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BA Accounting And Finance

University of Hertfordshire

Institution
University of Hertfordshire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Accounting And Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BSBAF-ACC_FINANCE
Median salary
£36,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 59 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 85%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 85 students who started

  • Continued on course: 77%
  • Left higher education: 22%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 69%
  • Working and studying: 12%
  • Further study: 4%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
  • Administrative occupations: 16%
  • Finance Professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 7%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
  • Find their work meaningful: 69%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 54%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 28%
  • London: 53%
  • South East: 13%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 105 students who started

  • A levels: 81%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Foundation course: 1%
  • A degree: 9%
  • Other HE qualification: 6%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
  • Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire earn?

The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £45,500. The £36,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Finance.

What do graduates of BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire?

The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.

Is BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Does BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire?

77% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.