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Accounting & Finance BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Study with us

Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.

We're the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).

learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information

gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance

employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies

Why this course?

Studying accounting, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is typically supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.

Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits usually take place during the summer.

A range of assessment techniques are used including business reports, case studies, essays, presentations, individual and group projects, learning journals and peer assessments.

Careers

Many of our accounting graduates go on to qualify as Chartered Accountants through one of the major accounting bodies:

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Accounting graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees. Employers include:

  • Santander
  • Ernst & Young and PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Deloitte
  • Halifax Bank Of Scotland
  • KPMG
  • Morgan Stanley

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,550per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAA

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths A.

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University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    10th out of 103

    16th out of 122 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    208 91%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    13th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    60th

    28

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    212 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    19th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    36th

    24

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