Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Derby

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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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 ...Read more

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.

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48/279
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64th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
79th
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07 Mar 25

Overall lecturers and tutors are always happy to help whether you’re unsure with something or you need help with work. Student wellbeing center and student office are also a great..Read more

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13 Feb 25

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£16,900 per year

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07 Mar 25
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Overall lecturers and tutors are always happy to help whether you’re unsure with something or you need help with work. Student wellbeing center and student office are also a great...
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University of Derby
University of Derby , Derby

Located in the heart of England, the University of Derby is a widely renowned higher education institution, and is the only...

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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