Study with us

Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance 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

gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance

employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies

Why this course?

Studying accounting, 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.

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

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 and peer assessments.

Careers

Many of our accounting graduates go on to qualify as Chartered Accountants through one of the major accounting bodies:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Accounting graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, auditors and tax trainees. Employers include:

• Santander
• Ernst & Young and PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• Deloitte
• Halifax Bank Of Scotland
• KPMG
• Morgan Stanley