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Accounting and Mathematics
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course offers the opportunity to combine business and numeracy theory
with practical experience through hands-on tools such as Bloomberg and Sage
in our dedicated computer laboratory. While both subjects utilise numeracy,
students need not be anxious if they have not taken Further Mathematics at
A Level.
In this course, you will learn to develop numeracy skills to develop
precise and logical thinking, construct rigorous proofs and formulate
solutions to new problems. In applying this to real life business, you will
learn about the design and use of accounting systems and how they
are affected by individuals, organisations, markets and society. You
will learn about real-world cases and examples from around the globe
and our computer laboratories provide you with the opportunity to use
mathematics on real world data and situations. Should you choose to
build on this practical experience you could opt to take a placement
year between years two and three of your studies. The placement will
increase your awareness of real world organisations and help develop
skills which are much sought-after in the graduate job market.
What will this mean for my future?
The study of accounting and mathematics will enable you to take a novel
approach to problem solving, make critical interpretations of data and
text and to demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of the
use of professional accounting software programmes. In addition, you
will acquire the logical thinking skills of a mathematician, meaning you
will be able to find employment in a wide range of sectors. Accounting
graduates are highly employable. Your chosen career path could be as
diverse as finance, data analytics, chartered management or certified
accountant, medical statistics or management consultancy. You might
also decide to continue your studies and work towards a postgraduate
qualification in accounting or mathematics.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Accounting Principles
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Financial Accounting
Second Year
• Differential Equations
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Probability
• Intermediate Financial Accounting
• Mathematical Modelling
Third Year
• Management Accounting
• Professional Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics
• Graph Theory
• Advanced Management Accounting
Accredited by ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA subject to passing the relevant modules.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - NG41
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses