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BSc Accounting and Economics

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Whatever the economic climate, businesses across the UK always need accountants and economists. Whether you're hoping to work in the private, public, or voluntary sector, this course could help you gain a thorough grounding in accounting and economics to take you to the next step in your career. If you're going to be an accountant or economist, you must understand how organizations are financed and managed. That's what's at the core of our degree. Well, look at how companies are run and then let you choose particular topics to study in more detail. You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars, and group work sessions. Here at Huddersfield, you'll be taught by some of the best lecturers in the country. We've been the English university with the highest proportion of professionally qualified teaching staff for three years. Thanks to our innovative Partners in Accountancy scheme, you'll be able to connect with leading accounting firms. The Partners in Accountancy firms will offer accountancy students direct input to their studies from leading case studies on technical and professional areas and providing careers support. The course doesn't just focus on accounting techniques. We also look at some essential skills for the workplace, including communication and presentation skills.

General Eligibility

BBB-BBCat A Level.

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Foundations of Financial Accounting

  • Foundations of Management Accounting

  • Foundations of Finance

  • Introduction to Macroeconomics

  • Introduction to Microeconomics

  • Statistics for Social Sciences

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Financial Reporting

  • Applied Management Accounting

  • Financial Management

  • Intermediate Macroeconomics

  • Intermediate Microeconomics

  • Econometrics

3 Year 3 - optional placement year

The course offers an optional one-year (48 weeks) work placement after the second year, in the UK or abroad.

4 Year 4

Core modules:

Accounting Regulation and Governance

Contemporary Issues In Accounting And Finance

Corporate Finance

Applied Econometrics

Decision Science

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

Monetary and Financial Framework

Climate Economics and Finance

Global Financial Management

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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