ng41 - Mathematics and Accounting BSc
Mathematics and Accounting BSc Honours
UCAS Code: NG41 (full time: 3 Years)
Course Overview
Develop practical knowledge of accounting and financial management, alongside a strong understanding of core mathematical techniques.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
NG41
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAA-A*AB
IB: 35-37 points
Opportunities
Employers will value the combination of skills you develop on this joint honours degree.
You explore modern accounting theory and practice, such as:
- financial accounting
- company accounts
- corporate finance
You also develop a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, including:
- differential equations
- probability
Many of our accountancy modules carry exemptions from accrediting bodies and/or are based on real case studies, helping you prepare for a professional career.
Quality and ranking
Accounting at Newcastle is ranked highly:
- top 20 in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2019
- top 200 – Business and Economics category – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Mathematics and Statistics is also highly ranked:
- 11th overall in the UK for research – Research Excellence Framework 2014
About joint honours in Mathematics and Accounting
By studying two subjects, you develop a broad range of expertise and a set of skills that spans two specialist areas, equipping you for a range of careers.
Mastering two subjects together means you are well-prepared for the multidisciplinary challenges of the real world, developing the skills that employers value, such as:
- time management
- organisation
- self-motivation
You select from the same range of topics as Single Honours students and achieve the same high academic standard, but you cover fewer topics in each subject. The topics are closely linked to our research expertise, meaning you study at the cutting edge of the discipline.
You receive careers support in the form of a career development module personally tailored to your professional development. There's also excellent support on offer from the University’s award-winning Careers Service.
Boost your employability with a work placement
Apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability.
Find out more about Work Placements.
Facilities
Newcastle University Business School
You will have access to teaching and learning facilities in our state-of-the-art building, on the Science Central area of campus, within Newcastle's emerging business district.
Facilities include:
- 120 PCs across three hi-tech computer clusters
- Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the building
- social spaces for learning and relaxation
- bookable meeting rooms
Take a virtual tour of our building.
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
You will also spend time in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, based in the Herschel Building, which includes:
- a number of large lecture theatres
- recently refurbished computer cluster
- reading room for maths and stats students
Support
You will be part of the community in the two Schools that deliver your teaching, Newcastle University Business School and the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics is the administrative home of the joint honours degree in Mathematics and Accounting.
Support
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues. You'll also have academic advisers for both of your subject areas.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Student buddies will also guide you through the early weeks.
Social activities
MathSoc (the Mathematics and Statistics Society) organise events throughout the year.
Industry links
Newcastle University Business School has excellent links with accounting organisations and professional bodies. Regular guest lecturers from leading accountancy firms provide insight into industry. You'll also enjoy close interaction with chartered accountants on the teaching team.
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Modules for 2019 entry
Please note
The module and/or programme information below is for 2019 entry. Our teaching is informed by research and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers of students interested (in an optional module). To find out more read our terms and conditions.
Module/programme information for 2020 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2020).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Further information, including the credit value of the module, is available in each of the module descriptions below.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- ACC1010 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACC1011 Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance
- MAS1601 Introduction to Calculus
- MAS1602 Introductory Algebra: Complex Numbers, Vectors and Matrices
- MAS1603 Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
- MAS1604 Introduction to Probability
- MAS1701 Logic, Sets and Counting
- MAS1702 Number Systems
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- ACC2003 Financial Control
- ACC2005 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- MAS2502 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving
- MAS2704 Numbers and Ciphers
- MAS2801 Vector Calculus
- MAS2901 Introduction to Statistical Inference
You will take 20 credits from either of the following depending on which pathway you are studying:
Applied Mathematics
OR
Statistics
- MAS2902 Introduction to Regression and Stochastic Modelling and
- MAS2903 An Introduction to Bayesian Methods
You will also take one of the following modules:
*ACC2007 is a pre-requisite for ACC3006 in Stage 3.
Work Placement (optional)
You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so. It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability. Find out more on about Work Placements.
If you choose this option you will take the following module:
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
If you are studying the Applied Mathematics Pathway the following module is compulsory:
If you are studying the Statistics Pathway the following module is compulsory:
Optional modules
You take 40 credits from Applied Mathematics Pathway (if you took Applied Mathematics in Stage 2) or Statistics Pathway (if you took Statistics in Stage 2):
Applied Mathematics Pathway
- MAS2902 Introduction to Regression and Stochastic Modelling
- MAS2903 An Introduction to Bayesian Methods
- MAS3802 Quantum Mechanics
- MAS3804 Relativity and Cosmology
- MAS3805 Classical Fields
- MAS3806 Partial Differential Equations and Nonlinear Waves
- MAS3808 Instabilities
- MAS3809 Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
Statistics Pathway
- MAS2802 Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- MAS2803 Fluid Dynamics
- MAS3901 Applied Probability
- MAS3904 Stochastic Financial Modelling
- MAS3906 Generalized Linear Models
- MAS3908 Experimental Design
- MAS3909 Markov Processes*
- MAS3910 Discrete Stochastic Modelling**
- MAS3911 Time Series*
- MAS3912 Survival Analysis**
*These modules will be given in 2019/20 and are expected to be available in alternate years thereafter
**These modules will be given in 2020/21 and are expected to be available in alternate years thereafter
You will also take one module from the following list:
- ACC3000 Case Studies in Finance, Accounting and Business
- ACC3006 International Financial Management*
*ACC3006 can only be taken if ACC2007 was taken at Stage 2
Subject to approval of the Degree Programme Director, you may replace the module in this section with NCL3007.
Subject to approval of the Degree Programme Director, you may replace the module in this section with additional modules from the lists of optional modules on the applied Mathematics or Statistics pathways above, as appropriate, provided you have not been given permission to take NCL3007.
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.
Careers
Accounting and Mathematics careers
In our experience many employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their abilities in more than one field.
Newcastle graduates will have acquired the ability to research, evaluate and communicate information, alongside developing specialist subject knowledge, practical and technical skills.
This provides graduates with a range of educational and career opportunities, especially if the skills you have developed during your degree have been further enhanced by work experience.
Depending on subject combinations, joint honours in Science graduates have very broad career options. In the past, our graduates have entered careers in the business and financial sectors, or specialised further in their area of expertise such as accountancy and psychology.
Graduates who wish to pursue a career in teaching will find that they are suitably qualified to study for a PGCE in either discipline. Those graduates who enter employment outside their discipline find a flexible degree of this nature is highly valued in professions such as management, commerce, and the civil service.
Recent graduates have found employment in globally recognised companies including:
- Ernst & Young
- Deloitte
- PwC
- KPMG
- Baker Tilly
- Cummins Europe
- National Audit Office
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
Find out more about the career options for Accounting and Mathematics from Prospects: The UK’s Official Careers Website.
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment or further study within six months of graduating.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
Applying to Newcastle University through UCAS
To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
UCAS codes for Newcastle University
- institution name - NEWC
- institution code - N21
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