About the course
This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.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.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.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.
Accounting and finance graduates are in demand the world over, so you will have the opportunity to work in many diverse fields. Our former students have gone on to excel in a range of local practices, multinational accounting firms, merchant banks and other major businesses.
On graduation – and depending on the module pathway you have selected – you can apply for exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA Australia and AIA professional qualifications. This will shorten the time you need to become a fully qualified member of your chosen professional body. Representatives from the various professional bodies visit the University to explain more about their institutions, the exemptions available and the potential career paths you can consider. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£56,180
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Autumn (September), 2024 |
Derby |
Autumn (September), 2025 |
Derby |
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Entry requirements for University of Derby
UCAS points 72 (up to 16 from AS-levels).GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).Pass Access to HE Diploma 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
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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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