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This interdisciplinary programme explores the synergy between economics and accounting, equipping students with analytical, financial, and decision-making skills. Students learn how economic incentives influence decisions made by individuals, businesses, and governments, while accounting develops the ability to measure, report, and analyse financial performance, essential for planning, strategy, and compliance.
The programme lays a strong foundation in both financial accounting and management accounting, making it highly suitable for students intending to pursue professional accountancy qualifications post-graduation.
This degree is accredited by: ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, AIA, and CIMA. Graduates are eligible for exemptions from multiple exams when applying to professional accountancy bodies, depending on the organisation and their course choices.
Year 1: Core foundations in Economics 1 and Accountancy 1A & 1B, alongside Digital Literacy for Business (Information & Data) and one optional course.
Focus: Basics of economic thinking, financial reporting, and digital fluency.
Year 2: Intermediate studies with Economics 2, Accountancy 2A & 2B, Statistical Methods for Economics, and one elective.
Focus: Analytical economics, statistical tools, and deepening accounting knowledge.
Year 3: Specialised modules including Microeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Auditing, Management Accounting Applications, plus Applications of Econometrics or Macroeconomics, and one honours option.
Focus: Practical econometrics, audit principles, and strategic accounting.
Year 4: Completion of an Honours Dissertation (Economics or Management), Advanced Financial Accounting, one accounting honours option, and two economics options.
Focus: Independent research, advanced financial analysis, and specialization.
Learning and Assessment Methods
Teaching Methods: Delivered via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and web-based learning. First-year support includes peer mentoring through BizPALS.
Assessment Methods: Combination of exams, coursework (problem sets, essays, reports, presentations), and creative formats like video blogs, case studies, and reflective journals. A final-year honours dissertation showcases independent research capability.
Research Projects: Students undertake a 10,000-word honours dissertation in Year 4, allowing for in-depth research in a chosen area of economics.
Employed on Campus: Provides structured internships within the University, allowing students to work on real projects and gain valuable work experience.
Saltire Scholar Programme: Offers summer internships globally to penultimate-year students at Scottish universities.
Generation UK Internships: Provides 2-month funded internships across various industries in six Chinese cities.
Employ.ed Overseas: Helps students find summer work abroad.
Volunteering Opportunities: Students can engage in international volunteering, such as empowering local communities through initiatives like Surf Cerrito in Peru.
MathPALS: A peer-assisted learning scheme aimed at helping first-year mathematics students transition into higher education, develop their learning and study strategies, and provide opportunities to socialise.
Economics Society (EconSoc): One of the largest student societies at the University, hosting over 100 events annually, including lectures, networking events, and social activities.
Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club: Manages the UK's largest student-run investment portfolio, offering practical experience in trading and investment.
Graduates from this program have demonstrated strong employment prospects:
Graduates experience competitive salary growth:
The program lays a strong foundation for postgraduate education, with many graduates pursuing:
Mathematics is required. A Levels: B in Mathematics or A in AS Mathematics. IB: HL Mathematics at 5, or SL Mathematics at 6.IB: 39 points with 666 at HLCBSE All India Senior School Certificate Examination (SSC), CISCE Indian School Certificate (ISC) Standard XII: overall 80% with three subjects at 75%.Deferred entry may be considered.If your qualifications aren’t accepted for direct entry, you may qualify for this degree through the International Foundation Programme.IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.Chartered Accountant – Provide financial reporting tax planning and auditing services for businesses or individualsFinancial Analyst – Analyze financial statements and economic indicators to support investment or budgeting decisionsTax Advisor – Help individuals or organizations navigate tax laws and optimize tax liabilitiesEconomic Consultant – Offer data driven financial and policy analysis to firms and governmentAudit Associate – Evaluate company processes and ensure compliance with financial regulationsManagement Accountant – Support internal financial planning and decision making in organizationsPolicy Analyst – Assess fiscal policies and public sector spendingCorporate Finance Analyst – Work on mergers acquisitions or internal budgetingForensic Accountant – Investigate financial discrepancies and fraud using accounting and economic knowledgeAcademic – Teach or research in areas that combine economics with accounting principlesRegulatory Analyst – Monitor and interpret financial laws and compliance issuesInternal Auditor – Review organizational controls to manage risk and improve efficiencyPublic Sector Economist – Analyze and report on government revenues spending and economic policyInvestment Banking Analyst – Support transactions with financial modeling and economic insightEntrepreneur – Launch financial service ventures using accounting and economic strategy
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