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Durham University

Durham , England ,United Kingdom

BSc in Accounting

A single honors degree in Accounting, with an optional placement year. Maximum professional accreditation, allowing students to graduate as partly exam-qualified accountants. The program embeds a strong employability theme and demonstrates clear pathways for students, allowing them to specialize in their final year and also complete an independent piece of research in an area related to their work-experience or an area of special interest. This degree will be taught on a semesters basis, with new modules being introduced each term. The degree incorporates a strong employability theme throughout the program in both credit-bearing and non-credit bearing activities. 

Options Available:-

  • 4 Year With Placement Year

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our students graduate with specialist knowledge in areas of accounting and of finance, as well as the analytical, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career opportunities in the financial world and beyond.

Our focus on employability extends beyond the classroom. You will benefit from employability-focused events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From interview advice and employer talks to subject-specific careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.

Previous graduates have gone on to work within the accountancy profession and for businesses as accountants, specialising as auditors, financial accountants, tax specialists, management consultants etc. Graduates have also specialise in areas of finance such as financial analysis, risk management and investment banking. For employers such as PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, National Audit Office, Capita, Deutsche Bank and Sage Plc. Many have been offered places on graduate talent schemes across a range of sectors, while others have taken on roles in charitable organisations and in general management.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate
 
Standard XII
 
A*A*A
  • Standard XII with an average score of 90% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 87% or higher.
A*AA
  • Standard XII with an average score of 87% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
AAA
  • Standard XII with an average score of 85% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
AAB
  • Standard XII with an average score of 84% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
ABB
  • Standard XII with an average score of 83% (best of 4 academic subjects) with any prerequisite subjects at 85% or higher.
 
Note: Standard XII from CBSE or CISCE Boards and some State Boards only are accepted for entry. State Boards considered on a case by case basis.
 
  • The IELTS requirement for Durham University depends on the program you're applying to: 
  • MBA program
  • The IELTS requirement for the Durham MBA program is 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.5. 
  • International Foundation Year
  • The IELTS requirement for the International Foundation Year at Durham University is 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in reading and writing, and a minimum of 5.0 in all other skills. 
  • Other programs
  • If English is not your first language, you may need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (with no element below 6.5) to apply to other programs at Durham University. 
  • The IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) test must be no more than two years old at the start of the program. 
  • Durham University also offers an International Study Centre that provides English language preparation for students to prepare for their degree at Durham City Campus.