Queen's University Belfast

Economics and Accounting BSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Economics and Accounting is a powerful combination for understanding how financial systems operate and how economic principles guide decision-making within organisations. This degree integrates economic theory and accounting practices to equip students with the skills needed to navigate today’s complex financial and economic landscape. Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers in accounting, finance, and economic analysis.

From shaping corporate strategies and managing financial systems to conducting economic evaluations and driving business performance, this programme offers a strong foundation for success. You will gain the expertise to make a meaningful impact in both the financial and economic sectors. This degree blends the core principles of economics and accounting, offering a comprehensive understanding of both disciplines.

Students will study key areas such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial accounting, and management accounting, gaining analytical and practical skills. With its integrated approach, this programme provides an excellent foundation for careers in the economics profession or the accounting industry, as well as pathways to further study or professional accreditation.

Key highlights

  • Integrates economic theory with accounting practice in one degree
  • Core study of macroeconomics and microeconomics
  • Covers financial accounting and management accounting
  • Develops both analytical and practical skills
  • Provides pathways to further study or professional accreditation

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500

  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000

  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Accountant
  • Economist
  • Financial analyst
  • Management accountant
  • Economic analyst
  • Auditor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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