Entry Requirements | Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) top up degree
Course code: N401 Level: 6
If you already hold an HND or foundation degree in Accounting and Finance, top it up to a full degree in one year with this online course. Gaining the full bachelors degree can help you towards becoming a qualified accountant sooner, and allows you to move onto a Masters degree later, should you wish to.
It’s a popular choice for busy professionals or those returning to work, who want to get all the benefits a full degree brings, but need a flexible study pattern.
Ideal for aspiring accountants and others
This degree will give you a thorough understanding of accounting and business concepts which is ideal if you want to go on to be a professional accountant. However, having a good understanding of accounting and finance is an advantage in any profession today. So even if you don’t want to become a professional accountant, you will find this online top up degree valuable.
Tutors that work to the latest professional standards
Our teaching staff are all professionally qualified and have industry as well as academic experience. They also teach on the professional body courses, ACCA and CIMA, which means they understand the most current professional standards. That’s important because you need to be sure that what you’ll learn is up to date and relevant to today’s business world.
We are currently updating and revalidating the module content for this course. From September 2013 each module will be worth 20 credits instead of the current 15. This means you may be doing fewer modules but will be covering topics in more depth.
Full details to follow.
You need to have one of the following qualifications:
- HND or Foundation Degree in Accounting
If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification.
For this course you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £620 | 6 | £3,720* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £660 | 6 | £3,960* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014.
Flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront, receive 5% discount and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Funding options for undergraduate UK students
Depending on where you are from in the UK, you may be eligible for a part time student loan towards the cost of your undergraduate degree. Find out more about the options available to you.
UK/EU students: Prices above are inclusive of examination fees when exams are taken at University of Derby. If you are unable to travel to Derby, we can arrange for you to take your exams at an alternative, approved venue but this will incur an additional £100 fee per exam.
Overseas: Prices above are inclusive of examination fees.
Become a qualified accountant, quicker than most
We have designed the degree so you get maximum exemptions from ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications. This shortens the time required for you to become a fully qualified member of your chosen professional body.
There is always a demand for accounting graduates
Our past students have gone on to work for local public practices, multinational accounting firms and taken up accounting careers in merchant banks and other large businesses. As an accountant you will have the opportunity to work in many diverse fields, anywhere in the world.
