Can i get into an accounting graduate scheme with a software engineering BSc?

Yeah i know, this is probably a REALLY DUMB question, but I was just wondering, i love software engineering and have also got a keen interest in economics / finance, and tbh im not sure what id like to do after university.

So my question is, would it be possible / realistic for me to get onto a scheme or get an entry level job like this with a computer science or software engineering degree? I was wondering how important it would be to have like a economics degree, and if im at a significant disadvantage :frown:

. And ive seen roles that say you must hold a 2.1 in a "numerical degree" - i know this means maths and physics, econ etc, but would my degree count here? I do have data analysis modules and things so :smile:

Any response is appreciated!

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MindMax2000

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Original post by Al3x235

Yeah i know, this is probably a REALLY DUMB question, but I was just wondering, i love software engineering and have also got a keen interest in economics / finance, and tbh im not sure what id like to do after university.
So my question is, would it be possible / realistic for me to get onto a scheme or get an entry level job like this with a computer science or software engineering degree? I was wondering how important it would be to have like a economics degree, and if im at a significant disadvantage :frown:

Any response is appreciated!

Can i get into an accounting graduate scheme with a software engineering BSc?
Yes

I was wondering how important it would be to have like a economics degree, and if im at a significant disadvantage
Nope. I have seen people with degrees in geography, history, maths, engineering, physics, etc. all get into accounting graduate schemes. Apparently, a degree in accounting doesn't even help with your application, even if you can get 9 exemptions in the professional qualification.
Employers care more about your fit in the organisation, your personality, your skills, etc. Your grades are only a concern when it comes to how likely you would be able to pass your papers the first time round (you would typically need to pass them the first time round)

And ive seen roles that say you must hold a 2.1 in a "numerical degree" - i know this means maths and physics, econ etc, but would my degree count here?
This includes engineering and computer science. I think you can also consider, finance, data science, actuarial science (although people would wonder why you are applying for an accounting grad scheme if you did a degree in actuarial science) - typically anything that would usually require A Level Maths as an entry requirement, due to the maths content.
At a stretch, you might also consider chemistry, earth sciences, and geology.

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