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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N474
Business Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Business Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year at University of Derby is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Why choose this course? Our BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance paves the way to senior roles in industry and commerce as well as coveted graduate training programmes. It also represents a first step towards qualifications with industry bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
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Opportunities and experiences
UCAS Code:N474
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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 — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
97%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Business Accounting & Finance with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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