Course summary

Why Accounting and Economics? 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 it’s vital you understand how organisations are financed and managed. That’s what’s at the core of our degree. We’ll look at how companies are run, and then give you the opportunity to choose particular topics to study in more detail. This course has professional accreditations with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA - https://www.cimaglobal.com/), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW - https://www.icaew.com/) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en.html). This will help to ensure that our graduates are industry ready. These accreditations are reviewed on a regular basis. How will you learn? You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions.

• Here at Huddersfield, you’ll be taught by an academic team with a diverse range of academic and professional experience. This ensures that what you’re taught, and how you’re taught, reflects what you need to know now, as well as giving you the resources to understand future trends and practices. Your tutors will help you prepare to thrive in the ever-changing world of accounting and economics.

• You’ll be able to connect with leading accounting firms thanks to our innovative Partners in Accountancy scheme. 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.

• In your third year we’ll give you the opportunity to take a placement year that could see you working in a business and gaining real world experience.