BA Accounting And Finance
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 6%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 27%
- London: 52%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
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, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,000. 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?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting And Finance at University of Hertfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
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?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.