BA (Hons) Accounting

Learn how to make numbers talk on our triple-accredited, career-launching course. Discover how to understand, interpret, and make decisions based on the all-important figures. Plus, get exemptions from professional qualifications.

Accounting plays a vital role in the success and direction of any business, no matter how big or small. Excel in the fast-paced world of accounting on our practical, career-boosting course.

Dig deep into data and uncover the stories behind statistics. Develop your numerically informed decision-making and problem-solving skills through interactive learning, based on real-world challenges.

Immerse yourself in accounting as you become proficient in numerical analysis, digitised accounting and numerical report writing to stand out from the crowd.

Enhance your professional skills, such as communication and digital literacy, preparing you for your future career.

Be prepared for work with varied assessments including professional report writing, group presentations and company projects to help prepare you for work alongside the exams required for professional exemptions.

Kick-start your career with exemptions from professional qualifications. Stand out from the crowd with practical experience solving real-world business challenges.

We actively support you in boosting your CV through industry placement, study abroad or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences).

If you are interested in corporate finance and business decision-making alongside accountancy, our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree may also be of interest.

Why Choose This Course?

• Our full-on Hertfordshire programme prepares you to enter the fast-paced world of accounting, ready to play a crucial part in the organisation you join.
• We help jump-start your career by offering one of the highest pre-agreed ACCA professional exam exemptions in the UK by a university.
• Learn to interpret, prepare and present financial information for organisations of all sizes, and gain an appreciation of ethical issues and impacts faced at all stages.
• Strengthen accounting fundamentals with specialist options including Taxation, Islamic Banking, and Research methods.
• Graduate with the backing of an influential network. We maintain strong relationships with professional bodies and leading companies, inviting guest speakers and helping you find career-enhancing placements.
• Start building your network and skills, in extracurricular opportunities, putting your knowledge into practice before you graduate. Students with an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to enter our ‘Flare Ignite’ annual competition with winners getting support, training and investment to help turn ideas into reality.
• As a supportive and inclusive university, we have a caring staff team to help you with pastoral and personal challenges.
• You'll always be encouraged to aim high, whatever you choose to do. Your dedicated academic support team will share their expertise, advice and experience as they focus on nurturing your potential to succeed.

Professional Accreditations:

By the time you complete your BA (Hons) Accounting degree, you’ll be ready to apply for exemptions from exams with professional accountancy bodies.

We’re accredited by, and work in collaboration with:

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

What You'll Study:

• With a focus on consulting and financial storytelling, this BA (Hons) Accounting course will prepare you for a career in modern finance, helping you to turn the numbers into something engaging and relevant.
• Enhance your knowledge and skills within the professional accounting standards framework. Conceptualise and apply models to develop your understanding of application in business.
• You’ll also have the opportunity to study complementary topics such as data visualisation, strategic management and business analytics.
• In your first year, learn the principles of accounting, alongside analytical techniques, digital and professional skills.
• In your second year, expand your foundational understanding of the subject including financial management and professional development with the option to study business analytics.
• In your final year, you'll build on the foundation with advanced financial reporting and management accounting modules as well as studying governance and the latest accounting trends. 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.
• You also will be encouraged to join in extracurricular enrichment activities to further increase your knowledge and practical experience through our Go Herts program and Future Success events.

• The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
• UK applicants
• Typical offer (UCAS points)    112–120
• Typical A Level offer    BBC–BBB
• Typical IB offer    112–120
• Typical BTEC offer    DMM–DDM
• GCSE    Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics.
• Access courses    112–120