BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience
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UCAS code
NN42 -
Typical offer
ABB -
Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 4 Years
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Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 4 Years
Combine two key areas of business – and gain valuable work experience – with our BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience degree.
The University of Reading’s Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide, 2022).
This multidisciplinary degree equips you with the fundamental concepts of the accounting disciplines, together with in-depth understanding of business management. You'll examine a range of issues from this dual perspective, exploring the interrelationships between both professions with an international emphasis.
Professionally accredited
Certain modules on this degree are accredited with 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)
- the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
This means you may be able to apply course credit towards professional accountancy exams in the future.
Placements
A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to complete a one-year industry placement, between your second and final years of study, to further develop your knowledge, skills and experience. A successful industry placement could lead to a job offer with your placement company upon graduation, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to develop a professional network.
Our careers team will provide you with expert advice and guidance throughout the placement process – from choosing the right placement, to the application process, to supporting you during the placement itself. We also provide workshops covering all the main selection methods used by employers, such as:
- competency interview training
- CVs, cover letters and application forms
- drop-in clinics.
Past students had the opportunity to work their placements in large, multinational organisations across various industries including:
- Retail – Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Waitrose
- Banking and financial services – Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, PwC, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Morgan Stanley
- Automotive – BMW, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan
- ICT and telecoms – Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Symantec, Verizon, Fujitsu
- Transport – British Airways
- Manufacturing – 3M, Dyson, L’Oréal, Kimberley Clark, PepsiCo, Unilever
- Entertainment – Disney
- Pharmaceutical – GSK, Lilly
- Energy – GE
Multidisciplinary programme
The accountancy element of this course will cover topics such as:
- financial reporting
- management accounting
- business finance.
You’ll also explore the broader subject of management through:
- marketing
- organisational behaviour
- strategy
- information systems
- human resource management
- entrepreneurship
- ethics.
Building on the commercial and academic knowledge you’ll have acquired during your first year, a range of optional modules in your second and final years will allow you to tailor your degree to your areas of interest.
Our teaching and assessment approach
Henley Business School’s undergraduate degrees are taught through a mix of lectures, group projects and interactive classroom lessons, giving you the opportunity to discuss, explore and then apply the subject content in depth with both lecturers and fellow students. Through exploring and tackling real-world challenges, you will also develop key critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Thanks to a varied range of assessment methods – including written assignments, in-class tests, group presentations and formal examinations – you’ll graduate as a well-rounded individual with transferable skills that are highly sought after by leading graduate employers.
Overview
Combine two key areas of business – and gain valuable work experience – with our BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience degree.
The University of Reading’s Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide, 2022).
This multidisciplinary degree equips you with the fundamental concepts of the accounting disciplines, together with in-depth understanding of business management. You'll examine a range of issues from this dual perspective, exploring the interrelationships between both professions with an international emphasis.
Professionally accredited
Certain modules on this degree are accredited with 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)
- the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
This means you may be able to apply course credit towards professional accountancy exams in the future.
Placements
A key feature of this degree is the opportunity to complete a one-year industry placement, between your second and final years of study, to further develop your knowledge, skills and experience. A successful industry placement could lead to a job offer with your placement company upon graduation, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to develop a professional network.
Our careers team will provide you with expert advice and guidance throughout the placement process – from choosing the right placement, to the application process, to supporting you during the placement itself. We also provide workshops covering all the main selection methods used by employers, such as:
- competency interview training
- CVs, cover letters and application forms
- drop-in clinics.
Past students had the opportunity to work their placements in large, multinational organisations across various industries including:
- Retail – Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Waitrose
- Banking and financial services – Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, PwC, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Morgan Stanley
- Automotive – BMW, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan
- ICT and telecoms – Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Symantec, Verizon, Fujitsu
- Transport – British Airways
- Manufacturing – 3M, Dyson, L’Oréal, Kimberley Clark, PepsiCo, Unilever
- Entertainment – Disney
- Pharmaceutical – GSK, Lilly
- Energy – GE
Learning
Multidisciplinary programme
The accountancy element of this course will cover topics such as:
- financial reporting
- management accounting
- business finance.
You’ll also explore the broader subject of management through:
- marketing
- organisational behaviour
- strategy
- information systems
- human resource management
- entrepreneurship
- ethics.
Building on the commercial and academic knowledge you’ll have acquired during your first year, a range of optional modules in your second and final years will allow you to tailor your degree to your areas of interest.
Our teaching and assessment approach
Henley Business School’s undergraduate degrees are taught through a mix of lectures, group projects and interactive classroom lessons, giving you the opportunity to discuss, explore and then apply the subject content in depth with both lecturers and fellow students. Through exploring and tackling real-world challenges, you will also develop key critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Thanks to a varied range of assessment methods – including written assignments, in-class tests, group presentations and formal examinations – you’ll graduate as a well-rounded individual with transferable skills that are highly sought after by leading graduate employers.
Entry requirements A Level ABB
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 |
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AC107 | Management Information | DR Alisher Erkaboev |
AC109 | Introduction to Business | DR Maggie Cooper |
AC110 | Introduction to Accounting | MR Leon Coopasamy |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC102 | Assurance, Governance and Ethics | DR Lei Tao |
MM1F20 | Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management | DR Andrew Hull |
MM1F28 | Business in Practice: Data analytics | DR Markos Kyritsis |
IC101 | Introductory Securities and Markets | MR John Chessher |
IC103 | Introductory Economics for Business and Finance | PROF Carol Padgett |
IC105 | Ethics in Investment Management | MS Deepa Govindarajan Driver |
LW1A05 | General Introduction to Law | MR Peter Coe |
LW1A06 | Introduction to Business Law | MR Yong Han |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AC203 | Business Finance | DR Yang Liu |
AC206 | Financial Accounting | MRS Helen De Felice |
AC220 | Further Management Accounting | MR Tony Graham |
MM256 | Management Skills | DR Tatiana Rowson |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AC213 | Business Strategy for Accountants | MR Tony Graham |
AC221 | Personal Tax | MRS Clare Bentata |
MM218 | Marketing Essentials | MR Alex Scher-Smith |
MM258 | An Introduction to the Management of Information Systems | DR Stephen Gulliver |
MM299 | Branding Theory and Practice | DR Irute Karanicholas |
IC207 | Trends in Finance | DR Antony Moore |
IC209 | Sustainable Finance | MISS Dina Ghanma |
LW2BA | Banking Law | DR Folashade Adeyemo |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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MM284 | Work Placement | MS Helen Slingsby |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
---|---|---|
AC313 | Business and Professional Ethics | MS Rhianydd Dow |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AC302 | Advanced Management Accounting | MR Edward Tew |
AC303 | Advanced Business Finance | DR Dan Zhou |
AC312 | Advanced International Financial Reporting | DR Lei Tao |
AC317 | Accounting Project | DR Maggie Cooper |
MM308 | Institutions and Emerging Firms | DR Denise Tsang |
MM3101 | Information systems and digital business | PROF Keiichi Nakata |
MM3102 | Service Operations | DR Phil Davies |
MM335 | International Marketing | DR Gaye Bebek |
MM339 | Strategic Human Resource Management | DR Chul Chung |
MM340 | International Human Resource Management | DR Rita Fontinha |
MM379 | Social Enterprise | DR Amal Ahmadi |
MM396 | Project Management | MR Nigel Spinks |
IC309 | Private Equity and Venture Capital | DR Keith Arundale |
LW3CO | Company Law | DR Folashade Adeyemo |
LW3COM | Commercial Law | MRS Elizabeth Conaghan |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250*
New international students: £20,300
*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, you will only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee for that year. For more information, please see our fees and funding pages or 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.
Careers
We are ranked 14th in the UK for graduate career prospects by the Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2021.
At Henley Business School, we are committed to empowering and enabling you to excel in your future career. Your degree will be respected internationally, and can provide a route into many areas:
- Accounting and professional services
- Banking
- Consultancy
- Finance
- Human resources
- IT
- Investment banking
- Marketing
- Operations
- General management.