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Obtain a comprehensive understanding of accounting with our BA (Hons) Accounting degree. This programme delves into crucial areas in accounting that shape society, such as financial accounting, management accounting, and sustainability accounting.

Studying 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

accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

one of only 118 business schools in the world to be triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA (MBA Today, January 2023)

Why this course?

Our BA Hons in Accounting allows you to study accounting in combination with a range of business subjects.

In the majority of combinations, accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. You may be offered possible exemptions to other professional bodies, for example, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

An in-depth understanding of economics and law will complement your accounting studies and prove valuable to employers.

You’ll learn about the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of financial information. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information. You’ll also explore how accounting can be developed to meet the needs of society and provide information to investors.

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
• peer assessments