Bachelor of Arts - BA - Hons in Accounting and Finance - with Placement University of Hertfordshire, UK

The BA in (Hons)Accounting and Finance (4 Years with Placement) program at the University of Hertfordshire is a rigorous and comprehensive degree aimed at preparing students to excel in their respective future careers. The program offers an immersive and in-depth understanding of accounting and finance while also providing students with the skills to deal with the financial aspects of business operations, management, and strategic planning. The curriculum includes modules covering all key areas of accounting and finance, such as financial reporting, business decision making, taxation, audit, and corporate finance. It also offers optional modules to tailor your learning to your career interests and professional aspirations. The unique selling point of this program is its year-long professional placement that takes place in the third year, enabling students to apply their learned theory in real-world business contexts. This sector experience, provided by leading accounting and finance companies, significantly enhances students' employability upon graduating as they have both comprehensive academic knowledge, and industry experience to add to their CV. Moreover, this degree is centered on developing students' abilities to think critically and independently, to solve complex problems, and to communicate effectively - traits highly desirable in any professional environments.

The University of Hertfordshire is a modern university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, about 35km north of London. Described as “the UK’s leading business-facing university”, Hertfordshire has more than 25,000 students enrolled from nearly 90 different countries.

The University of Hertfordshire won the Guardian University Award for Student Experience in 2015, while 95.2% of University students are in work or further study six months after graduating.

The University has many close links with industry, and every British Formula One team has at least one Hertfordshire graduate. Degrees in healthcare science and the pioneering paramedic science BSc make Hertfordshire a preferred provider for the NHS in the east of England and the Universities Careers and Placements Service offers graduates lifelong support on employment and career development.