Course description
Accountancy and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects, giving you a thorough foundation in the theory, practice and application of financial and business skills. You will gain highly developed analytical and academic skills as well as a strong grounding in legal studies. You will be given a head start for a stellar career in business and finance, among many other options. You will gain a wide perspective and thorough business grounding through studying Accountancy, with courses in Management, Statistics and Economics.
You will thrive in the international, dynamic environment of our Business School with classmates from 45 nationalities, inspired by staff who are leaders in accounting practice and theory. You will benefit from studying in small classes and you will be supported by dedicated careers advisers. Legal Studies fosters important academic qualities including clear, careful and independent thought and will add value to your career options. For example, you will learn about the legal framework within which the world of corporate finance operates. Our Law school is ranked 12th in the UK out of more than 90 law schools and is in the top five for graduate prospects - with an impressive 95% score for student satisfaction.
A major factor in the quality of our legal teaching is the calibre and enthusiasm of our staff, testing your mental agility with complex, realistic legal scenarios. You will also have the opportunity to be part of our student-led practical initiatives, including the Student Law Society, Law Review and our legal clinic – the Aberdeen Law Project. This degree combination is an excellent passport for entry into a wide range of careers including chartered accountancy, media, finance and banking, government service and teaching.
**4th best UK University for Accountancy and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2021)**
Subjects
Accounting, Legal studies, Management accounting, Business and management, Auditing, Administrative accounting, Cost accounting, Computerised accounting, Taxation, Common law, Social sciences, Economics, Law, Legal practiceEntry requirements
Scottish Higher, standard entry requirements: A,A,B,B
- Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required.
- Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher.
- National 5 English at minimum grade C and National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics
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Course Type: Full-time
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Aberdeen
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University of Aberdeen
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