BA Business Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Innovation and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Project Management, Research Methods, and Computer Architecture. The course includes a Professional Consultancy Project module alongside an Independent Study option for extended research. Several accounting modules offer both exam and non-exam assessment routes.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma: 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 60%
- West Midlands: 21%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction To Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals
- Market Economics and Key Mathematical Concepts
- Law for Accounting
- Digital Operations, IT and FinTech
- Financial Accounting (Exam Route)
- Financial Management (Exam Route)
- Management Accounting (Exam Route)
- Management Accounting (Non-Exam Route)
- Decision Making And International Tax
- Management Focus for Accountants
- Project Strategy
- Management Accounting Performance Evaluation (Exam Route)
- Sustainability, Governance and Audit
- The Environment of the Strategic Business Leader
- Financial Reporting (Exam Route)
- Professional Consultancy Project
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- Independent Study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000.
What do graduates of BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by CPA Australia for the purpose of eligibility for Associate membership and the exemption from all foundation exams. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Accounting and Finance at University of Derby?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.