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A Modern University Focused on Career Success

The University of Hertfordshire is a forward-thinking institution recognised for its strong emphasis on employability, innovation, and industry engagement. Established in 1952, the University has built a reputation for delivering career-focused education across business, finance, marketing, and related disciplines.

Located just outside London, it provides students with access to global career opportunities while benefiting from a supportive campus environment and strong employer links. Its teaching combines academic knowledge with practical application, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workplace.

Key Statistics

  • 90.4% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months
  • 72.2% of graduates in highly skilled employment
  • Top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
  • Top 25% in the UK for research impact (REF 2021)
  • 90% of research impact rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’

A Connected, Career-Driven Campus

Based in Hatfield, the University offers a modern campus environment with industry-standard facilities and strong links to employers. Its focus on enterprise, innovation, and real-world learning ensures students develop the skills required to succeed in competitive global industries.

ATHE Progression Routes to the University of Hertfordshire

Undergraduate Entry:

Accounting / Accounting & Finance (L3–L5 Accounting)

Business Administration / Business Management / Business & Marketing (L3–L5 Business & Management)

Advertising & Digital Marketing (L3 Business / Business & Management)

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each band), or equivalent English language qualification
Type Degree Programme Point of Entry Entry Criteria Progression From
Bachelors BA (Hons) Accounting
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
 Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion of Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Accounting with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (60 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (60 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Accounting
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
 Level 5
(Year 2)		 Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Accounting Level 6
(Year 3)
Successful completion with a pass in all modules including Unit 6 Assurance AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Level 6
(Year 3)		 Successful completion with a pass in all modules including Unit 4 Business Taxation AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Advertising and Digital Marketing Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion with required Marketing units where applicable AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Business (60 or 90 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Administration Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business and Finance Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion including Financial Controls unit where required AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Business (90 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion including Marketing units where required AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Business (90 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Management Level 4
(Year 1)		 Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 3 Business (60 or 90 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
OR
ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Administration Level 5
(Year 2)		 Successful completion including Marketing, CSR, Operations & Quality units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Management Level 5
(Year 2)		 Successful completion including Resource, Operations & Quality units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Level 5
(Year 2)		 Successful completion including Marketing, CRM & Digital Communications units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Administration Level 6
(Year 3)		 Successful completion including Business Law, Operations, Strategic Decision Making & Finance units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business Management Level 6
(Year 3)		 Successful completion including Marketing, Operations, Organisational Change & Ethics units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
Bachelors BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Level 6
(Year 3)		 Successful completion including Marketing Principles unit AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band) ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting
    BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion of Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Accounting with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (60 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (60 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting
    BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • Point of Entry: Level 5
    (Year 2)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting
  • Point of Entry: Level 6
    (Year 3)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with a pass in all modules including Unit 6 Assurance AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • Point of Entry: Level 6
    (Year 3)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with a pass in all modules including Unit 4 Business Taxation AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting (120 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Advertising and Digital Marketing
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with required Marketing units where applicable AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Business (60 or 90 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Administration
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business and Finance
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Financial Controls unit where required AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Business (90 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Marketing units where required AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Business (90 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Management
  • Point of Entry: Level 4
    (Year 1)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion with a pass in all modules AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 3 Business (60 or 90 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Business and Management (120 credits)
    OR
    ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (180 credits)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Administration
  • Point of Entry: Level 5
    (Year 2)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Marketing, CSR, Operations & Quality units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Management
  • Point of Entry: Level 5
    (Year 2)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Resource, Operations & Quality units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • Point of Entry: Level 5
    (Year 2)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Marketing, CRM & Digital Communications units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.)
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Administration
  • Point of Entry: Level 6
    (Year 3)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Business Law, Operations, Strategic Decision Making & Finance units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business Management
  • Point of Entry: Level 6
    (Year 3)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Marketing, Operations, Organisational Change & Ethics units AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
  • Type: Bachelors
  • Degree Programme: BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • Point of Entry: Level 6
    (Year 3)
  • Entry Criteria: Successful completion including Marketing Principles unit AND IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Progression From: ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 credits) OR (Gen. Ed.) OR Combined Diploma
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