BA Business Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Innovation and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers pathways towards professional accountancy qualifications with bodies including CIMA and ACCA, with graduates eligible for up to 11 CIMA exemptions. Students gain hands-on experience with Bloomberg and specialist accounting software, and an optional placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
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%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 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 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- 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
- Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
- Applied Professional Practice
- Study Skills
- Law and Practice
- What's in the News
- Society and Culture
- Politics and Policy
- English
- Mathematics
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
81% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. 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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.