BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with Foundation, a foundation year programme preparing students for degree-level study in accounting and finance. Entry is subject to eligibility criteria, and the programme is aimed at applicants from under-represented backgrounds whose educational disadvantage or disruption has affected their attainment. Places are capped at 100 students a year, taught by academic tutors from the Centre for Academic Development. Successful completion leads into the first year of the accounting and finance degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 153 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 37%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 27%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £44,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,000 and £71,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £21,500 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Does BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting and Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.