About the course

Accelerate your ambitions to become an accountant, finance director or business manager – on this highly practical degree which paves the way for you to achieve vital exemptions from professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW. We put you on the fast track to achieving membership of a professional body. By taking relevant modules, you’ll be eligible to apply for all nine maximum exemptions offered by ACCA as well as exemptions from CIMA, ICAEW, CPA Australia and AIA qualifications

　　Through our partnership with international accountancy firm Mazars we offer a Mazars Accelerate Pathway (MAP) with guaranteed, paid student placements to a select number of students, providing valuable experience of working in a professional environment

　　Your employability is our focus: how you study and what you learn is grounded in professional practice, helping you hit the ground running from day one in your career.

　　Exciting opportunities for live consultancy projects and fieldtrips will introduce you to the realities of the modern business world

　　In our Financial Markets Lab, you’ll gain hands-on experience and harness the same technology used by financial experts worldwide

　　You’ll learn from professionally qualified staff who know the industry inside out and can share insights from the front line of contemporary accounting and finance

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£44,700

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Derby
Autumn (September), 2025	Derby

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Derby

UCAS points - 120 (up to 16 from AS-levels). Specific requirements at A-level - No specific subject requirements. Specific requirements at GCSE GCSE-Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification. IELTS - 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area).Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits: 45 at level 3 with a minimum of Dist: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Derby. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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