About the course

Developed with strong links to the accounting profession and industry, when you graduate from this professionally accredited degree you’ll be perfectly placed to embark on a career in the accounting world.

　　Financial Accounting teaches the techniques of double entry accounting and its application in recording transactions, adjusting financial records and preparing non-complex financial statements.

　　Skills for the Professional Accountants develops the skills that employers are looking for in future employees. You will be given opportunities to acquire, develop and apply these skills using real-world accounting scenarios.

　　Fundamentals of Management Accounting teaches you to understand, apply and critically appraise the fundamental knowledge and techniques that underpin the area of management accounting, from planning and control to costing and decision making.

　　Ethics in Accounting will introduce you to the social and ethical contexts in which accountants operate, using real-world examples. You will learn about the professional codes of ethics for accountants, learn to identify when an issue arises and develop the skills to propose alternative solutions.

　　Economics for Finance introduces the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics explores areas including the role of consumers and businesses in the marketplace, markets in action, market structure, strategic rivalry and growth strategies. Macroeconomics includes exchange rates and the balance of payments, globalisation, fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and economic growth.

　　Year 3 is spent on placement. During the year you will be assigned an academic tutor who will visit you, liaise with your employer and provide the support to ensure you gain the most from your experience.

　　The placement year, which requires a minimum of 40 weeks of work experience, is an opportunity to put learning from the first two years into practice in the workplace. You will also gain valuable experience and a tailored skill set to take forward to your final year. The skills and professional network gained during the placement year will give you a head start with graduate employers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£105,000

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

A level offer - AAA We consider all A Level subjects, with the exception of General Studies, therefore General Studies would not be included in any offer.

　　A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken as an A Level subject, a Grade 7 (or Grade A) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We particularly welcome the introduction of the Core Mathematics Qualification and we will accept a Core Maths Qualification (Grade B minimum) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement.

　　IB score - 37 to include 666 in higher-level subjects. If Mathematics is not taken at a higher level, then it is required at standard level 6.

　　In the context of widening participation, we will consider contextual offers, including guaranteed contextual offers for participation in a supported progression programme.

　　Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to offer IELTS of 6.5 (no component under 6.0), or the University approved equivalent.

　　IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0). TOEFL iBT (internet based test): 92 (no component under 23)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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