The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Economics degree enables students to combine the study of the core areas of economics and accounting and is accredited by the major professional accountancy bodies. The degree encourages students to explore the academic and professional links between the fields of accountancy and economics and provides a good basis for a future career in accountancy, management and finance related fields of work where skills in both areas are required. The course includes study of the key elements of accounting and finance, including preparation and analysis of information required for internal and external reporting requirements. This course also includes study of the core parts of economics. Economics studies the production and distribution of wealth. This means that it is concerned with consumers, workers, industry, commerce and government at the level of the individual and the market (micro-economics) and the national economy (macro-economics). It also focuses on important contemporary issues such as the globalisation of world markets, international monetary systems, the privatisation of industry and the management of the economy.

Many students who elect to study accounting and finance do so with the intention of becoming a professional accountant. What many students don’t realise, however, is that an accounting and finance degree is neither necessary nor sufficient to become a professional accountant. (Of course the reverse also holds: career opportunities for accounting and finance graduates are not restricted to the accounting profession!) These pages have been designed to provide some basic background information on the accounting profession, together with the transition from university student to professionally qualified accountant. Use the menu on the left to explore some of the opportunities available.