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Durham University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N409
Accounting with Placement Year
Durham UniversityDurham, England
4 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£40,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Accounting with Placement Year at Durham University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course details Accounting is the ideal choice if you have an analytical mind and like solving problems – contrary to popular opinion, you don’t have to be a maths expert to study accounting - communication in both written and verbal form is just as important as crunching numbers. Accountants are trusted business advisors and work in many areas of business. This single honours degree will immerse you in the study of accounting and business from day one. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £44,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course details
Why Durham University?
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Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:N409
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Specific subjects/grades required for entry: GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or Core Mathematics grade B |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 665 at higher level, including standard level mathematics at grade 5 if not taken at higher level |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£124,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £40,000 | £50,000 |
| 3 years | £31,000 | £44,000 | £52,500 |
| 5 years | £39,000 | £55,000 | £71,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 104% above UK average salary
This course
£55,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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