Accounting & Finance

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

NN43

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,750 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Accounting & Finance

About

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.

Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.

A degree in Finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Highers	Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting:* AAAA/AAABB 2nd sitting: AAAABBB (English B, Maths A) Minimum entry requirements: 1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting:** AAABBB (Maths A, English B)
A Levels	AAA (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths A)
International Baccalaureate	38 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths HL6)
HNC/HND	Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2, contact Business School Admissions: +44 (0)141 548 4114 [email protected]
International students	View the entry requirements for your country.
Deferred entry	Not normally accepted.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

Our current standard requirements are:

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

Recognised English language qualifications for pre-sessional and degree entry

If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

Career

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

Our economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry. Job titles include:

economist
auditor
management accountant
business analyst
investment analyst
risk consultant
commercial manager

The majority of study combinations of this course leads to a fully accredited degree, allowing you to train for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,750

Application Fee

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