This programme gives you the opportunity to learn in two of the country’s leading departments. You will gain an understanding of Economics while taking an Accountancy course that is accredited by all the major British accountancy bodies and provides exemptions from some core professional examinations. In addition to the technical training needed for a career in accountancy and finance you will confront a range of broader issues and problems. Examples include the crisis in banking, failures in corporate governance, fairness in organisations, CEO salaries and incentives in organisations. Your degree in Accounting and Economics will equip you with the skills required to move directly into a career in accountancy and many Lancaster graduates have taken up training contracts with major accounting firms. The degree will also develop your interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding which will prepare you equally well for a variety of careers in business. The wide range of analytical skills and organisational expertise gained throughout this degree has helped previous graduates find roles in organisations such as the Bank of England, the Civil Service, management consultancies and major national and international companies.