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Accounting and Finance with Placement Year

Durham University

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Durham University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Durham City

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

From preparing and presenting financial information to interpreting data and business planning, this degree opens the door to opportunities with leading organisations in both business and the financial sector and beyond.Financial Accounting covers the basic concepts and techniques involved in financial accounting reports, including the preparation of basic financial statements.Fundamentals of Management Accounting. In this module you will learn about the role of the management accountant. The module introduces the basic concepts of management accounting and will give you an understanding of the objectives of management accounting within an organisation.Foundations of Finance introduces the key principles of corporate finance and their importance to firms. From bonds and stocks to capital structure and dividend policy, it provides you with a solid grounding in issues of finance as they relate to the business and financial markets.Introduction to Financial Economics introduces the basic principles of economics. The study of subjects like market structure, fiscal policy and economic growth will provide a solid foundation for further study.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 support to ensure you gain the most from your experience.The placement year, 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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom

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Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    17th out of 102 5

    16th out of 123 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    131 56%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    6th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    25th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    146 67%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    4th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    60th

    34

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