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Economics & Finance Degrees (UK & Ireland)

Studying economics, finance and accounting in the UK and Ireland — degree structures, joint honours, and professional accreditation like ICAEW and ACCA.

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A-Levels

UK exam boards such as AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA; International A levels from Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA · UK exam boards: once a year, in the May–June exam series. Cambridge International AS & A Levels: June and November series.

What this hub covers

  1. Studying Economics in the UK and IrelandWhat an economics degree actually covers · Entry requirements and the role of maths · BA vs BSc, single vs joint honours
  2. PPE and Economics Joint Honours Degrees ExplainedWhat PPE and economics joint honours mean · How joint honours differs from single-subject economics · Entry requirements and admissions tests
  3. Studying Accounting and Finance in the UK and IrelandAccounting, finance, or accounting and finance? · How the degree is structured · Maths, entry requirements and applications
  4. Professional Accounting Accreditation: ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA ExplainedWhy accreditation matters · The main professional bodies · How degree exemptions work
  5. Finance Degrees and Career Directions: Banking, Investment and FintechThere is no single 'finance degree' route · Common finance directions and what they look for · Placements, internships and experience

Guides for United Kingdom & Ireland

5 of 5 guides in this hub are for the UK & Ireland.

Admissions
United Kingdom & Ireland·8 min read

Professional Accounting Accreditation: ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA Explained

How UK and Irish degrees earn exemptions from accountancy bodies like ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CAI, and why accreditation matters when choosing a course.

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Career
United Kingdom & Ireland·7 min read

Studying Economics in the UK and Ireland

How undergraduate economics degrees work in the UK and Ireland — maths requirements, single vs joint honours, BA vs BSc, and where graduates go.

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United Kingdom & Ireland·7 min read

PPE and Economics Joint Honours Degrees Explained

What PPE and economics-with-X joint honours degrees involve, how they differ from single-subject economics, and how to choose between them.

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Scholarships
United Kingdom & Ireland·7 min read

Studying Accounting and Finance in the UK and Ireland

How accounting and finance degrees work in the UK and Ireland — degree structure, how accounting, finance and combined courses differ, and what each prepares you for.

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United Kingdom & Ireland·8 min read

Finance Degrees and Career Directions: Banking, Investment and Fintech

Which UK and Irish degrees point toward investment banking, asset management, actuarial work and fintech, and how placements and internships fit in.

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Studying in the UK & Ireland

Continue exploring the UK & Ireland

Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for the UK & Ireland — all in one place, each linked to its official source.

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