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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business and Finance course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Business and Finance or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| History | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Economics | B |
| English Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: NN13
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Business and Finance course.
The BSc (Hons) Business and Finance is designed for ambitious, analytical students who want to develop a strong foundation in business with a specialist focus on finance. Whether you’re aiming for a career in banking, investment, corporate finance, or consultancy, this degree equips you with the financial insight and strategic thinking needed to thrive.
You’ll begin with a broad first year exploring core business areas, such as marketing, operations, and innovation, alongside introductory finance and career development modules.
From your second year of study, you’ll specialise in finance, with modules covering financial principles, investment decisions, corporate performance, and financial strategy. You’ll also develop key business skills including leadership, digital literacy, and decision-making under pressure.
The course is shaped by current industry trends and employer needs, ensuring you graduate with relevant, applied knowledge. You’ll tackle real-world challenges through live briefs, simulations, and project-based assessments, building practical experience and problem-solving skills.
Typical career paths include financial analyst, investment associate, corporate finance executive, or business consultant. You’ll also gain transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, and data interpretation, opening doors across a wide range of sectors.
With the option to undertake a placement or study abroad, and a graduate success portfolio to showcase your skills, you’ll leave Herts ready to make confident, informed contributions in the finance sector and beyond.
Why choose this course?
This course blends the strategic insight of business with the analytical depth of finance: From risk management to investment decisions, you’ll develop the skills employers demand in financial services, consultancy, and corporate finance.
Assessment is 100% coursework, designed to reflect real business practice: You’ll engage in simulations, group projects, case studies, and live finance challenges, building confidence in applying what you learn to real-world scenarios.
Modules like Corporate Performance and Decisions and Advanced Financial Strategies are shaped by industry input and current financial trends: You’ll explore contemporary finance topics with relevance to today’s global economy.
Through the Personal and Professional Development modules and a personalised graduate success portfolio: You’ll build leadership, data literacy, critical thinking, and career confidence year by year.
Learn from experts: Our teaching team brings together academic researchers and former finance professionals with experience in banking, investment, and consultancy. Their insights bring classroom learning to life.
Just 25 minutes from the UK’s central London: You’ll have access to finance-related employer events, guest lectures, and work experience opportunities in one of the world’s leading business hubs.
Strong employment prospects: 93% of Herts graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Business and Finance at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Strategic Management
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Business studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Business and Finance course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
high
Teaching on my course
89%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Business and Finance or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Business and Finance - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
67%
Say it fits with future plans
51%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sports and fitness occupations
6%
Elementary occupations
5%
Media Professionals
5%
Other Educational Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Business and Finance - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business and Finance.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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