Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

The programme is for graduates looking to broaden their previous study of accounting or for those already working in accounting or finance.

The course gives you an international perspective on the theory and practice of accounting. You will study financial management and securities markets. There is a particular focus on the move towards harmonisation with international accounting standards and the impact of leading standard-setting authorities.

The programme provides you with

• An international perspective on accounting theories of income and value
• Critical awareness of international accounting standards and their implementation
• Sound understanding of financial theory and analysis
• Appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
• Ability to apply analytical techniques in practice.

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• Gain awareness of international accounting standards
• Study financial management and security markets
• Learn to apply analytical techniques in practice
• For graduates looking to broaden their previous study of accounting or for those already working in accounting or finance

MSc Environmental Engineering is closely aligned with industry’s demands, this course meets the needs of:

• urban regeneration
• land contamination management
• environmental protection
• infrastructure investment portfolios in Scotland and worldwide

A distinctive feature of this course is its topical nature. Glasgow has been undergoing extensive urban regeneration, including building on land that's been contaminated in the past. You’ll have challenging 'real world' issues to study close to the University. From this experience, you'll become able to translate the principles of environmental engineering that you have learned into national and international context.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as: meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.*

See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information.

*It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

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• Provides the knowledge and skills to equip you for a career in either environmental engineering or environmental science
• Develop interdisciplinary perception of environmental problems and the ability to work towards finding solutions
• Study challenging real-world issues
• Carry out an industrial project

Manufacturing and engineering are thriving sectors at the heart of the UK economy. They generate jobs, promote economic growth and increase global trade.

Manufacturing engineers therefore play a vital role in integrating technology and management within the sector to achieve added value and deliver superior performance.

This course is designed for:

• Graduates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, design or business who wish to develop their manufacturing expertise. This course is ideal for graduates wishing to transfer smoothly and effectively to a career in the manufacturing sector of industry
• Established manufacturing engineers, designers and managers working in the industry who are facing new challenges and increased areas of responsibility. New disruptive technologies also present a significant opportunity for existing professionals to further develop their career in advanced manufacturing technology systems

Accreditation

• Accreditation by a professional body is a mark of assurance that programmes meet the standards set by a profession. It's an accepted and rigorous process that commands respect both in the UK and internationally.
• Accreditation helps students, their parents and advisers choose quality degree programmes. It also confers market advantage to graduates from accredited programmes, both when they are seeking employment and also when they decide to seek professional qualification. Some employers require graduation from an accredited programme as a minimum qualification.
• Our MSc Advanced Manufacture: Technology and Systems programme has been awarded academic accreditation from three institutes. This demonstrates the degree meets the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) as outlined by the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).
• This accreditation is achieved through a panel of trained and expert accreditors looking closely at our programme’s content and delivery, including its relevance, coherence, challenge, assessment, staffing, quality assurance and resources.
• The Accreditors also monitor that the programme is continually improving and in line with the latest best practice, providing assurance to our students that they are getting a relevant and quality degree.

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• Gain the skills to develop a new career in the manufacturing industry sector
• Undertake an individual and group project
• Manage a project with an industrial client to address a practical problem

Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs – from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways and stations.Tall buildings such as the Shard in London or the new Queensferry Bridge across the Firth of Forth are exciting examples of civil engineering.Our graduates develop and renew our towns and cities, and improve links with more remote communities.Solving problems of air, land and water pollution and protecting society against natural disasters are also important aspects of civil engineering.

Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the :

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information.

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• Five-year Masters in Engineering programme
• Unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring
• Groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries
• Professionally accredited courses and academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers

The MSc Applied Economics focuses on developing your technical and analytical skills alongside your practical experience of how these skills are used to solve real-world economic problems and inform decision-making in a variety of environments. This unique feature sets it apart from other degrees in economics. 

You'll gain knowledge and an understanding of the core principles of economic analysis, and the experience in how to apply them. 

You'll acquire skills in economics, data analysis and modelling techniques, as well as key transferable skills in leadership, project management, problem-solving, communication and negotiating that, are sought after by employers. 

The programme has been designed in consultation with key employers of our graduates, as well as the business, consulting and policy communities for the aspiring professional economist. This means that what you learn on the course is exactly what employers look for when recruiting new economists.

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• Gain skills in data analysis and economic modelling
• Learn to apply economic techniques to real-world problems in business and policy
• Develop ability to interpret and understand key economic and financial statistics and information

As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation. We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum.

Politics graduates can go on to work in a number of areas, with many pursuing academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

Social Policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services to meet individual and social needs. Key social policy issues examined include poverty; economic, race, age and gender inequality; social justice health; education; criminal justice and housing.

It utilises a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve our understanding of how societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs and how they measure progress in these areas. 

This programme gives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and place these in a broader international perspective. It draws on disciplines such as history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology, social anthropology and politics.

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• Join a vibrant research and teaching environment for a first-class student experience
• Learn about the social and economic challenges facing both Scotland and the UK
• Address some of the major questions of our time, such as how social policy should adapt to a changing global, digital, connected and information-rich world
• Gain insight into how different societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs

This joint degree is offered in partnership with the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

You’ll develop mathematical and statistical expertise at the same time as increasing your skills in the largest business school in Scotland. There’s strong emphasis on statistical techniques in data analysis and on the use of mathematical models.

Employers in the financial sector look for graduates who have experience using mathematical models, as well as a financial background. This course provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession.

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• Develop mathematical and statistical expertise along with the opportunity to broaden your skills in business
• Finance, Mathematics and Statistics provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession
• We're ranked 2nd in the UK for Accounting & Finance (Complete University Guide 2021) 

Studying a BA Hons in Business at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at a multi-award-winning academic institution. A 5-star QS-rated university, we were awarded Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year in 2016. The University was also ranked 7th in the UK for Business & Management Studies in the Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2020.

The four-year structure of the course allows you to choose the ideal combination of courses for your chosen career path. You also have the opportunity to apply for a period of exchange in Year 3.

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• Learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation
• Winner of the Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016
• Ranked in the UK top 10 for Business & Management Studies in the Complete University Guide League Tables 2021
• The only Business School to hold the Small Business Charter Gold Award
• Degree allows you flexibility in subject choice, tailoring the course to your interests and career aims
• Develop skills in key areas of management, teamworking and communication, which are highly valued by graduate recruiters, through our innovative Management Development Programme

The MSCi in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering provides a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and chemical engineering. It also gives you an appreciation of the expertise needed to transform small-scale laboratory practice into large-scale chemical operations used in the industry.

This course will ensure you're well equipped to enter the industry with the range of skills which employers are looking for.

Teaching and classes are divided equally between the Departments of Pure & Applied Chemistry and Chemical & Process Engineering. Both departments have strong industrial links and a history of teaching students specifically for the chemical industry.

The course involves extensive practical work that builds on the theory you’ll learn in lectures. You’ll also develop communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work safely.

Facilities
Our high-quality, bright and modern laboratories include a range of specialist equipment in both departments. You'll gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machinery used in industry and research.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemist.

Blending a rigorous understanding of fundamental theory with evidence about real world problems you’ll analyse recent innovations in theory, policy and practice.

Drawing on a range of disciplinary approaches, the course will enable you to develop a rational and just response to crime.

The LLM/MSc in Criminal Justice & Penal Change is unique in both its approach and its flexibility.

Key features

• Our focus is on pressing contemporary national and international issues of policy and practice
• Choose to graduate with either an LLM or MSc
• Study full-time or part-time
• Learn from a world-class teaching team
• Students are from a range of nationalities and disciplinary backgrounds
• Benefit from the work of the Centre for Law, Crime and Justice

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• Draw on a range of disciplinary approaches, to develop a rational and just response to crime
• Full-time, part-time and evening study options
• Learn from world experts in the fields of policy and practice
• Examine a range of legal, political and social responses across the world to what is widely known as the 'penal crisis'