Prospective Students

Accounting and Economics (BSc Econ)

Students on the Joint Honours Accounting and Economics degree programme study the main elements of each of these disciplines. In year one a series of compulsory modules ensures that students gain a solid foundation of knowledge in areas such as Professional Accounting and Information Management, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Principles of Marketing and Strategy, Legal Studies, Management and Quantitative Analysis in Economics and Business. Equal weighting is given to each discipline in year one and throughout the course.

Years two and three are slightly more flexible. As with other degree programmes in Cardiff Business School, students can select a particular route through their degree programme depending upon their particular interests and career aspirations. Sample modules in year two include Business Finance, Management Accounting, Empirical Business Economics, Money, Banking and Finance, Modern British Economic History and Political Economy of the EU. In the final year, a choice of one of four routes offers access to subjects such as Modern Business Enterprise, Domestic and International Banking, Business Applications, Financial Accounting, Public Finance and International Trade and Economic Development.

Typical Offer

AAB

Entry Requirements

Normally, grades AAB from any combination of three A-level subjects excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship. We also require GCSE Mathematics at grade B and GCSE English Language at grade C if not offered at AS or A level.   

Alternative Entry Requirements

Applications from those offering alternative/vocational/overseas qualifications (eg Access, Vocational A-level) are welcome as are those who may have combinations of qualifications or other relevant work/life experience. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Detailed Admissions Criteria

Please click here for a full list of entry requirements and admissions criteria for this degree programme.

We pride ourselves on the flexibility of our programmes and you will be able to change between degree programmes offered by the Business School at the start of the course. Therefore you do not need to apply for more than one degree programme offered by Cardiff Business School. The only exceptions to this are programmes that include the study of a European language, BSc Economics (L100) and BScEcon Economics and Finance (LN13). If you require clarification, please contact our admissions team.

Next intake: September each year

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