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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 opp...
Course details<br/>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.<br/><br/>Year 1<br/>Core modules:<br/>Financial Accounting teaches techniques of double entry accounting and its application in recording transactions, adjusting financial records and preparing non-complex financial statements.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/><br/>Year 2<br/>Core modules:<br/>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.<br/>Performance Management covers major techniques in modern management accountancy including decision making, appraising risk and budget control.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>Business Strategy and Technology provides you with an understanding of how an organisation develops and implements strategy, including any ethical implications.<br/><br/>Year 3<br/>Core modules:<br/>Research Methods in Accounting The Dissertation<br/><br/>Examples of optional modules:<br/>Corporate Reporting<br/>Tax Planning for Business<br/>Corporate Governance<br/>Audit and Assurance.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
30/09/2024
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
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Course Code
N408
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,B We consider all A level subjects, with the exception of General Studies, therefore General Studies would not be included in any offer. A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken as an A level subject, a grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We particularly welcome the introduction of the Core Mathematics Qualification and we will accept a Core Maths Qualification (grade B minimum) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. Please contact departments for further information. The following are a guideline and may be subject to change as further information becomes available. A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken as an A Level subject, a Grade 6 (or Grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We particularly welcome the introduction of the Core Mathematics Qualification and we will accept a Core Maths Qualification (Grade B minimum) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 To include 666 in higher-level subjects. If Mathematics is not taken at a higher level, then it is required at standard level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,B A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. Extended ProjectWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |