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Business Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Why choose this course?

Our BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance paves the way to senior roles in industry and commerce as well as coveted graduate training programmes. It also represents a first step towards qualifications with industry bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Is this course for you?

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff - before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.

How you will learn

You will develop practical skills in financial and management accounting alongside knowledge of business strategy. In our Financial Markets Lab you can access latest professional data and information services.

Opportunities and experiences

You will complete a professional consultancy project for local employers so you grasp exactly what business life involves. You can also opt to take a year-long industry placement or summer internship to raise your profile.

Careers and employability

Our BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance graduates have the foundations for achieving full professional accountancy qualifications and are well prepared for senior positions in management accounting, compliance, credit control and financial analysis.

Which department am I in?

Derby Business School

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£14,900.00 (US$ 18,765) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2024

Venue

Main Site

Kedleston Road,

Derby,

DE22 1GB, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Derby

Students who choose the University of Derby receive an outstanding education delivered by expert academics, and a fantastic student experience.

  • Top 50 UK University (Guardian University Guide 2023)
  • Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality
  • Top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (CUG 2024)
  • Best University Housing UK & Ireland

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