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- Accounting and Finance with Placement Year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Durham City
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
From preparing and presenting financial information to interpreting data and business planning, this degree opens the door to opportunities with leading organisations in both business and the financial sector and beyond.Financial Accounting covers the basic concepts and techniques involved in financial accounting reports, including the preparation of basic financial statements.Fundamentals of Management Accounting. In this module you will learn about the role of the management accountant. The module introduces the basic concepts of management accounting and will give you an understanding of the objectives of management accounting within an organisation.Foundations of Finance introduces the key principles of corporate finance and their importance to firms. From bonds and stocks to capital structure and dividend policy, it provides you with a solid grounding in issues of finance as they relate to the business and financial markets.Introduction to Financial Economics introduces the basic principles of economics. The study of subjects like market structure, fiscal policy and economic growth will provide a solid foundation for further study.Year 3 is spent on placement. During the year you will be assigned an academic tutor who will visit you, liaise with your employer and provide support to ensure you gain the most from your experience.The placement year, a minimum of 40 weeks of work experience, is an opportunity to put learning from the first two years into practice in the workplace. You will also gain valuable experience and a tailored skill set to take forward to your final year. The skills and professional network gained during the placement year will give you a head start with graduate employers.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 29,500per year
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University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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