MA Economics and Accounting
Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to A*AA (required: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics and Accounting, an economics and accounting and finance degree centred on market systems and financial statement analysis. Core topics include Statistics, Accounting, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme provides preparation for graduates planning to pursue professional accountancy qualifications. The first year covers the foundations through Economics 1A, Economics 1B, Accountancy 1A and 1B, and Digital Literacy for Business - Information, exploring basic accounting principles and financial statements. The second year builds competence with Economics 2A, Economics 2B, Accountancy 2A and 2B, and Statistical Methods for Economics. Year 3 introduces specialized subjects such as Topics in Microeconomics, Essentials of Econometrics, Auditing, and Management Accounting Applications, developing technical proficiency and theoretical understanding. The final year involves the compulsory Advanced Financial Accounting course alongside specialized choices, consisting of one accounting honours option and two economics honours options.
Modules
- Economics 1A (20 credits)
- Economics 1B (20 credits)
- Accountancy 1A and 1B
- Digital Literacy for Business - Information
- Digital Literacy for Business - Data
- examine the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting
- explore the ways in which accounting statements and financial information can be used to improve the quality of decision making
- learn how accounting relates to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of business
- produce financial statements from the relevant transactions and events affecting organisations
- analyse, interpret and facilitate the use of accounting information
- relate accounting to the broader context of the strategic and operational aspects of organisations
- cost calculation and control
- the provision of information for managerial decision-making and performance evaluation
- Economics 2A (20 credits)
- Economics 2B (20 credits)
- Accountancy 2A and 2B
- Statistical Methods for Economics
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Essentials of Econometrics
- Auditing
- Management Accounting Applications
- develop a critical understanding of conceptual issues
- enhance your technical and analytical skills
- gain an understanding of the principles underlying the theory of auditing, the regulatory framework and practical audit approaches and techniques
- develop an appreciation of the benefits and limitations of management accounting systems in organisational contexts
- critically interpret the use of management information, control and performance measurement
- the compulsory Advanced Financial Accounting course
- one accounting honours options
- two economics honours options