Accounting and Finance with Placement Year BA (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Accounting and Finance with Placement Year BA (Hons) at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26500 | £27000 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32500 | £21000 - £32000 | £23000 - £45500 |
All Anthropology courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
All Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
Course details
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.
Please note: The information on these pages is indicative of the current course structure and title and is subject to change. For 2024 entry we are reviewing all of our accounting programmes and, amongst other things, as a result of the review the title of this degree may change from BA to BSc (this will not affect the purpose or the aims of the degree, it will more accurately reflect a modern interpretation of an accounting-based degree).
Course structure
Year 1
Core modules:
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. Quantitative Methods 1 introduces the mathematical concepts you will need throughout your degree. It supports other Year 1 modules and provides a foundation for further study. Business Law This is an introductory law module for accounting students. Specifically, the module aims to provide accounting students with an overview of the principles of English law, the legal framework within which businesses operate, and the requirements and restrictions imposed by relevant aspects of English law.
Examples of optional modules:
Principles of Taxation
Ethics and Finance
Global Financial Markets
Year 2
Core modules:
Financial Reporting builds on the skills introduced in Year 1. You will learn about preparation of financial statements for a single company and a company group, including the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards. Management Accounting further develops your knowledge of management accounting practice and helps you apply your knowledge to business scenarios and decision making. You will learn to present calculations, critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of management accounting techniques and provide reasoned recommendations. Assurance explores the audit process from planning and risk assessment, gathering evidence, drawing conclusions, through to reporting. Learning is set within the context of professional ethics. Corporate Finance provides theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of key theories in finance and corporate policy decisions.
Examples of optional modules:
Taxation
Business Strategy and Technology for Accountants
Financial Management for Accountants
Introduction to Financial Econometrics
Financial Markets and Institutions Banking and Finance Technology.
Year 3
Core modules:
Research Methods
The Dissertation
Examples of optional modules:
Big Data Analytics
Tax Planning for Business
Corporate Reporting
Audit and Assurance
Corporate Governance
Security Investment Analysis
Financial Econometrics 2
Financial Derivatives and Financial Engineering
Behavioural Finance
Real Estate Finance
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Accounting and Finance with Placement Year BA (Hons) at Durham University
35% | Sales occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB/ABC (or equivalent). Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics, or B in Core Maths if Maths not taken as an A level. Will go down to Grade 5 in GCSE Maths if taking Economics or a Science or Math related A Level. To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Accounting and Finance with Placement Year BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £26250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £26250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Accounting”: 2615 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 91% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £19600 | 203 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 74% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 159 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Finance, Accounting and Management with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £20500 | 154 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting and Financial Management and Economics BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 75% | 6% | 5% | £9250 | £22680 | 135 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Economics with Accountancy BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 82% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £20600 | 132 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting & Finance and Film & Visual Culture (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 71% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting and Finance/Economics BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 91% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 110 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023