**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. Offering maximum professional accreditation from some ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA examinations, on successful completion you ca...
**Course details**<br/>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.<br/>This single honours degree will immerse you in the study of accounting and business from day one. 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).<br/><br/>**Study Abroad**<br/>Your study abroad year will be at one of our partner universities. This flexible year is designed around your area of study and interests. Not only will you gain valuable academic experiences to take forward to your final year and beyond, study abroad is also an opportunity to expand your cultural horizons, develop language skills and meet new people.<br/>Funding may be available through scholarships offered by the host institution, the British Council and/or other funding bodies.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>The Departments of Accounting and Finance are two specialist departments within Durham University’s Business School; one of the UKs longest established business schools.<br/>We offer an inspiring and stimulating learning environment, and consistently rank highly for the quality of our teaching, research and for graduate career prospects.<br/>Our reputation is down to the expertise of our staff. Their global experience, outstanding research insight, professional experience and real business connections keep us at the leading edge. We offer a wide selection of courses in both accounting and in finance, including specialist routes that are designed to provide maximum accreditation from professional accountancy qualifications.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/>You’ll have access to the Business Schools modern, spacious meeting rooms and study areas.<br/>Resources include up-to-date financial information and online databases. In addition, you’ll have access to Durham University’s prestigious libraries and archives.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**12th** for Accounting and Finance in the Complete University Guide 2025<br/>**5th** in the Guardian University Guide 2025<br/>**9th** in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>**Top 100** in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>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. <br/>This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career opportunities in the financial world and beyond.<br/>Previous graduates have gone on to work within the accountancy profession and for businesses as accountants, specialising as auditors, financial accountants, tax specialists, management consultants etc.<br/>Graduates have also specialise in areas of finance such as financial analysis, risk management and investment banking. For employers such as PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, National Audit Office, Capita, Deutsche Bank and Sage Plc.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Durham City
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N410
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
We normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If you’ve not been able to take three Advanced Highers, then we’ll consider a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or just Highers (if your school doesn’t offer Advanced Highers at all). Specific subjects/grades required for entry: National 5 Mathematics at Grade B (or above) or GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B (or equivalent).
D:30,M:15
At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of merit. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B
36
To include 665 in higher-level subjects. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: If Mathematics is not taken at a higher level, then it is required at standard level 6.
DDD
Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B.
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Mathematics at grade O3 (or above) or GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B (or equivalent).
DDD
Other level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our Cambridge technical qualification equivalencies. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B (or equivalent).
A,A,B
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: National 5 Mathematics at Grade B (or above) or GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B (or equivalent).
Not Accepted
A,A,B
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B.
T levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis where the subject area aligns with the course applied to. Please note that additional A levels or equivalent may be required to study certain courses. If you’re interested in applying, then please Ask Us and we’ll see if we’re able to consider this for you: www.durham.ac.uk/study/ask-us/
Not Accepted
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