BSc Economics and Accounting with Professional Placement Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol Business School |TopUniversities

BSc Economics and Accounting with Professional Placement

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 (for example, 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 courses are rigorous and draw on theory, cutting-edge research, and practice which 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 unique course 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 course with Professional Placement allows you to spend your third year gaining experience in the industry. During your placement year, you will undertake a paid placement in an accounting role within a large organisation or an accountancy firm. Previously, students have secured roles at PwC, Grant Thornton, Hazlewoods, and Milsted Langdon.

Places on the course are allocated on merit depending on first-year examination results and an offer of employment for your placement from a qualifying employer. You can work towards your professional accreditation with ICAEW during your placement year.

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 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.

For the first 2 years of this course, teaching is delivered on the Clifton Campus where you will gain a thorough understanding of your subject. You will then undertake a placement in industry during your third year. For the final year of the course, teaching will be delivered at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026, where enhanced links with businesses will provide students with 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.

Accreditations

Our Economics and Accounting with Professional Placement BSc is accredited by ICAS, CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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 (for example, 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 courses are rigorous and draw on theory, cutting-edge research, and practice which 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 unique course 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 course with Professional Placement allows you to spend your third year gaining experience in the industry. During your placement year, you will undertake a paid placement in an accounting role within a large organisation or an accountancy firm. Previously, students have secured roles at PwC, Grant Thornton, Hazlewoods, and Milsted Langdon.

Places on the course are allocated on merit depending on first-year examination results and an offer of employment for your placement from a qualifying employer. You can work towards your professional accreditation with ICAEW during your placement year.

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 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.

For the first 2 years of this course, teaching is delivered on the Clifton Campus where you will gain a thorough understanding of your subject. You will then undertake a placement in industry during your third year. For the final year of the course, teaching will be delivered at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026, where enhanced links with businesses will provide students with 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.

Accreditations

Our Economics and Accounting with Professional Placement BSc is accredited by ICAS, CIPFA, ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA.

Admission Requirements

67+
168+
88+
6.5+
Application method

Entry by transfer

You must transfer to this course from BSc Economic and Accourding (UCAS code LN14). You cannot apply as an external candidate.



English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening,and no score below 6.0
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level G.

4 Years

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
28,200 GBP

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