Economics with Accounting BSc (Hons)
City, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This degree has a strong focus on the practical link between theory and real-world application. Youll 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 youll be a step closer to professional qualification as an accountant.- ...Read more

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." -

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
What students say
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Hayaan
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02 Nov 23

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.

120 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and OCR Cambridge technical extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.

Minimum of 60 credits overall, with no less than 45 Level 3 credits. Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE mathematics required.

including a minimum of 5 in each of three Higher Level subjects. A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.

Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable BTEC extended diploma subjects.

Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable BTEC extended diploma subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
77%
Mathematics
77%
Biology
18%
Chemistry
17%
Business Studies
17%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
84%
Economics
58%
Chemistry
25%
Accounting & Finance
24%
Biology
19%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,249 per year

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Students from England

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£9,249 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,249 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,249 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£22,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,500 per year

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Students from International

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£22500 Per year

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City, University of London
City, University of London , London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City, University of London
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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