Post-Graduate Diploma [Legal Practice] From University of Strathclyde

Studying the BA Accounting and Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Strathclyde youÕll study the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information. YouÕll learn how to read and interpret accounting information. YouÕll also explore how accounting can be developed to meet the needs of society and provide information to investors.

In-depth understanding of a second subject will complement your accounting studies and prove valuable to employers.

Mathematics & Statistics account for at least half of the course. YouÕll have the opportunity to choose the particular areas of mathematics, statistics, or accounting you want to specialise in.

You'll study core accounting and finance subjects, complemented with the study of economics and law. You'll also have the opportunity to complete the accreditation requirements for professional accountancy bodies, if you take classes for this route.

Careers

The majority of study combinations of this course leads to a fully-accredited degree, allowing you to train for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Many of our accounting graduates go onto qualify as Chartered Accountants through one of the major accounting bodies (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA).

Some graduates enter branches of commerce such as banking, insurance and fund management.

Employers include Santander, Ernst & Young, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, HBOS, KPMG and Morgan Stanley.

This course is also useful for those considering a more general business career.

Graduates in Mathematics & Statistics go into industries like actuarial, accountancy and banking professions, commerce and government, consultancy and education. They go on to become investment analysts, numerical analysts, statisticians, actuaries, managers and teachers.