BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Durham University

From preparing and presenting financial information to interpreting data and business planning, this degree can open the door to opportunities with leading organisations in both business and the financial sector and beyond. Not sure what to study? This degree combines knowledge and skills from the study of both accounting and finance.

Faculty: Durham University Business School  |  Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year forms the foundation of the degree and as such introduces the key areas of accounting and finance. As you progress through the course you can focus further on your specific areas of interest with a selection of optional modules. This culminates in the final year dissertation in an area of accounting of your choice. Compulsory modules include Financial Accounting, Quantitative Methods, Fundamentals of Management Accounting, Ethics and Sustainability in Accounting, Introduction to Financial Economics, Foundations of Finance.

Career pathways

Accounting specialists are important in every sector. Our degrees have been developed to meet the needs of business, equipping you with the specialist skills for a range of professions.

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