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This BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience programme includes a one-year work placement and combines two key areas of business to prepare you for a successful future career.
Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times University Guide, 2020).
Accountancy isn't just about being good at numbers. It’s about being able to analyse and interpret information, spot trends, identify issues and opportunities, and communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
The difference between this degree and BA Accounting and Management is that it includes an additional one-year work placement after the second year.
You will study the fundamental concepts of the accounting discipline, while developing your knowledge of management and enhancing your skills in communications, information handling, and analysis.
The second and final years are designed to build on the commercial and academic knowledge you have already acquired by offering a range of compulsory and optional modules that enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. Certain modules on this degree are professionally accredited, meaning you can claim credit for prior learning towards professional accountancy exams in the future, if you achieve the required grades.
The accountancy element covers the core areas of financial reporting, management accounting and business finance.
The management element will enable you to explore areas such as marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy, information systems, human resource management, entrepreneurship and ethics.
This course offers the opportunity to apply for credit for prior learning from three major accounting bodies: ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA.
Placement
All of our undergraduate degree programmes in accounting, business and management provide you with the opportunity to take a one-year industry placement between your second and final year of study, which we encourage students to do.
Our careers team will provide you with expert advice and guidance – from helping choosing the right industry placement through to supporting you while working during your third year. To support you while applying we provide workshops covering all the main selection methods used by employers: competency interview training; CVs, cover letters and application forms; and drop-in clinics.
A successful industry placement can also lead to a job offer with your placement company upon graduation. You will also have lots of opportunities to develop excellent professional contacts that will stand you in good stead for the future.
Organisations we have worked with in the past include 3M, Aldi, BMW, British Airways, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, Dyson, Ford Motor Company, Fujitsu, GE, GSK, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, Hyundai, IBM, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Kimberley Clark, KPMG, Lilly, Lloyds TSB, L’Oréal, Marks & Spencer, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nissan, PepsiCo, PwC, Symantec, Tesco, Unilever, Verizon and Waitrose.
For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.
Overview
This BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience programme includes a one-year work placement and combines two key areas of business to prepare you for a successful future career.
Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times University Guide, 2020).
Accountancy isn't just about being good at numbers. It’s about being able to analyse and interpret information, spot trends, identify issues and opportunities, and communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
The difference between this degree and BA Accounting and Management is that it includes an additional one-year work placement after the second year.
You will study the fundamental concepts of the accounting discipline, while developing your knowledge of management and enhancing your skills in communications, information handling, and analysis.
The second and final years are designed to build on the commercial and academic knowledge you have already acquired by offering a range of compulsory and optional modules that enable you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. Certain modules on this degree are professionally accredited, meaning you can claim credit for prior learning towards professional accountancy exams in the future, if you achieve the required grades.
The accountancy element covers the core areas of financial reporting, management accounting and business finance.
The management element will enable you to explore areas such as marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy, information systems, human resource management, entrepreneurship and ethics.
This course offers the opportunity to apply for credit for prior learning from three major accounting bodies: ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA.
Placement
All of our undergraduate degree programmes in accounting, business and management provide you with the opportunity to take a one-year industry placement between your second and final year of study, which we encourage students to do.
Our careers team will provide you with expert advice and guidance – from helping choosing the right industry placement through to supporting you while working during your third year. To support you while applying we provide workshops covering all the main selection methods used by employers: competency interview training; CVs, cover letters and application forms; and drop-in clinics.
A successful industry placement can also lead to a job offer with your placement company upon graduation. You will also have lots of opportunities to develop excellent professional contacts that will stand you in good stead for the future.
Organisations we have worked with in the past include 3M, Aldi, BMW, British Airways, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, Dyson, Ford Motor Company, Fujitsu, GE, GSK, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, Hyundai, IBM, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Kimberley Clark, KPMG, Lilly, Lloyds TSB, L’Oréal, Marks & Spencer, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nissan, PepsiCo, PwC, Symantec, Tesco, Unilever, Verizon and Waitrose.
For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.
Entry requirements A Level ABB | IB 32 points overall
This degree is not included in our firm choice scheme.
Typical offer
ABB
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall
GCSE
Maths, English Literature or English Language at grade B (5). Physics or IT is acceptable in lieu of Maths.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDD
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.
Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
International Foundation Programme
If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC107 | Management Information | DR Maggie Cooper |
AC109 | Introduction to Business | DR Maggie Cooper |
AC110 | Introduction to Accounting | DR Alisher Erkaboev |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
CL1L1 | Latin 1 (C) | MRS Jackie Baines |
CL1G1 | Ancient Greek 1 | MRS Jackie Baines |
AC102 | Assurance, Governance and Ethics | MS Rhianydd Dow |
AC108 | Principles of Taxation | MRS Clare Bentata |
IC103 | Introductory Economics for Business and Finance | PROF Carol Padgett |
MM1F11 | People and Organisations | DR Adeyinka Adewale |
MM1F10 | Student Enterprise | DR Lebene Soga |
LW1A05 | General Introduction to Law | MR Peter Coe |
LW1A06 | Introduction to Business Law | DR Folashade Adeyemo |
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC216 | International Corporate Financial Reporting | DR Ekililu Salifu |
AC203 | Business Finance | DR Yang Liu |
AC220 | Further Management Accounting | MR Tony Graham |
MM256 | Management Skills | DR Tatiana Rowson |
MM284 | Work Placement | MS Sarah Rourke |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
MM255 | Marketing Management | DR Christos Themistocleous |
MM258 | An Introduction to the Management of Information Systems | DR Stephen Gulliver |
MM274 | Brand in Practice | DR Irute Karanicholas |
MM276 | Business Strategy | DR Joseph Lane |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
MM340 | International Human Resource Management | DR Rita Fontinha |
MM339 | Strategic Human Resource Management | DR Chul Chung |
MM335 | International Marketing | DR Melisa Mete |
MM379 | Social Enterprise | DR Amal Ahmadi |
MM396 | Project Management | MR Nigel Spinks |
AC312 | Advanced International Financial Reporting | DR Lei Tao |
AC302 | Advanced Management Accounting | DR Ekililu Salifu |
AC303 | Advanced Business Finance | DR Dan Zhou |
IC309 | Private Equity and Venture Capital | DR Keith Arundale |
MM3101 | Information systems and digital business | PROF Keiichi Nakata |
MM308 | Institutions and Emerging Firms | DR Denise Tsang |
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250* per year
New international students: £19,500 per year
*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes
UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Placement Year fees
If you spend a full year on placement – including professional and research placements and industrial experience – you’ll pay a discounted tuition fee for that year.
For UK/Republic of Ireland students, the discounted fee is subject to parliamentary approval and is currently capped at £1,385.
For international students, the discount is 15% of your normal tuition fee.
For more information, please contact placements@reading.ac.uk.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Additional costs
These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Careers
A degree from Henley Business School is respected internationally and can provide a route into many areas, including accounting and professional services, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, investment banking, marketing, operations and, of course, general management. We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in the university league tables.
Many of our courses provide exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from professional bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).