BSc (Hons) Accounting at Durham University

Developed with links to the accounting profession and industry, when you graduate from this professionally accredited degree you should be well-placed placed to embark on a career in the world of accounting. Accounting is a good choice if you have an analytical mind and like solving problems. Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t have to be a maths expert to study accounting - communication in both written and verbal form is just as important as crunching numbers.

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 degree has been designed with professional accounting requirements in mind. Hence, there are several compulsory modules. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to study subjects connected to your specific interests. You will also complete an independent piece of research in an area related to accounting. 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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