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    Accounting

    University of Hertfordshire

    University of Hertfordshire

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    United Kingdom, Hatfield

    University RankQS Ranking
    892

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    N400

    Campuses

    University of Hertfordshire

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines23-Sep-2024
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,750  / year
    Next Intake 23-Sep-2024

    Accounting

    About

    Why choose this course?

    • 91% overall satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS)
    • Access exemptions from professional accountancy bodies
    • Language option (Japanese, Mandarin, French, German or Spanish)

    Curious about financial matters within companies? Want to kick-start your career with professional accreditations before you've even left university? Then this is the course for you.  

    • This Accounting programme was developed together with professional bodies and industry-leading experts. This ensures you receive an education that is valued by the industry. 

    • Fast track your professional career. Get exemptions from various professional exams and become a fully qualified accountant sooner. This course offers exemptions from a range of accounting bodies including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).  

    • Blend of theory and practical skills, making you stand out to employers with a strong CV.  

    • Strong connections with professional bodies and leading companies, meaning you'll benefit from a good professional network to start your career. We also organise several networking events throughout the year, where you can meet industry professionals.  

    • You'll be taught by a skilled and supportive group of academics and professionals who have had professional experience in senior accounting positions, meaning that they will prepare you for what to expect in an accounting career. 

    • You can take additional accounting certifications and business diplomas while studying. For example, you can join the ACCA's accelerate scheme and the CIMA university scheme, giving you associated membership of those bodies when you graduate.

    Careers and employability  

    86.3% of UH Accounting graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating from their 1st degree (Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-19). The average salary of our Business and Management students 3 years after graduation is آ£26,300 (LEO data 2018 - 2019). 

    Many of our graduates have found work in the public sector and private sector, in roles such as Accounts Assistant, Auditor, Estate Accountant, Trainee Accountant, Accounts Officer and Financial Analyst. 

    Our graduates have gone on to work for reputable employers, such as Citibank, Amazon, PricewaterhouseCoopers, John Lewis, TUI and The Walt Disney Company.  

    Our aim is not only to teach you the principles of accounting theory but how to use those theories in practical business environments. This is the reason why so many of our students thrive in industry after graduation.  

    What's the course about?

    In your first year, you'll learn the principles of accounting and the basic mix of knowledge and skills you would require for a successful career in accounting. You'll explore financial information within companies and corporations and learn to analyse it. There is a dedicated module focusing on professional skills, such as communication and IT-literacy. You'll investigate the different sides of business and where your role as an accountant sits within these.

    In your second year, your accounting knowledge and skill will be developed and so will your employability. you'll focus on financial reporting, management accounting and financial management. You'll also learn methods of enquiry and problem solving to ensure you are ready to go out into the real world. This will give you an advantage when you start working, as you will have already developed all those essential skills while you were studying.  

    Study abroad/work placement option: Between your second and third year, you can do an entire year abroad at one of our partner universities. They're based in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. That means plenty of places for you to go and explore. You can also do a year's work placement abroad or in the UK. Want to go straight to your final year? That's an option as well.

    In your final year, you will build on the foundation you have established in your first and second years but will also challenge the knowledge you have gained in those previous years so that you can influence change in your future career. You'll take modules on advanced financial reporting and management accounting. You'll also have the chance to pick options in areas that interest you, such as research methods, taxation, Islamic finance and banking or information systems.  

    Your main campus is de Havilland  

    You'll share this campus with students from business, law, sport, education, and humanities subjects. The student housing is close to our Sports Village which includes a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall. You can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our on-campus restaurant or bar (in the newly built Enterprise Hub) on days you don't feel like cooking. You can also use the common room to play pool, video games or just to hang out with friends. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.  

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawajihiya with 70% or above. High School Diploma with a minimum overall average of 3.0, 2 Advanced Placement (AP) with a minimum score of 3.0

    Career

    Accounting is a thriving industry and talented accountants are always in demand. It's a high-reward sector with excellent pay and opportunity to progress – potentially to finance director or chief executive level.

    Every business needs accountancy expertise, meaning there's a great range of careers open to you. UK accountancy qualifications are respected worldwide, so if you secure a job at a large international firm there may also be overseas opportunities. Alternatively, you could pursue a management-focused career route, or become self-employed.

    Recent Hertfordshire graduates have financial and management roles at Citibank, Amazon, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, John Lewis, TUI, The Walt Disney Company and the NHS.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 14,750  / year

    How to Apply

    Apply via UCAS

    All applications for undergraduate university degree courses are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

    Typically, they must submit their application to UCAS by 15 January deadline to give them the best possible chance of securing a place at their preferred university. For further details, look up the key UCAS dates so you are aware of what you have to do when.

    They can choose up to 5 courses to apply for. These can be at one university or spread across different institutions. The same application is used for the 5 choices so selecting similar topics will make it easier to write a focused submission.

    Completing the UCAS application

    If you have questions on how to apply, you can talk to staff during a university open day visit.

    The UCAS application is made online. Information required include:

    1. personal details and information about support requirements.
    2. background details.
    3. course and university choices.
    4. education and qualifications overview.
    5. employment details and experience.
    6. personal statement.
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