Durham University
Accounting BSc (Hons)
Durham University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of Accounting BSc (Hons) and other courses in Accounting at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Accounting.

Overall student satisfaction
92 /100
170 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Accounting

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Accounting 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
Median salary £30000 £28000 £39500
25-75 percentile range £27000 - £35000 £20500 - £36500 £27500 - £54500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24004 £23818 £29383
25-75 percentile range £20982 - £28114 £18679 - £30387 £21981 - £39292

Course Description

Course details

Developed with strong links to the accounting profession and industry, when you graduate from this professionally-accredited degree you’ll be perfectly placed to embark on a career in the world of accounting.

Year 1

Core modules:

Financial Accounting teaches techniques of double entry accounting and its application in recording transactions, adjusting financial records and preparing non-complex financial statements.

Skills for the Professional Accountants develops skills that employers are looking for in future employees. You will be given opportunities to acquire, develop and apply these skills using real-world accounting scenarios.

Fundamentals of Management Accounting teaches you to understand, apply and critically appraise fundamental knowledge and techniques that underpin the area of management accounting, from planning and control to costing and decision making.

Ethics in Accounting will introduce you to social and ethical contexts in which accountants operate, using real-world examples. You will learn about professional codes of ethics for accountants, learn to identify when an issue arises and develop the skills to propose alternative solutions.

Economics for Finance introduces basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics explores areas including the role of consumers and businesses in the marketplace, markets in action, market structure, strategic rivalry and growth strategies. Macroeconomics includes exchange rates and balance of payments, globalisation, fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and economic growth.

Business and Technology explores business and its environment. You will look at the influence of technology on organisational structure and how accounting function contributes to the efficient, effective management and development of an organisation, its people and their use of information systems.

Business Law for Accountants provides an overview of the principles of English law, the legal framework within which businesses operate, and requirements and restrictions imposed by relevant aspects of English law. Areas covered include employment, partnerships, company law, criminal, and insolvency and administration.

Principles of Taxation enables you to understand general objectives of tax and to complete basic calculations in relation to income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, corporation tax, and VAT. You will also learn to prepare basic tax computations and provide tax advice to individuals and companies.

Year 2

Core modules:

Financial Management explores areas of financing, managing financial risk and investment decisions. You will learn how businesses operate and how accounting and finance functions support businesses in achieving their objectives.

Performance Management covers major techniques in modern management accountancy including decision making, appraising risk and budget control.

Taxation looks at areas such as income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, corporation tax, inheritance tax, VAT and stamp taxes in more depth.

Financial Reporting explores international accounting and reporting concepts and ethics, single company financial statements and consolidated financial statements. You will also learn about International Financial Reporting Standards and how it applies to specified scenarios.

Assurance develops your understanding of the critical aspects of managing an assurance engagement (including audit engagements). It covers the process from acceptance, planning and managing through to concluding and reporting.

Business Strategy and Technology provides you with an understanding of how an organisation develops and implements strategy, including any ethical implications.

Year 3

Core modules:

Research Methods in Accounting The Dissertation

Examples of optional modules:

Corporate Reporting

Tax Planning for Business

Corporate Governance

Audit and Assurance

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Accounting BSc (Hons) at Durham University

70% Skilled trades occupations
10% Engineering professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
0% Information Technology Professionals
0% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Accounting

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Accounting, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Accounting BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
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.

Business

    • #13 
    • #151 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

See all 37 university rankings of Durham University

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

undergraduates:
17140
postgraduates:
4365
Total:
21505
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