Bachelor of Arts Accounting and Economics (Honours)

Students will study the nature, role and processes of accounting and examine the ways in which political choices, processes and ideas shape government and public life.

The Accounting modules will give students a solid grounding in key business concepts, ideas and methodologies, while on the Economics modules students will learn how to analyse and measure real economic issues based on their knowledge of economic theory.

Reasons to study Accounting and Economics at DMU:

• Gold Status ACCA Learning Partner and accredited by CIMA
• Opportunity to gain exemptions from some professional accounting body exams, allowing students to complete them at a faster pace
• ‘Bloomberg Trading Room’ one of the largest university Bloomberg Trading Rooms in the UK: access to financial, company and economic data widely used in industry
• Close links with employers and professional accounting bodies providing you with opportunities for students' career development
• Prizes awarded to encourage and reward excellent work generously sponsored by organisations with links to the Faculty of Business and Law
• Placements opportunities with local, national and global companies: such as IBM, Audi, VW, HSBC, Siemens and Ernest Young
• Graduates employed by leading brands such as PwC, Lloyds Banking Group, IBM, KPMG and Barclays
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal: trips have included Copenhagen, New York, Berlin, San Diego and Toronto
• Dedicated Careers Team: available to help students with writing their CV, cover letters, and interview skills