Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Accounting
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech 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 | £22500 | £22500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £18000 - £25000 | £21500 - £35500 |
All Accounting courses of University of Derby
Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24406 | £25995 | £31508 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19811 - £33751 | £23339 - £42744 |
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Course Description
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.
Why choose this course?
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is the perfect platform for rapid career progression and puts you on the pathway to professional accountancy qualifications.
Is this course for you?
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.
How you will learn
We focus on the practical application of leading-edge accounting and financial principles so you will learn how to analyse and solve real management problems.
Opportunities and experiences
Optional work experience shows you the realities of the modern business world. You will also gain hands-on skills in our impressive Financial Markets Lab.
Careers and employability
Depending on your module choice, you will be eligible for exemptions from qualifications offered by the likes of ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AIA and CPA Australia. This means you can achieve membership of influential professional bodies more quickly. As an accountant, you will have exciting opportunities to work in diverse sectors worldwide.
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 Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Derby
| 40% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 35% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 0% | Other Health Professionals |
| 0% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| EU | £14900 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £14900 | year 1 |
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
N401
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Accounting”: 1885 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Derby
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £27500 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (40%), Quality and Regulatory Professionals (35%), Managers, directors and senior officials (5%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 75 graduates rated the course 62. This means that 62% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Derby.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1% Percentile among all Accounting students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.