Economics with Accounting BSc (Hons) • City, University of London

This course is for 2021/22 entry. 2022/23 entry is also available.

Key information

This accredited economics degree is designed for anyone who wants to pursue a career in accountancy, finance or banking. It will equip you with strong methodological, conceptual, quantitative and professional skills. Our successful graduates enjoy rewarding roles at major international organisations such as Deloitte, PwC and Ernst & Young.

Start date

September 2021

UCAS code

LN14

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years with placement year

Institution

City, University of London

Location

Northampton Square

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS:

6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

English language programmes

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City, University of London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

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Course overview

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.

Accreditation

Successful completion of City's BSc in Economics with Accounting entitles you to examination exemptions from the following professional accountancy bodies:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world's largest professional body of management accountants offering the most relevant accounting qualification for a career in business.

If you are considering a career in finance and business, the CIMA qualification will open doors with employers all over the world.

On completing this course, you will be able to apply for 8 Exemptions - all Certificate in Business Accounting modules (BA1, BA2, BA3, BA4) and all Operational Level Modules (E1, P1, F1 and the Operational Case Study).

Structure

Course content

Over three years, you will develop a coherent and systematic understanding of accountancy and economics, equipping you with transferable analytical skills and expert knowledge for your chosen career.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Placements

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.

Introduction to Financial Accounting (15 Credits)

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the principles that underlie financial accounting, as well as to their application, and to the interpretation and use of financial accounting information as part of the effective operation of a business.
Introduction to Management Accounting (15 Credits)

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the principles that underlie management accounting, as well as to their application, and to the use of management accounting information in the effective management of a business.
Introduction to Microeconomics (15 Credits)

This module provides a basic introduction to microeconomic principles, theories and methods of analysis, and a framework for applying these to real-world economic problems.
Introduction to Macroeconomics (15 Credits)

This module provides a basic introduction to macroeconomic principles, theories and methods of analysis, and a framework for applying these to real-world economic problems.
Data Analysis 1 (15 Credits)

In Data Analysis 1, you will understand how an economist thinks and works. You will be introduced to the collection, manipulation, representation, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and presentation of statistical data.
Data Analysis 2 (15 Credits)

Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in Data Analysis 1, the purpose of this module is to expand and deepen your understanding of statistical data analysis and inferential statistics.
Introduction to Law (15 Credits)

The module gives students an introduction to the English legal system and to the law of contract and tort.
Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 1 (15 Credits)

This module, together with Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 2, will provide you with sufficient mathematical training to deal with the most relevant basic theoretical concepts contained in the rest of the economics course.
Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 2 (15 Credits)

Having taken Mathematics for Economists Post GCSE 1, this module will introduce you to further manipulative techniques in mathematics at a post GCSE level.
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 1 (15 Credits)

This module increases your knowledge base and provides insight into the role of mathematics in economics.
Mathematics for Economists Post A Level 2 (15 Credits)

Having taken Mathematics for Economists Post-A Level 1 this module increases your knowledge base and provides more insight into the role of mathematics in economics.

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.

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.

Management Accounting (15 Credits)

The module aims to give you the ability to select and apply appropriate management accounting techniques for decision making, planning, control and performance evaluation purposes.
Financial Management (15 credits)

Starting from the basic of corporate cash flow and valuation, this module introduces you complex valuation cases, risk and return, and cost of capital. The focus is on understanding and solving practical issues in financial management using exercises and case study.
Advanced Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice (15 Credits)

This module aims to explore key theoretical financial reporting concepts, to examine the application of financial reporting issues in more depth and to inform about recent developments and major debates in financial accounting.
Financial Analysis (15 Credits)

The aim of this module is to equip you with the basic knowledge necessary for a financial statement analysis and security valuation.
Corporate Finance (15 Credits)

In this module, you will learn the key concepts that underpin modern corporate finance and their relevance to business capital structure and corporate governance.
Company Law (15 Credits)

This module provides a general introduction to company law & business organisations.
Applied Econometrics (15 Credits)

Building on the material covered in Introductory Econometrics, the module covers a variety of econometric theories and techniques in practice.
Industrial Organisation (15 Credits)

This module is designed to meet the demand by firms and economic consultancies at home and abroad for professionals having an integral knowledge of all aspects of structural and strategic firm decision making.
Money and Banking (15 Credits)

This module will develop a theoretical understanding of the nature and functions of the banking system, its relationship with central banks and regulators, and the historical development and role of central banks.
Topics in Behavioural Economics (15 Credits)

This module is designed to provide you with an overview of the insights gained from incorporating psychology into economic models, an area of research referred to as Behavioural Economics.
International Finance (15 Credits)

This module gives you an introduction to the body of literature in international finance. On successful completion of this module, you will be able to display knowledge and understanding of the international linkages between national economies in the goods and financial markets.

Placements

You will have the option to complete a one-year work placement between years two and three of your degree, putting your skills into practice in a real-world setting. If you choose this option you will graduate with a BSc in Economics with Accounting with Integrated Professional Training.

Download course specification:

BSc Economics with Accounting

Teaching and assessment

The degree covers a wide-range of economics topics, along with financial accounting, financial management and management accounting, producing graduates that are highly sought after in the accountancy and banking industries.

Modules in economics are led by expert staff within the Department of Economics, while accountancy modules are taught by staff from the Business School. All staff on this course are experts in their fields and will support your learning in a dynamic, energised and stimulating environment.

You will learn the basic theoretical or technical points relevant to each module, through interesting lecture sessions. You will then actively explore and develop your understanding of the topics in your seminars, through thought-provoking discussion, problem-solving, computer exercises and presentations.

Assessment methods

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
Problem sets.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Assessment

Year 1

Written examination: 82%

Coursework: 18%

Year 2

Written examination: 87%

Coursework: 13%

Year 3

Written examination: 64%

Coursework: 36%

Overall workload

Each module has a credit value of 15 or 30 credit points. Each credit point represents approximately 10 hours of student learning and assessment.

A 15 credit module would typically consist of 2 weekly lectures and one weekly class for ten weeks, giving a total of 30 taught hours, plus 120 hours of independent study, giving a total learning time of 150 hours.

The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Workload

Year 1

Scheduled learning: 20%

Independent learning: 80%

Year 2

Scheduled learning: 20%

Independent learning: 80%

Year 3

Scheduled learning: 18%

Independent learning: 82%

Fees and funding

Fees for year 2021/22

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£16,780

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2021/ 22 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Funding options

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Fee waivers are available for this course.
Means tested support is available for 2021/22 entry.

Future finance loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval for further details please visit our finance pages.

Career

Our economics with accounting graduates are in high demand in professions such as:

accountancy
banking
consultancy
fund management
insurance
the Civil Service
teaching
telecommunications.

Our graduates often secure positions in high-profile organisations such as:

Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Hitachi Capital
International Monetary Fund
KPMG
PricewaterhouseCoopers
United Nations
Wells Fargo
World Bank
Bank of England.

Most of our graduates become trainee chartered accountants working towards their professional accountancy qualification. Others proceed to further study at institutions including City and the LSE.

Placement support

Our expert Careers Service and academic staff will work with you to find a placement that meets your area of interest and career ambitions.

Our recent economics undergraduate students have undertaken placements at a number of high-profile organisations, including:

HM Treasury
RBS
GlaxoSmithKline
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Department for Work and Pensions
Ministry of Defence
Goldman Sachs
Financial Ombudsman Service.

How to apply

Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

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You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

www.ucas.com

You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the form. The UCAS code for City, University of London is C60.

Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.

UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.

You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £23 application fee. If you want to apply to City, University of London only, you can make a single choice application at a reduced rate of £12.

For general enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office:

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.

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If your enquiry is about admission to a particular course, please use the contact details provided on the course page.

When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2021 should arrive at UCAS between September 2020 and 29^th January 2021. Applications that arrive after 29^th January 2021 will be considered only at City's discretion.

Contacting UCAS

Website: www.ucas.com

Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ

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Our students

City graduate Hamza discusses the pathways and modules available in the Economics department for undergraduates, from his time studying BSc (Hons) Economics. 6 minutes

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Dr Claudia Jefferies

Senior Lecturer in Economics

Department of Economics

Professor Klaus Zauner

Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

Dr Alev Atak-Atalik

Lecturer in Economics (Res & Educ)

Department of Economics

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