Business Accounting & Finance - BA (Hons)
University of Derby
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Join a dynamic new generation of business and finance all-rounders. You’ll combine accounting and finance skills with knowledge of business strategy and the capacity to lead an organisation.Combine skills in accounting and finance with knowledge of leadership, strategy and governance.Work with experts who are shaping contemporary business and finance thinking.A high-performing business professional has to meet high expectations. Our new BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance gives you the ...Read more

Join a dynamic new generation of business and finance all-rounders. You’ll combine accounting and finance skills with knowledge of business strategy and the capacity to lead an organisation.Combine skills in accounting and finance with knowledge of leadership, strategy and governance.Work with experts who are shaping contemporary business and finance thinking.A high-performing business professional has to meet high expectations. Our new BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance gives you the versatility, flexibility and broad knowledge base to meet those expectations.You’ll mix a strong grounding in financial and management accounting with business strategy and the capacity to lead an organisation. It’s a powerful combination marking you out for rapid advancement in any branch of contemporary business - anywhere in the world.This business accounting and finance degree is the ideal foundation whether you’re seeking a senior position in industry and commerce, applying for a coveted graduate training programme or setting your sights on postgraduate studies.Your employability is central to everything we do. Throughout, you’ll work with a personal tutor on maximising your professional development and career prospects.By the end of your studies, you’ll be well on your way to full professional accountancy qualifications. But you’ll be able to offer an employer much more in terms of leadership, strategy and problem-solving skills.Typical roles graduates will be aiming at are: accountant, compliance manager, credit controller, finance analyst, finance manager, management accountant. 4 years with optional placement year

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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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Robert
16 Dec 25

Lots of support, great buildings with easy access, transportation, plenty of study materials, friendly and helpful lecturers, not much to complain about..Read more

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Kianat
12 Dec 25

• Derby has been ranked in the UK’s Top 10 universities by student ratings, with particularly high scores for course quality and employability.  • It holds a Gold in the..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£16,900 per year

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£16,900 per year

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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 DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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