Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

* Choose to put your knowledge into practice through our final-year Consultancy Project, a practical alternative to a dissertation.

* You could work directly with a real business for an entire academic year on our ‘Consultancy in a Global Accounting Context’ module, solving real challenges and showcasing your skills to future employers.

* Gain an edge in the job market with certifications in Microsoft Excel, Sage Accounting software, and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Financial Trading tools - all embedded into your learning.

* Work on international sustainability projects, take part in global webinars, and even pitch business ideas to organisations like Chatsworth House.

* Accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), our programme reflects a strong commitment to employability, sustainability, and digital skills, ensuring you graduate ready to lead in a fast-changing global business world.

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is designed to give you hands-on experience, global insights and industry-recognised qualifications. From working with real clients on live consultancy projects to earning professional certifications, you’ll graduate with the practical skills and confidence employers are looking for. 

Professionally recognised

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance provides the ideal pathway for you to join a professional body. If you select the relevant modules, you’ll be eligible to apply for all nine of the maximum exemptions offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

How you will learn

During the first and second stages, you will learn mainly through: 

* Formal lectures 

* Tutorials 

* Workshops 

* Industry projects.

From the second stage, you are expected to work more independently and take greater charge of your own learning, while receiving guidance and direction from the academic staff. 

Examples of projects 

The Independent Project module is an important element of the final year, enabling you to pursue in-depth research into a theme of your choice. Recent examples include investigating issues such as the impact of sugar tax on businesses in Derby, financial fair play rules in football, the pros and cons of a cashless society, the movement towards narrative or integrated reporting, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the accounting profession.

Other projects involve live briefs for employers: students completed a recent study on internal control systems on behalf of Derby Museums.

Did you know? We also offer this course:

* With a Placement Year

* With a Foundation Year