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Course summary
This degree has a strong focus on the practical link between theory and real-world application. You'll learn the mathematics and statistics that underpin economics and develop professional accountancy skills and techniques. On successful completion of this degree, you will gain multiple exemptions from professional licensing examinations with several prestigious accountancy bodies, including CIMA, ACCA and ICAEW. This means you'll be a step closer to professional qualification as an accountant.
- Learn with leading experts in the field from our Department of Economics and our Business School
- Develop a wide range of economic and quantitative skills and knowledge
- Stand out from the crowd with a professional placement year - past students have undertaken placements with organisations like PriceWaterhouseCoopers, GlaxoSmithKline, RBS and HM Treasury
- Follow in the footsteps of recent graduates who now work for major global corporations, such as KPMG, Bloomberg, RBS, Deloitte, Lombard, PwC and Ernst & Young
- Lay the foundations for further study in economics, business, finance and management - past graduates have progressed to LSE, UCL, Oxford and Cambridge."
Modules
Year 1 Develop an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles associated with economics and accounting. Build on your current mathematics knowledge, either post-GCSE or post-A level. Core Modules: Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics Data Analysis 1 Data Analysis 2 Introduction to Law Elective Modules: Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 1 Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 2 Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 1 Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 2 Year 2 Deepen your knowledge through core modules in economics and accounting. Develop your skills of enquiry and understanding of the different approaches to problem solving. Core Modules: Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 Intermediate Microeconomics 1 Intermediate Microeconomics 2 Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 Introductory Econometrics Elective Modules: Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 Intermediate Econometrics History of Economic Thought Nations and Firms in the Global Economy Year 3 Strengthen your accountancy expertise with core modules covering topics related to accountancy and financial management, including a module in company law. Further develop your techniques for practise and pursue your own academic or professional interests with elective modules. Core Modules: Management Accounting Financial Management Advanced Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice Financial Analysis Corporate Finance Company Law Elective Modules: Introduction to Financial Derivatives Applied Econometrics Industrial Organisation International Finance Experimental Economics Economics and Society Micro-Placements Industry Projects Summer Internship Integrated Professional Training Modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment is based mainly on coursework and unseen examination. Your coursework may consist of:
- Standard essays
- Individual presentations
- Group presentations and reports
- Classwork
- Unseen tests
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LN14
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits P: 0 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9249 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9249 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9249 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9249 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22500 | Year 1 |
| International | £22500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB