Accounting and finance
Our courses are designed in partnership with leading professional bodies and delivered by lecturers with strong experience and connections in the industry.
Gain accreditation from leading professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).
Your studies count towards professional qualifications, helping you fast-track your career with exemptions from certain exams.
Between your second and third years, you can also take part in paid work placements, giving you valuable hands-on experience and a further head start in your career.
Why choose Herts
Accounting and finance degrees at the University of Hertfordshire equip you with the skills, professional knowledge, and practical experience to succeed in a competitive finance career. You'll be immersed in the latest trends and practices accounting, business, economics, and finance.
Graduates have gone on to work with leading employers such as Citibank, Amazon, PwC and Disney, as well as organisations like the NHS, John Lewis and TUI. From investment banking to asset management roles, Herts alumni are shaping the future of finance worldwide.
Guardian Top 50 University
We’ve been ranked for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
Work placement opportunities
Gain invaluable industry experience and build your network through paid work placements.
Leading industry accreditations
Benefit from professional links with leading bodies including ACCA, CIMA and ACT.
Get a head start on your career
Our courses provide exemptions from certain professional examinations.
Explore our courses
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