Accounting with Placement Year

2020
2021

Essentials

At a glance

BSc Accounting with Placement Year

Programme Code
N409
Course Duration
4 years
Mode of study
Full Time
Typical offers
A Level	AAA
BTEC	DDD
International Baccalaureate	37

Location
Durham City
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Course Summary

Description

A single honours degree in Accounting, with a placement year. Maximum professional accreditation, allowing students to graduate as partly exam-qualified accountants. The programme embeds a strong employability theme and demonstrates clear pathways for students, allowing them to specialise in their final year and also complete an independent piece of research in an area related to their work-experience or an area of special interest. This degree will be taught on a semesterised basis, with new modules being introduced each term. The degree incorporates a strong employability theme throughout the programme in both credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities

Course Structure

Because this is a degree with a strong link to a professional role and a professional career following graduation, the first two years of the programme are made up of compulsory modules, with an opportunity to specialise in chosen areas and develop a research project in year 3.

The degree has six coherent subject pillars and one theme:

Financial accounting and reporting (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Management accounting (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Information technology (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Audit and assurance (Years 2 and 3)
Taxation (Years 2 and 3)
Research in accounting (Year 3)

Employability theme (running throughout the degree)

The subject pillars build throughout the degree so that students can identify linkages between modules. The employability theme helps students to understand the link between work done and employability skills gained from both credit and non-credit bearing activities.

Levels 1 and 2 of the degree are made up of core modules, as follows

Level 1	Credit value
Financial Accounting	20
The Accountant in Business	20
Quantitative Business Skills and Data Analysis	20
Skills for the Professional Accountant	10
Management Accounting	20
Ethics in Finance and Accounting	10
Micro and Macro Economics for Accounting	10
Introduction to Corporate and Business Law	10

Level 2	Credit value
Financial Management	20
Intermediate Management Accounting	20
Taxation	20
Financial Reporting	20
Introduction to Audit and Assurance	20
Business Strategy and Technology	20

Placement year (optional)

	Credit value
Placement Year in Accounting	N/A

Level 3 (Degree)

The core modules in Level 3 are:

	Credit value
Research Methods in Accounting	20
Accounting Project	40

Candidates shall also study and be assessed in modules in the Michaelmas Term to the value of 40 credits from List A:

List A:	Credit value
Corporate Reporting ¡	20
Advanced Management Accounting ¡	20
Data Analytics and Intelligence for Accounting	20

Candidates shall also study and be assessed in modules in the Epiphany Term to the value of 20 credits from List B:

List B:	Credit value
Advanced Audit and Assurance	20
Business Tax Planning ††	20
Fundamentals of Corporate Governance and Accountability	20

Placement Year

You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more.

Learning and Teaching

Course Learning and Teaching

Lectures deliver basic subject-specific learning, and provide a framework for further study.

Seminars provide opportunities for students to explore issues in greater depth, test their own understanding of the material studied, engage in group work, assess arguments in a group context and defend and debate different opinions.

Workshops are used to allow students to work independently, under supervision, in small groups on questions, problems or case studies and build on subject-specific learning, developing key skills.

Guided reading and independent study provide a structure within which students exercise and extend their abilities to make use of available learning resources.

Accounting project preparation and supervision foster independent learning and the ability to manage a planned programme of research.

In particular, the programme takes advantage of technology enhanced active learning, where appropriate and, particularly in the context of employability and professional skills, experiential learning techniques.

This programme has a holistic approach to the student journey – enhancing the academic aspects of the programme with a schedule of extra-curricular, non-credit bearing components that will aim to develop the skills of the students to improve their opportunities for employment.

The programme will have a clear emphasis on recruitability and employability. In the context of the subject matter of the degree, in the first instance, this will be in relation to accountancy-related careers, however, all graduates will have skills gained through the programme and also the non-credit bearing aspects of the programme that should enhance their employment opportunities.

In year one, this commences with the first teaching week being devoted to a week-long induction, accounting-related exercise. Formal teaching on the degree modules, therefore, commences in week two of the term. The aims of this exercise are as follows:

To foster a learning community between staff and students on the programme (the first year induction exercise is to be staffed by staff teaching on the programme in Year 1 and members of the wider programme team.
To generate group relationships between students, making their initial experiences on the programme less daunting.
To introduce the concept of team-work to students – to ensure that group theory is explored, and enable better participation in group activities, both assessed and un-assessed throughout the degree. This should be particularly useful for students whose educational background has not encouraged group participation.
To introduce students to the subject of accounting with an absorbing, authentic and inspiring business exercise, which will link to the knowledge and skills introduced in the first year of the programme. We aim to create anticipation for the year ahead.
To explicitly embed the skills required for study in higher education into the curriculum. This is particularly important in terms of our aim for this degree to contribute to widening participation in Higher Education, given its links to employability.

Because the degree is semesterised, exams in the Easter term will be scheduled in Weeks 3 and 4 of the Easter term. The programme team will have a programme of activities for weeks 4 and 5 of the Easter term in years 1 and 2, as follows:

Year 1:

Assessment Centre and Interview Training
Employability and recruitability workshops
Workshops introducing the skills needed for Year 2 modules

Year 2:

Placement preparation training
Recruitability bootcamp
Year 3 options choices taster sessions

In week one of Year three/four, we have scheduled a week-long Graduate Camp – the rationale is to re-orientate those who have been on placement into the programme and to ensure that all students are ready for the challenge of the final year – the exercise we will develop for this week’s activities will relate to the critical thinking and research aspects of the final year of the programme.

As the programme relates to the profession of accountancy, the programme must consider applied as well as theoretical aspects of the study of accounting. Through our close relationships with the major professional accounting bodies and leading employers, we will provide ample opportunities for students to engage with the world of practice and critically appraise how theory and practice meet, through research forums, guest speakers and debates.

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Admissions Process

Subject requirements, level and grade

A level offer - AAA We consider all A Level subjects, with the exception of General Studies, therefore General Studies would not be included in any offer.

A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken as an A Level subject, a Grade 7 (or Grade A) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We particularly welcome the introduction of the Core Mathematics Qualification and we will accept a Core Maths Qualification (Grade B minimum) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement.

IB score - 37 to include 666 in higher-level subjects. If Mathematics is not taken at a higher level, then it is required at standard level 6.

In the context of widening participation, we will consider contextual offers, including guaranteed contextual offers for participation in a supported progression programme.

English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to offer IELTS of 6.5 (no component under 6.0), or the University approved equivalent. We also require proof of English Language proficiency for students from the European Union.

Fees and Funding

Full Time Fees

EU Student	£9,250.00 per year
Home Student	£9,250.00 per year
Island Student	£9,250.00 per year
International non-EU Student	£21,500.00 per year

The tuition fees shown for home and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.

The tuition fees shown for overseas students are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

Please also check costs for colleges and accommodation.

Scholarships and funding

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance

Open Days and Visits

Open days and visits

Pre-application open day

Pre-application open days are the best way to discover all you need to know about Durham University. With representatives from all relevant academic and support service departments, and opportunities to explore college options, the open days provide our prospective undergraduates with the full experience of Durham University.

Please see the following page for further details and information on how to book a place: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays

Discover Durham Tours

Discover Durham tours offer a brief introduction to the University. The tour begins at one of our undergraduate colleges, where you will receive an introductory talk from a member of college staff, followed by a tour of the college by current students.

www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/live/visit/discoverdurham

Overseas Visit Schedule

www.durham.ac.uk/international/office/meetus

Essentials

At a glance

BSc Accounting with Placement Year

Programme Code
N409
Course Duration
4 years
Mode of study
Full Time
Typical offers
A Level	AAA
BTEC	DDD
International Baccalaureate	37

Location
Durham City
Download
Download as a PDF

... more

Course Summary

Description

This is a single honours degree in Accounting, with a placement year. With maximum professional accreditation, this degree allows you to graduate as a partly exam-qualified accountant. The degree embeds a strong employability theme and demonstrates a clear pathways for you, allowing you to specialise in your final year and also to complete an independent piece of research in an area related to your work-experience or in an area of special interest.

This degree will be taught on a semesterised basis, with new modules being introduced each term. The degree incorporates a strong employability theme throughout the course in both credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities

Course Structure

Because this is a degree with a strong link to a professional role and a professional career following graduation, the first two years of the course are made up of compulsory modules, with an opportunity to specialise in chosen areas and develop a research project in Year 3.

The degree has six coherent subject pillars and one theme:

Financial accounting and reporting (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Management accounting (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Information technology (Years 1, 2 and 3)
Audit and assurance (Years 2 and 3)
Taxation (Years 2 and 3)
Research in accounting (Year 3)

Employability theme (running throughout the degree)

The subject pillars build throughout the degree so that you can identify linkages between modules. The employability theme helps you to understand the link between work done and employability skills gained from both credit and non-credit bearing activities.

Levels 1 and 2 of the degree are made up of core modules, as follows:

Level 1	Credit value
Financial Accounting	20
The Accountant in Business	20
Quantitative Business Skills and Data Analysis	20
Skills for the Professional Accountant	10
Management Accounting	20
Ethics in Finance and Accounting	10
Micro and Macro Economics for Accounting	10
Introduction to Corporate and Business Law	10

Level 2	Credit value
Financial Management	20
Intermediate Management Accounting	20
Taxation	20
Financial Reporting	20
Introduction to Audit and Assurance	20
Business Strategy and Technology	20

Placement year (optional)

	Credit value
Placement Year in Accounting	N/A

Level 3 (Degree)

The core modules in Level 3 are:

	Credit value
Research Methods in Accounting	20
Accounting Project	40

Candidates shall also study and be assessed in modules in the Michaelmas Term to the value of 40 credits from List A:

List A:	Credit value
Corporate Reporting ¡	20
Advanced Management Accounting ¡	20
Data Analytics and Intelligence for Accounting	20

Candidates shall also study and be assessed in modules in the Epiphany Term to the value of 20 credits from List B:

List B:	Credit value
Advanced Audit and Assurance	20
Business Tax Planning ††	20
Fundamentals of Corporate Governance and Accountability	20

Placement Year

You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more.

Learning and Teaching

Course Learning and Teaching

Lectures deliver basic subject-specific learning, and provide a framework for further study.

Workshops are used to allow students to work independently, under supervision, in small groups on questions, problems or case studies and build on subject-specific learning, developing key skills.

Guided reading and independent study provide a structure within which students exercise and extend their abilities to make use of available learning resources.

Accounting project preparation and supervision foster independent learning and the ability to manage a planned programme of research.

In particular, the course takes advantage of technology enhanced active learning, where appropriate and, particularly in the context of employability and professional skills, experiential learning techniques.

This degree has a holistic approach to the student journey – enhancing the academic aspects of the course with a schedule of extra-curricular, non-credit bearing components that will aim to develop the skills of the students to improve their opportunities for employment.

The degree will have a clear emphasis on recruitability and employability. In the context of the subject matter of the degree, in the first instance, this will be in relation to accountancy-related careers, however, all graduates will have skills gained through the course and also the non-credit bearing aspects of the degree that should enhance their employment opportunities.

In Year 1, this commences with the first teaching week being devoted to a week-long induction, accounting-related exercise. Formal teaching on the degree modules, therefore, commences in week two of the term. The aims of this exercise are as follows:

To foster a learning community between staff and students on the course (the first year induction exercise is to be staffed by staff teaching on the degree in Year 1 and members of the wider programme team.

To generate group relationships between students, making their initial experiences on the degree less daunting.

To introduce the concept of team-work to students – to ensure that group theory is explored, and enable better participation in group activities, both assessed and un-assessed throughout the degree. This should be particularly useful for students whose educational background has not encouraged group participation.

To introduce students to the subject of accounting with an absorbing, authentic and inspiring business exercise, which will link to the knowledge and skills introduced in the first year of the programme. We aim to create anticipation for the year ahead.

To explicitly embed the skills required for study in higher education into the curriculum. This is particularly important in terms of our aim for this degree to contribute to widening participation in Higher Education, given its links to employability.

Year 1:

Assessment centre and interview training
Employability and recruitability workshops
Workshops introducing the skills needed for Year 2 modules.

Year 2:

Placement preparation training
Recruitability bootcamp
Year 3 options choices taster sessions.

In week one of Year 3/4, we have scheduled a week-long Graduate Camp – the rationale is to re-orientate those who have been on placement into the programme and to ensure that all students are ready for the challenge of the final year – the exercise we will develop for this week’s activities will relate to the critical thinking and research aspects of the final year of the degree.

As the course relates to the profession of accountancy, the degree must consider applied as well as theoretical aspects of the study of accounting. Through our close relationships with the major professional accounting bodies and leading employers, we will provide ample opportunities for students to engage with the world of practice and critically appraise how theory and practice meet, through research forums, guest speakers and debates.

Apply

Admissions Process

Subject requirements, level and grade

A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If Mathematics is not taken as an A level subject, a grade 7 (or grade A) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We particularly welcome the introduction of the Core Mathematics Qualification and we will accept a Core Maths Qualification (grade B minimum) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement.

A level offer - AAA.

We consider all A level subjects, with the exception of General Studies, therefore General Studies would not be included in any offer.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – DDD.

IB score - 37 to include 666 in higher-level subjects. If Mathematics is not taken at a higher level, then it is required at standard level 6.

In the context of widening participation, we will consider contextual offers, including guaranteed contextual offers for participation in a supported progression programme.