BA (Hons) Finance

If you are serious about advancing your career in the global financial and banking industries, this practical finance degree shaped by the latest theories, will empower you by giving you the tools and techniques you need.

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Typical offer: 120–128
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Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: N300
Course length: Various
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Location:
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
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93% of graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22)

A versatile course with multiple pathways, and a range of career options

Unleash your financial prowess, gain in-depth knowledge, and transferable skills

Accounting & Finance at Herts

Course overview

Finance is the brains, eyes and ears of industry, helping to foresee potential challenges and achievements and preparing organisations effectively by allowing them to plan ahead.

A finance degree at Herts will give you a firm foundation in the value of understanding financial decision-making, risk management and the financial markets. Strengthen your ability to understand and shape numerical data, analyse statistics and information, but importantly how to communicate this effectively.

The financial sector drives economic growth and has the potential to foster innovation, wealth and positive social change. In addition to modules on financial markets, you'll get a view of the societal and behavioural elements of finance.

Develop and practice the personal, professional and academic skills needed to succeed in finance, whether that be to manage your family investment portfolio or enter a global conglomerate. Get into the practicalities of the industry as you manage your own spreadsheet to form and track a portfolio of your own - an insightful practice.

You need to have a good attitude to learning, an open mind to numeracy and a professional mindset to flourish. Whilst strong numeracy skills are not required, an interest in the subject is helpful.

If you are interested in an MSc in Finance and Investment Banking, the bachelor of finance is the ideal program to prepare you and ensure you are in a strong position to be accepted onto the finance degree course.

Why choose this course?

This BSc (Hons) Finance degree provides a comprehensive foundation in financial principles and practices, offering hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques from your first year. You’ll gain essential skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management, preparing you to excel in the dynamic world of finance.

Gain both knowledge and practical experience: Enhance your independent thinking skills on our career-focused degree, helping you apply theory and understand the realities of the sector. Our finance group has a culture of shared values and aspirations, which is an important aspect of both yours and our success in helping you fulfil your potential.

Tailor your learning to your interests: As the course progresses and you develop key areas of interest, you'll get to choose which routes to take based on your own passions and career plans. Assignments include a mix of essays, reports and presentations, both individually and as part of the team, preparing you for the world of work with relevant skill development.

Sandwich year opportunity: Receive dedicated support for industry placements, study abroad programs, or internships (including the latest online bite-sized digital experiences). We work with you to determine your path, enhance your CV, and secure your first graduate role.

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential: If you want to develop your entrepreneurial spirit, you can participate in the annual 'Flare Ignite' competition, where winners receive support, training, and funding to bring their ideas to life. The GoHerts Award is open to all students and is an opportunity to further boost your CV with activities such as volunteering, work experience, skills development, society involvement and fundraising.

Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).

Receive support after graduation: We support and mentor students, even after graduation. This has led to a strong and influential network of alumni, many of whom regularly come back as guest lecturers.

Through our strong relationships with professional bodies and business connections, meet entrepreneurs–in–residence, business ambassadors and industry leaders.

Professional accreditations

This is an adaptable finance program with flexible pathways, not tailored to any one professional body, providing you greater versatility in your professional choices.

Your future career

This BSc (Hons) Finance degree is desirable across the entire business spectrum, public or private sector. This course gives the perfect foundation for your career in the global financial and banking industries, or postgraduate studies. 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Possible roles for finance graduates include:

investment manager
financial analyst
stockbroker
commercial banker
company secretary
financial advisor

Finance graduates have gone on to succeed in the civil sector, treasury and tax office, commercial and investment banking, as well as the NHS and general business.

It really is a degree that can open up many doors. Discover your inner problem solver as you enhance your independent thinking and communication skills, vital in business. Develop the financial and commercial acumen you need to succeed in the industry that powers economies around the world.

What you'll study

This finance course has a combination of teaching in person sessions (at least eight hours per week) supported by online materials and resources. You study four modules in each semester.

Senior advisers from all corners of the finance sector are consulted to give ideas and sense check modules, ensuring you get the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.

Your first year establishes a solid foundation in financial principles and their connection with society and business, preparing you for success.

We promote teamwork, instilling in you both people and organisational skills alongside your analytical and financial expertise.

In your second year, develop your professional skills and knowledge as you explore essential topics such as business ethics, financial instruments and business lifecycle.

In your final year, get ready for the business world as you take on challenges with all your skills and knowledge acquired, as well as study niche topics. There is a high number of optional modules available to allow you to specialise in key areas of interest.

There are also opportunities to further enrich your personal development through our GoHerts program, placements, internships, study-abroad and Future Success team events.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Economics for Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to enable students to understand the economic context of modern business by introducing and developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches in studying the business environment. The basic tools and approaches which economists use; demand and supply and industry analysis, among others; will be introduced and applied to help understand the economic issues involved and the public policy which can be derived. Economics, of course, provides one of the key pillars of a solid education in business and this module represents some first steps in this direction as well as highlighting some of the major contemporary issues in our society.
Quantitative Methods for Business (UJH)	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module introduces students to a number of essential mathematical and statistical techniques that are extensively used in business and management. Particular attention will be paid to the circumstances in which the methods considered should be employed. The following quantitative methods are likely to be included in this module: equations and graphs; measures of location and dispersion; weighted averages and indices; probability and normal distribution; basic optimisation; critical path analysis; correlation and simple linear regression; time series forecasting; investment; simulation. Appropriate software (e.g. Excel) will be used to support learning.
The Finance Professional	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module allows students to practice a series of academic skills and study strategies which will underpin their subsequent studies. Themes in the module include financial data sources and analysis, IT expertise, personal/professional skills, including written and oral communication, and taking responsibility for individual learning. In developing academic skills, students will be expected to operate in teams, reflect on their practice and recognise aspects for self-development and improvement. The module will introduce a series of topics that are pertinent to finance in practice and complement topics presented in other modules running concurrently.
Economy and Society	15 Credits	Compulsory
This engaging contextual module showcases the scope and power of economics in understanding many of the key issues which face society. It explores globalisation, economic development and the onward march of the market in societies such as the UK and elsewhere. The module also considers the limits of the market and economic analysis itself, in considering some ethical and moral issues in contemporary business and the economy. The module will appeal to economics and non-economics students in considering the value of economics in tackling some of the big issues facing modern economies and societies, thus providing valuable context for the theory they will learn elsewhere. Topics will include: A brief economic history of the world economy Globalisation Important economic institutions, e.g. government, the legal system, WTO The market in modern society The limits of the market Financial crisis Can economics explain everything? Ethical considerations environment, social responsibility.
Principles of Finance	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module provides a basic underpinning and introduction to financial markets, financial management and accounting. The need for capital by organisations is explored and the different sources of available finance are examined along with the requirement for financial reporting. Structures of financial statements are explained in order for students to be able to analyse the financial health of the business. Commonly used analytical techniques in finance are introduced to enable students to make recommendations regarding a business decision. Topics may include: The growth and nature of financial markets and institutions The nature of financial instruments Differences between financial accounting, management accounting and financial management Structure and interpretation of financial statements The difference between profit and cash Budgeting and planning Sources of finance Investment appraisal techniques Working capital management Business objectives, value and agency issues.
The Global Business Environment	15 Credits	Compulsory
Advances in technology, communications and transport are key forces behind globalisation. Decreasing costs and increasing ease of access mean increasing numbers of businesses are operating internationally and globally. This has resulted in a substantial increase in intercultural contact. To succeed in this context managers must have sensitivity to, and a critical understanding of, issues arising out of cultural difference. This includes the ability to manage in the diverse and complex contexts, including legal, political, ethical and sustainability issues. The module explores two interrelated areas. Firstly, debates surrounding globalisation are considered. Students will explore national similarities and differences, and their impact on business. This includes tensions between global standardisation and local differentiation and the extent to which the world is characterised by an increasing levelness and convergence or increasing disparity and divergence. Secondly, students will consider culture and cultural differences.
Help Build Success in Finance	0 Credits	Compulsory
This module will support students as they transition onto their undergraduate degree. It will encourage students to articulate their individual learning requirements, so we can signpost opportunities for personal, professional and peer support. This module will nurture their personal skills in resilience, self-care, and time management to secure their wellbeing. It will introduce students to a wide range of academic skills to enable them to succeed, ensuring they are aware of the regulations and relevant policies and procedures in support of their learning and success.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Macro Foundations for Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module builds on the foundation provided by the module Introduction to Macroeconomics to examine macroeconomic issues on a more rigorous basis. It introduces and develops analytical tools such as the IS-LM model and the AS-AD framework that are employed in macro analysis. It also provides an insight into some of the principal models that have been devised to explain macroeconomic events and to predict the consequences of certain actions by economic agents. Finally, the module evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the various models in relation to macroeconomic developments that are necessary to understand the financial world.
Exploring Business Ethics	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module aims to examine and reflect on the ethical behaviour of organisations and employees. To apply ethical theories to real and current organisational cases and activities and reflect on what responsibilities organisations have to society. It discusses guidelines, laws and external pressures and the impact these have on the ethical behaviour of organisations. The behaviour of employees and the individual choices that may when faced ethical dilemmas is also analysed. Content includes. ethical theorists child labour and bribery price fixing working conditions corporate social responsibility and whistleblowing.
Econometrics	15 Credits	Compulsory
Econometrics is concerned with the statistical analysis of economic data. This module is designed for students with only a limited mathematical and statistical background and gives a short introduction to single equation simple and multiple regression models, and the problems which often arise in their use. The emphasis is on developing an ability to use an appropriate econometrics package, with some understanding of the relevant statistical principles. The module begins with a review of the elementary statistics required later, and ends with topics such as heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, multicollinearity and forecasting.
Financial Markets and Instruments	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module considers the development of modern financial instruments, together with their associated risks, so that theoretical and practical issues can be applied to their pricing and use. Such instruments would include shares, bonds, foreign currency, forwards, futures, options/swaps and other derivatives. Financial markets have developed at a fast pace over the last quarter of a century to meet the needs of governments, organisations and individuals. With this market development has come greater sophistication in the instruments available. Together, these two themes require finance managers to appreciate greater challenges within the finance agenda. The module aims to explore markets, institutions and the relevant traded instruments.
Business Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will introduce students to the main theory and practice of the financing of companies, the allocation and management of financial resources within a company and the rewarding of the providers of a company's financing. Specific topics covered include: the financial environment; sources of business finance; capital budgeting; cost of capital and capital structure; dividend policy; investment risk, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model; valuation of assets, shares and companies; mergers and acquisitions.
Enhancing Employability in Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will enable students to research employment in finance and to develop an action plan to help them secure eventual employment. It will also help students to continue to develop their employability skills. Students will identify a potential career area, research relevant employment issues and analyse specific opportunities available in this field, before carrying out appropriate personal analysis leading to the formalisation of a career action plan. Students will be directed to scheduled activities held by the employability champions, CAPs and academic skills advisors and will be expected to attend those sessions to which they are directed.
Analysing Financial Statements	15 Credits	Compulsory
Students will be encouraged to consider specific businesses from the viewpoint of a financial analyst. The module focuses on the skills needed to extract useful information to understand and analyse the three key financial statements in the context of company specific factors, industry specific factors and the wider economy. Students will look at the context of financial statements. They will develop an understanding of the conceptual framework and the role of the financial statements in meeting the needs of users. Students will consider the information available on companies in the public domain and the importance of considering financial statements in context. The three financial statements will be considered in turn and students will calculate accounting extracts and adjustments and develop an understanding of the influence of accounting policies on the preparation and presentation of the financials. Students will calculate ratios and discuss the benefit of these as an analytical tool.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Dissertation - Finance	30 Credits	Optional
The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of 6,000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria that cover the management of the dissertation, the methodology used, the intellectual quality and originality, and the structure and coherence of the report.
International Production and Governance	15 Credits	Optional
This module explores key changes in the global economy by examining recent trends in international trade, production, investment and labour. Theories of international production are examined alongside the competitive strategies of large transnational firms. There is a focus on the changing patterns of governance with regards to different varieties of capitalism and the relationship between different levels of governance; the global, the national and the local. The module emphasises the way in which both academic and business literature offer competing interpretations of the nature of these changing trends, their outcomes and their implications for policy. The module explores a wide range of current issues, moving beyond some of the standard economic concerns, to consider the sustainability and ethics of some economic approaches. Wider societal impacts are also considered by highlighting socioeconomic imbalances, the impact of migration and exploring health outcomes under different political economy models. The informal economy is addressed, particularly within an economic treatment of sex work and the sex industry.
Issues in Global Economy	15 Credits	Optional
This module explores the fundamental economic changes in the global economy and their implications for both developed and developing economies. It addresses a range of issues related to changes in international production, global financial structures, trade patterns, global governance and economic development. The aim of trade and development is to deliver increases in wealth and economic well-being but the extent to which poverty and average income are improved are considered by exploring these aspects and income distribution in selected countries and cases. For example, the clothing industry and the extent to which working conditions and incomes are being positively impacted, as well as the extent to which such globalised supply chains conform to ethical practices. Other significant factors in driving global economic change are also explored, such as migration and the environmental impact of development, through considering selected cases e.g., the car industry and the development of cleaner, electric vehicles.
Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence	15 Credits	Optional
This module recognises the importance of information and knowledge in the management decision-making process by exploring how organisations utilise knowledge management and business intelligence in their endeavours to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The module will cover a wide and diverse range of current thinking in terms of theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management and business intelligence systems. Fundamental tools and techniques will be investigated and applied to a wide range of critical case studies.
Islamic Banking and Finance	15 Credits	Optional
This module intends to provide students with knowledge and understanding of IBF. The module will provide the background and foundations of Sharia framework (Islamic code of life) in which the Islamic banking system claims to operate. The ideals of IBF, with an emphasis on prohibition of Riba (interest), will be discussed. Students will gain understanding of various Islamic modes of financing and various financial instruments. The module will also provide knowledge and understanding of Islamic contract and Islamic commercial law. Students will learn and evaluate the latest developments and trends in this field, with special emphasis on the UK.
Creative Problem Solving for Managers	15 Credits	Optional
This module is very practical and hands-on. It is aimed at students intending to become an effective manager, consultant or business analyst. The really important problems and crucial decisions faced by professionals in their work are often complex and ill-defined. They are known as wicked problems or messes. Problem-structuring (or soft systems) methods have been developed to help us cope in these challenging, unstructured situations. Often much of the difficulty is due to people's differing perspectives, the worrying uncertainties or the multiple interacting and dynamic factors. Imaginative approaches are needed to rigorously analyse messy, qualitative issues. Problem-structuring methods take a holistic view and are highly effective. The three methodologies selected are: SODA Soft Systems Methodology System Dynamics With the right expertise and a suitable toolkit of methods, the manager or consultant can choose appropriate techniques, and creatively combine and tailor them to tackle any problem with confidence.
Money, Banking and Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The financial sector is vital to all economies. It is a major and successful part of the UK economy. This module provides the techniques and concepts to analyse and understand this sector. The major theoretical underpinnings of the financial sector are explored. Thus, the module considers portfolio theory, the term structure of interest rates, demand and supply of money, monetary policy, exchange rate systems, insurance markets and the efficient markets hypothesis.
Industry Practice for Economic Professionals	15 Credits	Optional
In this module, students will assess, develop and evaluate their employability skills through work-based learning. Students will use the professional framework relevant to their specialism to demonstrate competencies. Through their work, students will have opportunities to apply and critically evaluate academic theories and current business school research. Work-based learning opportunities include placement, part-time work, internship, project work and involvement in research or volunteering.
Analysis of Current Issues in Finance	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module contains two different yet complementary themes. They are, firstly, the introduction to topical research themes in finance and, secondly, the evaluation of such themes using quantitative analysis. The two parts are approached differently. The first part relates to studies that are of current interest to which skills of analysis can be applied - examples would include financialisaton (increase in the importance of the financial industry), regulation and corporate governance within the field of finance. The second part would include financial/statistical analysis in, e.g., takeovers, corporate failure, industry performance, capital market movements, etc. The themes are complementary as they both apply publicly available data to scrutiny.
Corporate Financial Strategy	15 Credits	Compulsory
This single semester module is designed to provide an insight into the area of financial strategy. The module will begin by examining the life cycle and the various sources of funding available at each stage and will move on to an analysis of major business changes, e.g. restructuring, mergers/acquisitions. The module will enable students to build on their business analysis and reporting writing skills, and the knowledge gained about business should significantly enhance their employability.
Financial Aspects of International Business	15 Credits	Compulsory
The international financial system. Foreign exchange rate theories. Foreign exchange risk- definitions. Managing foreign exchange risk - techniques. Devising a hedging strategy. Direct foreign investment risk management.
Behavioural Finance	15 Credits	Compulsory
The module will typically cover: An introduction to Behavioural Finance. Comparisons between behavioural and traditional finance. Key developments in Behavioural Finance. Heuristics and framing. Reasons for using heuristics for decision-making and associated problems. Prospect theory. An introduction to key decision-making variables such as the differential treatment of losses and gains, reference points and loss aversion. Disposition effect. A review of empirical evidence related to the disposition effect in trading behaviour and its implications. Overconfidence and other behavioural biases. Emotion and market bubbles. Exploration of how the subtle and complex way people's feelings affect their investment decisions and how markets periodically break down. Familiarity bias, herding and trust. The role of social influences in finance and investor behaviour. Experimental economics/finance. A discussion of the basic methods and challenges of experimental finance, and its close connection to research in behavioural finance.
Public Finance	15 Credits	Optional
The economics of public finance deals with some fundamental current economic issues. The module focuses on present-day debates on the subject of the provision of public goods and the role of the government in the economy. It provides a review of the principal theories of the effective provision of social services, the welfare state, social security, national debt and the pricing of public and merit goods. Opinions on these topics and the impact of government economic activities on the allocation of resources and on the distribution of income are divided and are a gulf apart. This module will offer students a deep understanding of public finance and the budgetary process, and the implications of government borrowing and expenditures on the economy. Students during the course of this module will discover the importance of the public sector in the economy. They will learn to recognize the part played by the public sector in the global financial crisis and the changes that globalization has brought in, raising tax revenue, due to global tax competition and mobility.
HBS Placement	0 Credits	Compulsory
This activity is self-directed by the student and carries no credits. Students will be supported by the Professional Experience Module Leader, Professional Experience Visit Co-ordinator, an Academic Mentor and the Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE). Successful completion of the Professional Experience Module leads to the appropriate suffix on students degree title stated on the programme specifications. Student are required to complete at least 30 weeks of full-time equivalent (at least 35 hours per week) placement activity.
Advanced Financial Decision Making	15 Credits	Optional
The module will build on previous studies at Level 5. It will seek to explore the theory underpinning finance and investment decisions. It will also enhance the practical application introduced previously. The investment decision will consider issues, such as, taxation, risk, inflation, options and international implications. The financing decision will take a closer look at cash and risk management focusing on the money markets, treasury and the use of derivatives. It will also consider how alternative organisations approach financing looking at issues for SMEs, public bodies and charities and will also look at Islamic Finance as an alternative. The interaction of the two key decisions will also be explored.
Undergraduate Research Skills and Preparation	0 Credits	Optional
This non-credit bearing module of study is designed to provide students with sufficient research practice knowledge within business studies. The purpose is to facilitate a broad understanding which can then be applied to conduct an independent research project (assessed under a different programme-specific module). Key themes covered by the module include: The research process. Formulating a research project (including theoretical underpinning). Ethics considerations. Research methods. Critical skills for conducting a research project. Writing up an undergraduate research project.

What if I need support?

You'll benefit from an academic support team, wellbeing team and a personal tutor to help you adjust to the demands of university learning and living.

Additional support is available from our Student Success team focused on inclusive learning and our dedicated Future Success network who will help you with work experience, placements and graduate jobs.

You can also join and reach out to the Business School Student Voice community, a team of student representatives who regularly meet with staff to provide feedback and ensure teaching remains effective.

Our in-house Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) is open to all Business School students, for extra support with academic writing, numeracy and referencing.

Optional sandwich year

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Professional work experience is the biggest contributor to your future employability. It allows you to put your knowledge into action while learning how a business operates and making some handy professional connections.

We'll help you make the most of the experience, holding your hand from start to finish. You also get assistance with your CV, plus help preparing for interviews and presentations, at our groundbreaking mock Assessment Centre Experience.

Students on the programme have recently had the opportunity to work at Barclays, Santander, The Walt Disney Company, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and the Moore Kingston Smith Group.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

More and more companies are now working internationally, the experience of living in another country will make a great impression on future employers. Put knowledge into action, learn how a business operates and make professional connections.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

At the end of your second year, you have the option to experience a year of working life with a placement, or a shorter internship, a huge CV booster!

Students on the programme have recently had the opportunity to work at Barclays, Santander, The Walt Disney Company, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and the Moore Kingston Smith Group.

Find out more about work placements

You can take a sandwich year abroad, making that decision in your second year. Studying at one of our international partners is a huge personal development opportunity and an amazing experience.

With over 100 partners in 40 countries, the world really is your oyster! Our dedicated study abroad office advises you on your options, to help you make the most of this opportunity.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee, either to the partner university or us.

Find out more about study abroad options

Where you'll study

You'll be taught on our modern de Havilland Campus, with our 24/7 Learning Resources Centre, offering open and private study spaces. You also get online self-study materials to further support you.

There are dining options, a bar, and a recreational space on campus where you can shoot some pool or play video games. It also houses Hertfordshire Sports Village, featuring a gym, swimming pool, coffee shop and climbing wall.

Discover the Enterprise Hub, a vibrant destination where local firms and students work and learn in comfort.

The Student Union bar and additional facilities are only a 20 minute walk (or short bus ride) away at our second campus, on College Lane. Student housing is available at both campuses.

A train to central London takes just over 20 minutes, and you are also conveniently located on the A1(M) with access to the road network, making travel quick and convenient.

Who you'll learn from

Your team includes experienced academics, researchers and consultants alongside guest lecturers from industry, many of whom are alumni.

The teaching team is led by an experienced professional with a keen interest in innovation. He is enthusiastic about the power of economics, with its fusion of ideas and approaches to improve lives and societies and meet the challenges of the modern world.

You also have experienced financial researchers who have undertaken consulting and research projects associated with capital market relative performance measures, investment portfolio management and internal performance audit amongst other topics.

Lecturers have their own individual interests which often leads to academic or professional work and publications in areas such as Behavioural Finance, Experimental Finance and Household Finance.

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

Find out more about support and wellbeing

Entry requirements

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.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	120–128
Typical A Level offer	BBB–ABB
Typical IB offer	120–128
Typical BTEC offer	DDM
Accepted T Levels	Design Survey and Planning for Construction; Design Production, Design and Development; Education and Childcare; Healthcare Science; Health; Science; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Onsite Construction; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Legal Services.
Access courses	120–128
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
Additional information	Find out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirements

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

Start date	Study type	Apply
September 2025	Full time	Apply via UCAS
	Full time with placement year	Apply via UCAS
	Full time with study abroad year	Apply via UCAS

International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

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Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,535 for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
International students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
Student loans	Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.
Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

More about the course

Course fact sheets
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Programme specifications
BA (Hons) Finance	Download PDF

Additional information
Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 3 YearsSandwich, 4 Years

BA (Hons) Finance

If you are serious about advancing your career in the global financial and banking industries, this practical finance degree shaped by the latest theories, will empower you by giving you the tools and techniques you need.

Typical offer: 120–128

Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)

UCAS code: N300

Course length: Various

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

Work placement option

Study abroad option

Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

Your future career

What you'll study

What if I need support?

Optional sandwich year

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Where you'll study

Who you'll learn from

How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

Entry requirements

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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK

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International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK

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Fees and funding

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Student Life at Herts

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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield