Accounting, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Accounting suits those with analytical minds and problem-solving skills; contrary to myth, mathematical expertise is unnecessary, as strong written and verbal communication is equally vital. Accountants serve as trusted business advisors across various sectors. This single honours degree immerses students in accounting and business from day one, offering maximum accreditation from ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA exams. Graduates emerge partly qualified, needing only work experience and final exams for full qualification (subject to module choices and grades).Durham University’s Business School, one of the UK’s oldest, features specialist Accounting and Finance departments renowned for staff expertise, research, and industry links. Students gain technical skills plus critical insights into accounting’s global impact, accessing modern facilities, financial databases, and libraries. Ranked 3rd (Times/Sunday Times 2026), 5th (Guardian/Complete 2026), and top 100 QS World 2026, graduates secure roles in auditing, tax, consulting, finance, and more at firms like PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and EY.