Economics and Accounting with Study Abroad, BSc

This course offers a fully integrated degree combining Economics and Accounting subjects. The course is designed for students who seek to broaden their knowledge of Economics and understand the linkage with Accounting.

The Economics units provide you with insight into economic structures, institutions (for example, banks), and policies that underpin and influence the financial market. You will be prepared for a career as an economist. You would be taught Economics using a research-led approach by experts from the School of Economics.

The Accounting units explore accounting institutions, accountancy firms, accounting regulations and accounting techniques that are used by and support organisations both in and outside the market.

Our course prepares you for a career in the economics field as well as working in the accountancy profession and financial markets. The course provides you with access to subjects accredited by several professional accountancy bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

This course is unique as it offers you an interdisciplinary perspective. You will learn from academic experts who work with industry experts in the financial sector. The knowledge acquired from the field is used to design and shape the curriculum, enabling you to keep abreast with commercial and contemporary issues.

This degree with Study Abroad allows you to spend your third year overseas studying Economics and Accounting in English at a leading university. Places on the course are allocated on merit depending on first-year examination results and the availability of spaces at destination universities. To find out more about studying abroad, visit the Centre for Study Abroad.

Our course is rigorous and draws on theory, cutting-edge research, and practice to prepare students for their future careers in Economics, Accounting, and Finance. It has a world-class reputation for producing high-quality graduates with strong quantitative skills and a global outlook.

This course provides you with rewarding opportunities to participate in the Bristol PLUS Award.

You'll also benefit from the Professional Liaison Network within the faculty, which runs a professional mentoring scheme with alumni, insight talks and internships.

Previously, graduates have gone on to work for the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM and many other blue-chip organisations.

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels