What You'll Study

Accountancy and Economics are two diverse subjects that will provide you with a solid understanding of how the world's largest organisations process financial information. You'll learn about the factors that influence wealth and will study topics such as academic writing, risk and investment, microeconomics, statistics and entrepreneurship. This programme is taught through a selection of compulsory and optional courses totalling up to 120 credits.

Studying Accountancy and Economics at University of Aberdeen you will develop a solid understanding of accountancy and develop the analytical and evaluation skills required to process accounting information in a modern economy.

You will study the microeconomics of business and society, the macroeconomics of the world economy and will learn about economic challenges in a variety of political, social and historical contexts.

You will have access to professional training facilities, such as our virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, which is used by major financial service companies across the world. This technology integrates real activity in financial markets directly into our studentsÕ courses.

Your skills will develop in a dynamic learning and research environment, inspired by staff with a wide range of professional backgrounds, both in accountancy and finance. You will be taught by leading international economists, such as Professor Alex Kemp, who is a world authority on oil and gas markets and an adviser to the Scottish Government and health economists, whose work influences Scottish and UK policy decisions on public health issues.

You will thrive in the international, dynamic environment of our Business School with classmates from 45 nationalities creating a truly global experience. You will be supported by teaching staff and dedicated careers advisers, who will help you develop as an individual with the skills and attributes sought by employers in business, government, education and private consulting.