Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English Literature and History] From University of Huddersfield

YouÕll learn about corporate reporting, auditing, corporate law and strategic management accounting, as well as develop your general business and commercial awareness. YouÕll study and research the key areas of financial accounting and corporate finance in great depth, and choose from a broad range of specialist modules. These cover topics such as ethics, taxation, Islamic banking and information systems. During the course youÕll have the opportunity to study abroad or take a work placement for a year.

This Accounting and Finance (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire offers exemptions from the professional examinations of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Why choose this course?

• Developed in collaboration with ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA, our course gives you exemptions from professional exams, helping you qualify faster.
• Input from industry leaders and professional bodies adds real-world skills to academic theory, giving you the competitive edge.
• YouÕll be taught by leading academics and innovative industry specialists with years of hands-on experience in commercial accounting.
• WeÕll help you find a valuable work placement, developing sought-after skills either in the UK or overseas.
• YouÕll also have the opportunity to study abroad for part of your course, developing confidence, experience and practical language skills.

What job can I get?

Around 95% of our graduates have gone on to work or further study within six months of finishing this course. Recent graduates have launched their careers in roles such as finance analyst, trainee accountant, payment plan administrator, estate accountant and accounts officer. Our graduates find opportunities with employers of all sizes, including major organisations such asÊPwC, Hewlett Packard, Costco, Hertfordshire County Council,ÊtheÊNHS, Price Bailey LLP, Mothercare, Cathedral Capital, Balfour Beatty Rail and TUI.

Careers

Accounting and finance are thriving industries and talented graduates are always in demand. ItÕs a high-reward sector with excellent pay and opportunity to progress Ð potentially to finance director or chief executive level.

Every business needs accountancy and finance expertise, meaning thereÕs a great range of careers open to you. UK accountancy qualifications are respected worldwide, so you may even have opportunities overseas. Besides being an accountant, you could go into banking, general management, auditing, taxation, management accounting, actuary, underwriting, consultancy, trading, retail or investment banking.

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