Business Accounting & Finance | University of Derby

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Course summary

BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance

Join a dynamic new generation of business and finance all-rounders. This degree combines accounting and finance skills with knowledge of leadership, strategy and governance. You will start your work towards professional accountancy qualifications while completing problem-solving projects for real organisations.

Why choose this course?

BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance marks you out for rapid career advancement in any branch of contemporary business, anywhere in the world. You will gain a vital foundation for qualifications with industry bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Is this course for you?

BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance is ideal if you are seeking a senior position in industry and commerce, applying for a coveted graduate training programme or setting your sights on postgraduate studies.

How you will learn

You will develop practical skills in financial and management accounting alongside knowledge of business strategy. In our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab you can access latest professional data and information services.

Opportunities and experiences

You will complete a professional consultancy project for local employers so you grasp exactly what business life involves. You can also opt to take a year-long industry placement or summer internship to raise your profile.

Work placements and internships

We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.

Careers and employability

On graduating, you will be well on your way to full professional accountancy qualifications but will also have impressive leadership, strategy and problem-solving skills. BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance graduates excel in roles such as management accountant, compliance manager, credit controller, finance analyst and finance manager.

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With a Foundation Year

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: N473
Institution code:: D39

Open days

University of Derby Experience Day
28 Mar 2026, 09:30
Derby
University of Derby Open Day
19 Jun 2026, 08:30
Derby
University of Derby Open Day
20 Jun 2026, 08:30
Derby

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course and 6 other business and management courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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