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Accounting and Economics at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Our BSc Accounting and Economics is a rigorous and intellectually engaging course that is designed to offer you a strong foundation in both disciplines and a clear path toward diverse and rewarding career opportunities. Why choose this course?

  • In an era of rapid financial innovation and global economic uncertainty this degree will equip you with the critical thinking, technical expertise and practical insight you need to navigate and help shape the future of accounting and economics.
  • It balances academic depth with real-world relevance providing you with advanced training in financial theory and economic modelling with an emphasis on analytical skills development and policy insight.
  • You will benefit from a supportive, experienced academic team, with opportunities for personalised guidance.
  • It also offers you the chance to follow a Placement route on which you will develop a range of business and transferable skills and be able to apply your learning in a professional setting to help increase your employability.
What you will learn Through a carefully structured curriculum, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of:
  • financial accounting
  • economic theory
  • quantitative methods.
You will then be able to specialise further, depending on your career aspirations or interests, choosing from a wide range of option modules in accounting, economics and finance. Whether your goal is to become a financial analyst, economist, policy adviser or industry practitioner, this BSc Accounting and Economics offers you tools and knowledge to help you succeed in today’s dynamic and competitive environment. How you will learn This course is available to study full- or part-time with classes taking place mainly in the evening. Some modules may also be offered online as well as on campus. Classes consist of lectures, complemented by practical classes that focus on problem-solving, and seminars where you will discuss and exchange ideas. Placement route If you opt for the full-time Placement route on this course, it will give you the opportunity to develop your accounting and economics skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting to further increase your employability when you graduate. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • Birkbeck has offered high-quality courses in finance and economics for over 50 years.
  • We ranked in the top 25 UK universities for Economics and Econometrics in the most recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework, ensuring that course content is informed by the latest research.
  • Located in Central London, Birkbeck offers access to excellent facilities and valuable connections within a global financial hub.
Careers and employability On successfully completing this BSc Accounting and Economics you will have gained an array of valuable transferable skills including:
  • the ability to work effectively under time constraints
  • IT skills, particularly for presentation and analysis of data
  • the ability to use a number of specialised statistical packages.
Graduates can go on to build successful careers with a variety of employers in a range of sectors, including:
  • government departments
  • the Bank of England
  • UK regulatory bodies
  • commercial banks
  • teaching.
You will also have gained a strong foundation for academic progression onto postgraduate-level courses in economics or finance such as our MSc Accounting and Finance or MSc Economics.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Assessment on this course includes examinations, in-class tests, take-home assignments, project work and presentation and group discussion work. See individual modules for more details.

How to apply

14Jan

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.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. FOUNDATION YEAR DEGREES Our 'with Foundation Year' route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) or two years (part-time) of supported study. This is an ideal route if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Applicants who do not have grade C or grade 4 GCSE-level English and mathematics may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises English and mathematics. This audit assesses an applicant’s potential to cope with, and benefit from, a particular programme of study.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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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 .

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Accounting and Economics at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS