Accounting

Durham University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

Accounting BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Durham University, based in Durham, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £29,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.

A-Level Entry

AAB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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
12th for Accounting and Finance in the Complete University Guide 2025
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
9th in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top 100 in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB
Scottish Higher AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher AAB
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Durham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,000