Accounting and Financial Management and Economics BA

Course description

This three-year dual honours course blends the study of accounting and financial management within organisations, with a comprehensive understanding of modern economic theory and will provide you with the techniques of applied economic analysis.

Your time will be evenly divided between the Sheffield University Management School and the School of Economics, allowing you to learn from the expertise of academics in both schools, who will bring their storied careers to your teaching.

You’ll spend your first year building up a solid grounding of both subjects and hone your skills in the mathematical methods required for the course.

In your second and third year, you will have the opportunity to tailor the degree to your interests, selecting multiple modules to specialise the course.

From day one, you’ll be supported by our accomplished teaching staff, including some of the top economic experts in their fields. The passion for their subject will be brought to every teaching session that you have.

Dual and combined honours degrees

Modules

Title: Accounting and Financial Management and Economics BA course structure 2025
UCAS code: NL41
Years: 2025

First year Second year Third year

First year

Core accounting and financial management modules:

Introduction to Management Accounting

This module introduces students to the core techniques of Management Accounting, with a focus on their application in business decision-making, financial planning, and performance evaluation. Students will develop an understanding of key concepts such as cost classification, budgeting, costing methods, and capital investment appraisal. The module highlights the role of the management accountant in providing valuable insights through cost analysis, supporting both short- and long-term decisions, and enhancing organisational performance through behavioral and responsibility accounting. Additionally, students will explore the integration of management accounting with social, environmental and sustainability indicators, and their impact on both financial and non-financial outcomes, ensuring that future decisions align with sustainable business practices.

20 credits

Introduction to Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting is concerned with the ways in which the financial transactions of a business are recorded and summarised in financial statements. This module provides an introduction to the construction of financial statements and an understanding and evaluation of the principles and concepts on which they are underpinned. Once the principles have been established, the module further develops the practical understanding of the preparation of financial statements and focuses on the preparation, interpretation and limitations of company financial statements and the regulatory framework in which they are prepared.

20 credits

Foundations in Financial Management

This module aims to create a foundation of knowledge in the subject area of financial management, creating the required framework of skill and knowledge for financial decision making and to provide a base of knowledge for the related modules in levels 2 and 3. This module will achieve this by introducing the essential principles, theories and calculations within financial management. It will also introduce the contemporary issues and developments in financial markets. The module design and content expects to at least cover the contents of foundation level financial management related module syllabus of professional accounting bodies.

20 credits

Core economics modules:

Economic Analysis and Policy

This is a compulsory module for all single and dual honours students in Economics. The module provides students with an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis together with examples of their application in order to develop students' understanding of the roles of both in economic policy making.

40 credits

You will take one of the following economics modules:

Mathematical Methods for Economics 1

This is a core module designed for students who do not have an A-Level in Mathematics or equivalent. It will provide you with specialist support and training to introduce you to relevant key elements of maths taught at A-Level. You will learn to apply these elements in ways that are essential for problem solving in economics. The tools you gain from this module will be used throughout the rest of your degree.

20 credits

Mathematical Methods for Economics 2

This module is designed for students with an A-Level in Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification). You will revisit key mathematical tools covered in A-Level Mathematics (such as differential calculus) and learn to use them to formulate and solve problems in economics and finance. You will also be introduced to other techniques that are essential for problem solving in economics. These tools will be used throughout the rest of your degree. The topics covered include: sequences/series and the economics of finance, functions, univariate optimization, elasticity, integration, multivariate optimization, constrained optimization, and matrix algebra.

20 credits

Learning and assessment

You'll be supported throughout your degree by your module leaders, tutors, academic tutors and our wider learning and teaching support such as the 301 Academic Skills Centre.

You’ll also benefit from the Management School’s Balance and Belonging events - informal, social events that give you the opportunity to meet your peers and coursemates.

Assessment

Your lecturers are here to support your development, which is why you’ll be given extensive feedback on your work to help you progress and reach your potential.

You’ll be assessed through a range of methods, including exams, online tests, group and individual presentations and course work.

Entry requirements

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification

ABB + A in a social science related EPQ; ABB + A in Core Maths

International Baccalaureate

34

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma

DD + A at A Level

Scottish Highers

AAAAB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels

B + AA at A Level

Access to HE Diploma

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

• Native Language A Levels can be accepted if taken alongside an acceptable A Level subject

• GCSE Maths grade 6/B

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification

ABB + A in a social science related EPQ; ABB + A in Core Maths

International Baccalaureate

33

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma

DD + B at A Level

Scottish Highers

AAABB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels

B + AB at A Level

Access to HE Diploma

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

• Native Language A Levels can be accepted if taken alongside an acceptable A Level subject

• GCSE Maths grade 6/B

Graduate careers

Many of our graduates work in traditional accounting roles as trainee chartered accountants or management accountants, but a growing number work in audit, insurance, banking, investment and consultancy roles.

Recent graduates are working for companies such as Santander, Deloitte LLP, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Morrisons.

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Management School

We have a dedicated employability team who offer careers support, and can help you to find jobs or placement opportunities, and develop essential skills through workshops with industry experts. You're supported throughout your course and after graduation.

We work with businesses and organisations to ensure the content of our courses are up-to-date and relevant, and that the skills and experience you'll gain meet the demands of future employers

Sheffield University Management School careers and employability support

School of Economics

Some of our graduates become professional economists in government, industry or the City. Others enter related professions - banking, ‭insurance, accountancy, sales and marketing, and ‭retail management.

Recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the European Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Some prefer to advance their knowledge by studying economics at postgraduate level.

Management School

We are a world leading management school with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).

These awards have been achieved through the outstanding quality of our programmes, research output, support for students and alumni, and links with industry. We have a world-class reputation for high quality teaching, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and engaging management school that puts you and your future at the heart of everything it does. We balance a rigorous academic foundation with practical skills to ensure you are ready for the world of work.

We want you to develop skills so you can apply course content in a company setting. Our close links with organisations keep us in tune with the changing demands of the workplace. We know what employers are looking for.

You'll learn from experts - many of our academics are former industry professionals and they work closely with businesses. Because our academics are world-leading researchers, your education will draw on the most current management theories.

We want you to engage with the academic content, be conscientious and take an independent approach to study.

We'll help you to be informed, innovative and proactive and do everything we can to support and enhance your career, steering you in the right direction with all the knowledge and skills you require.

You'll benefit from tailored on-site and online professional careers support, dedicated skills sessions and events with experts from world-leading organisations and professional bodies. These activities will help guide your personal and professional development to help you secure the right work experience for you.

Management School students are based in our building on Conduit Road.

Facilities

The Management School building includes learning facilities such as lecture theatres, seminar rooms, trading and computer rooms, our academic and professional staff, and our Employability hub and Student Experience Office. Teaching takes place at various venues across campus.

The Management School has invested in an impressive, fully-equipped financial trading room, built around Bloomberg and Refinitiv Eikon.

These terminals are used by traders, banks and multinational companies to trade financial securities, gain market insights and undertake research. You will also have the opportunity to gain certification that demonstrates competence in these systems, which will add real value to your CV.

Management School

School of Economics

We have an international reputation for practical and real-world economics.

You'll be taught by some of the top economic experts in their field and you'll receive the latest cutting-edge teaching from people who care passionately about their subject.

Our staff advise government departments in the UK such as the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Education, as well as advisory bodies such as the Low Pay Commission. Their research helps shape government policies and aims to improve people's lives. This research also informs what you will be taught in your modules.

The School of Economics is based in Elmfield building, close to The Wave, the new home for the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Wave features state-of-the-art collaborative lecture theatres, study spaces and seminar rooms.

Teaching may take place in Elmfield, The Wave, or in other buildings across campus, many of which are close together so it’s easy to walk between them and it’s a great way to get to know the city. You will also be close to our Students' Union and central libraries.

Facilities

Our state-of-the-art classrooms are in the same building as our staff offices. You'll also have your own social space with computer access.

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