introduction to financial accounting • Introduction to management accounting • Introduction to law • Introduction to macroeconomics • Introduction to microeconomics • Mathematics for economists. Year two The second year builds on these foundations with additional core modules, as students prepare for specialisation in the final year. Core modules include: • Financial analysis • Financial accounting • Intermediate macroeconomics • Intermediate microeconomics • Introductory econometrics.
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Year three The final year refines the knowledge and skills developed in the introductory and intermediate subject areas. An accountancy background can be strengthened by core modules covering topics related to accountancy and financial management, including a module in company law. The final year also offers a small number of elective economics modules so students can pursue their own academic interests or prepare for a specific career or postgraduate study. Core modules includes: • Advanced financial accounting • Applied econometrics • Company law • Corporate finance • Financial accounting theory • Financial management • Management accounting. Assessment is usually by coursework and unseen examination. Coursework may consist of standard essays, individual and group presentations, group reports, classwork, unseen tests and problem sets.