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. Youll examine a range of issues from this dual perspective, exploring the interrelationships between both professions with an ...
Combine two key areas of business – and gain valuable work experience – with our BA Accounting and Management with Placement Experience degree.<br/><br/>The University of Reading’s Henley Business School is ranked 19th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide, 2022).<br/><br/>This multidisciplinary degree equips you with the fundamental concepts of the accounting disciplines, together with in-depth understanding of business management. Youll examine a range of issues from this dual perspective, exploring the interrelationships between both professions with an international emphasis.<br/><br/>**Professionally accredited**<br/><br/>Certain modules on this degree are accredited with professional bodies, including:<br/><br/><br/>- the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)<br/><br/><br/>- the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)<br/><br/><br/>- the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)<br/><br/><br/>- the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).<br/><br/><br/>This means you may be able to apply course credit towards professional accountancy exams in the future.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- competency interview training<br/><br/><br/>- CVs, cover letters and application forms<br/><br/><br/>- drop-in clinics.<br/><br/><br/>Past students had the opportunity to work their placements in large, multinational organisations across various industries including:<br/><br/><br/>- Retail – Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Waitrose<br/><br/><br/>- Banking and financial services – Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, PwC, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Morgan Stanley<br/><br/><br/>- Automotive – BMW, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan<br/><br/><br/>- ICT and telecoms – Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Symantec, Verizon, Fujitsu<br/><br/><br/>- Transport – British Airways<br/><br/><br/>- Manufacturing – 3M, Dyson, L’Oréal, Kimberley Clark, PepsiCo, Unilever<br/><br/><br/>- Entertainment – Disney<br/><br/><br/>- Pharmaceutical – GSK, Lilly<br/><br/><br/>- Energy – GE<br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
NN42
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,B,B UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths B (or 5), English Language or English Literature B (or 5). GCSE Physics or IT B (5) is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 Extended ProjectWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,D,D The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD,D,D The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateOCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD,D,D The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. T Level |
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