Accounting, Economics and Finance undergraduate courses

At Derby, you’ll apply theory to solve real problems for real businesses. Work placements and internships deepen your understanding while consultancy projects will help you put your learning into practice. Masterclasses, guest lectures and mentoring by leading professionals bring your knowledge right up to date.

Whatever your career plans, we’ll equip you for a place at the heart of contemporary business. As a qualified professional, you’ll be on a direct route to the highest level of any organisation – with the capacity to work in any industry, anywhere in the world.

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Undergraduate Accounting courses

_Top20for teaching quality - Accounting and Finance subject areaTimes and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

3^rdfor teaching - Economics subject areaNational Student Survey 2024

_Top5for student satisfaction - Economics subject areaComplete University Guide 2025

_Top10for assessment and feedback - Economics subject areaNational Student Survey 2024

_Top20For assessment and feedback - Accounting subject areaNational Student Survey 2024

Gain hands-on experience using the same information and technology relied on by financial professionals all over the world, in our Financial Markets Lab
We’ve designed the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course to ensure that, if you select the relevant module pathway, you’ll be eligible to apply for the maximum exemptions offered by ACCA and for a range of exemptions offered by CIMA, ICAEW and AIA. This means you can achieve membership of your professional body more quickly and accelerate your career progression
You’ll be taught by an academic team who are passionate about their subjects and influential in their research. With some of the region’s best student/ staff ratios, you’re guaranteed plenty of support
Field trips and industry visits will deepen your knowledge, our students recently visited PKF Cooper Parry and Chatsworth House to put their learning into practice