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The Brunel Economics and Accounting BSc equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities to examine economic and accounting challenges across business, industrial, financial, and governmental sectors. You'll master core analytical methods in microeconomics and macroeconomics while gaining thorough expertise in financial and management accounting principles. The program includes econometrics training, helping you develop valuable data modeling competencies and proficiency in industry-standard analytical tools like SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters, and STATA. Choose between two study paths: a three-year full-time option or a four-year version featuring a professional placement year after your second year, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in workplace settings. During your final year, you can specialize in areas such as auditing, taxation, behavioral economics, financial markets, or labor economics.
Career Prospects
We focus on delivering practical, employment-ready knowledge that translates directly to professional environments, equipping you with essential skills for post-graduation success. Completing a work placement significantly enhances your employability. Given the competitive nature of economics and finance careers, we provide comprehensive support to help you develop the competencies employers value. You'll have access to resources through both the Department of Economics and Finance and the University's Professional Development Centre (PDC) to build your professional capabilities.
Our alumni have secured positions with leading organizations including NatWest (Financing Futures), PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, the Treasury, and the Bank of England. Others work with major corporations like BP, Xerox, and Marks and Spencer across various industries.