Accounting and Finance

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked: 3rd in the UK for Accounting & Finance (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. We're the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019). Studying accounting, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions. You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations. Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered. Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares. A degree in Finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance. Modern business is too complex to be covered by a single subject. Modern managers need to have a broad outlook.