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 between accounting and finance. The economics units provide you with insight into economic structures, institutions (e.g. banks) and policies that underpin and influence the financial markets. 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 and finance 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 partner 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.](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-study-abroad/outbound/) 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](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/careers/bristol-plus-award/). You'll also benefit from the [Professional Liaison Network](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts-law-social-sciences/partnerships/professional-liaison-network/) within the faculty, which runs a professional mentoring scheme with alumni, insight talks and internships. Previously, graduates have worked for the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM and many other blue-chip organisations. Teaching for the first two years of the course is at our vibrant Clifton Campus. It's here where you'll build a strong understanding of both subjects. From your third year, your location of study will depend on the specific units you choose to study, but will likely include some teaching at our Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus for units relating to business and to innovation. Here, enhanced links with businesses will help give you real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. This course is currently undergoing its scheduled five-year re-accreditation process with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It has previously been ACCA accredited for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. The outcome of the current review is expected by July 2026.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A'], 'end': ['A*', 'A', 'B']} | Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer: ABB including Mathematics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | Standard Higher: AAAAB. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits from Mathematics units, of which at least 12 (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry) must be at Distinction. Or Access to HE Diploma in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or History (or similar titles), with the 45 graded Level 3 credits including at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above, plus A in A-level Mathematics. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 5 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, AND A in Maths at A-level (or equivalent). | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C.
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