Accounting Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Accounting Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course details
Accounting is the ideal 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. Accountants are trusted business advisors and work in many areas of business. This single honours degree will immerse you in the study of accounting and business from day one.
Top Reasons to Study
Offering maximum professional accreditation from some ICAEW...
Course details
Accounting is the ideal 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. Accountants are trusted business advisors and work in many areas of business. This single honours degree will immerse you in the study of accounting and business from day one.
Top Reasons to Study
Offering maximum professional accreditation from some ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA examinations, on successful completion you can graduate as a partly exam-qualified accountant, with only work experience and a few final exams to complete to be fully-qualified (subject to optional module choices and to achieving specific grades in certain papers).
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Career Opportunities
Our students graduate with specialist knowledge in areas of accounting and of finance, as well as the analytical, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career opportunities in the financial world and beyond.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A56-E07
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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.
T Level
At 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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
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. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: If Mathematics is not taken at Advanced Higher then a Grade C in Higher Mathematics or a Grade B in National 5 Mathematics is required.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: If Mathematics is not taken at Advanced Higher then a Grade C in Higher Mathematics or a Grade B in National 5 Mathematics is required.
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
665 at higher level, including standard level mathematics at grade 5 if not taken at higher level. If mathematics is not taken at higher or standard level, a Grade 5 in Middle Years Programme Mathematics or a Grade B in GCSE Mathematics is essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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)
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: If Mathematics is not taken at Higher Level Grade 2 in Ordinary Level Mathematics is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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