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BA in Accounting and Finance

Throughout BA Accounting and Finance, you’ll study a breadth and depth of accounting and finance subjects giving you the opportunity to take your knowledge to a new level. Areas of study may include accounting information, the legal, regulatory and social context within which accounting operates.

What’s more, if you choose the relevant modules, you may gain exemption from some of the ACA, ACCA and CIMA examinations once you’ve completed your degree. Just another small step that will help make your way up the career ladder a little easier.

Flexibility – subject to optional module choice and successful completion of your first year – it may be possible to change your degree path to either Accounting and Management or Finance. (Students who require a Tier 4 visa will need to check this in advance with the Tier 4 regulations which are in place at the time).

Year 1

In the first year, compulsory modules will provide you with the key fundamentals to examine and evaluate modern financial markets. These include:

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Management Accounting
Foundations of Finance
Introduction to Economics
Quantitative Methods

A further optional module will be chosen from a range which has in the past include:

Business Environment and Functions
The Global Economy
A foreign language

Year 2

In the second year, compulsory modules investigate:

Auditing and Assurance
Corporate Financial Reporting
Corporate Finance
Management Accounting

You also choose two optional modules from a selection which have in the past have covered, for example:

Principles of Business Law
Macroeconomics and International Finance
Microeconomics for Finance
Introduction to Financial Econometrics
Financial Markets and Institutions
A foreign language

Year 3

Moving to a more research-led teaching orientation in the third year, you are required to produce a double module Dissertation in any of the accounting and finance areas, such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing or finance. Additionally, you will study two compulsory modules exploring:

Financial Planning and Control
Contemporary Issues in Corporate Reporting

And choose two modules from a large selection covering business and finance options. Subjects covered in previous years have included, for example:

Corporate Governance
Security Investment Analysis
International and Multinational Finance
Financial Engineering
Behavioural Finance
Corporate Responsibility
Financial Econometrics
Strategic Management
Islamic Economics and Finance
A foreign language

We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year and will publish finalized core requirements for 2019 entry from September 2018.

Options Available:-

4 Year With Foundation Year
4 Year With Study Abroad

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our students graduate with specialist knowledge in areas of accounting and of finance, as well as the analytical, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career opportunities in the financial world and beyond.

Our focus on employability extends beyond the classroom. You will benefit from employability-focused events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From interview advice and employer talks to subject-specific careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.

Previous graduates have gone on to work within the accountancy profession and for businesses as accountants, specialising as auditors, financial accountants, tax specialists, management consultants etc. Graduates have also specialise in areas of finance such as financial analysis, risk management and investment banking. For employers such as PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, National Audit Office, Capita, Deutsche Bank and Sage Plc. Many have been offered places on graduate talent schemes across a range of sectors, while others have taken on roles in charitable organisations and in general management.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate

Standard XII

A*A*A

Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.

A*AA

Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAA

Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

AAB

Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

ABB

Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.

Note: Standard XII from CBSE or CISCE Boards and some State Boards only are accepted for entry. State Boards considered on a case by case basis.

The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to:
MBA program
The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5.
International Foundation Year
The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills.
Other programs
If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University.
The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program.
Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.

Durham University

Durham , England ,United Kingdom