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University degree
Business And Finance
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
Worth knowing: about 65% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this 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.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
other higher education30%
the IB5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
35%
Continue past first year
76%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,500
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled25%
Administrative occupations15%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations15%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
76%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching75%
Assessment & feedback79%
Academic support74%
Well organised82%
Learning resources75%
Student community92%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the accounting and finance streams are taught by practitioners, not just academics. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the c…
Postgraduate · Part-time
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — local cost of living is manageable…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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