Accounting & Economics

Study with us
• Accounting & Finance is ranked 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
• Ranked 2nd in Scotland and 9th in the UK for Economics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers

Why this course?
• Studying accounting at Strathclyde, 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.
• Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
• Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

• Develop skills which are highly valued by graduate recruiters through our innovative Management Development Programme