Accounting and finance - BA (Hons) International Business with Finance (Top Up)
University of HertfordshireWhy 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. Whether it’s through learning, teaching, or business and research partnerships, the University of Hertfordshire transforms bold ambition into impactful achievements. For more than 70 years, Herts has been an innovative educational force. From our start in training aerospace engineers for Britain’s aviation industry to our extensive offering today, our focus has always been on understanding what employers want, and today, our vision remains unchanged. We are a modern, dynamic, and enterprising University, and an anchor institution in the region, supporting its growth as a top destination for a range of industries and professions. Our vibrant community of nearly 34,000 students from over 110 countries, benefit from high-quality teaching delivered by experts engaged in cutting-edge research. We offer more than 700 career-focused degrees, strong industry connections, industry standard facilities and opportunities to study at more than 170 universities worldwide, to prepare our students to succeed in a competitive global market. We are proud to be ranked a Top 50 University in the Guardian University Guide 2026, recognition that reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, career-focused education and an outstanding student experience. We are a university that champions progress. We empower social mobility and cultivate the leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Through partnerships with key employers, professional bodies, and government, we ensure our teaching and research responds to real-world challenges. We collaborate to drive great opportunities that lead to positive outcomes regionally, nationally, globally; from Herts to the world. Herts. Beats Faster.
Entry Requirements
Prepare to take a leading place in today's global economy with a career-launching qualification in 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. Foundation Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) with 5 credit passes (grade C equivalent) IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band Undergraduate (year 1) Entry to year 1 requires completion of A-levels or IB. For details of required A-level/IB scores please refer to the individual course webpages. Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) English C6 Undergraduate (year 2/3) There are no agreed progression routes, but if you're interested in applying to the University after part completion of a degree or completion of a diploma, applications will be individually assessed. Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) English C6 Pre-masters Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with less than GPA 2.4 or 60% Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) English C6 Postgraduate taught Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with a minimum of 2.2. Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) English C6
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