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Economics and Accounting

1 Study option · UndergraduateMain Site - Highfield Campus

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2026-2027
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Course summary

This degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of both economics and accounting. You'll how to use Bloomberg terminals in our Financial Laboratory (FinLab) and may decide to study abroad or take a year in employment. It is ideal for those looking for a career in economic or accounting consultancy.

This Economics and Accounting course will give you specialist knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics and the main concepts of accountancy. These will help you better understand the behaviour of individuals and businesses, and the economy as a whole.

Optional modules will let you shape your studies around your interests or career plans. These include international banking, risk management or public economics.

BSc Economics and Accounting is taught in conjunction with the University of Southampton Business School. You'll build specialist knowledge of microeconomics (the behaviour of individuals and businesses), macroeconomics (the behaviour of the economy as a whole) and the main concepts of accountancy.

You could also:

  • Spend a semester abroad

  • Spend a year in employment

  • Gain vital work experience on a Student Innovation Project

  • Gain exemptions from professional accounting bodies and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
NL41
Institution code:
S27

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Application codes

Course code:
NL41
Institution code:
S27

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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This course and 3 other accounting courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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BBB Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBC
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

86% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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59 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

84 Go onto work and study

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