BA Accounting and Business - The Flying Start Degree Programme

Great Institution

No matter what degree you choose to study at Henley Business School, you can be sure that you are laying the strongest possible foundations for your future career. We have a learning environment which is designed to enable you to develop skills which will prepare you for your future and set you apart from other graduates. From our state of the art dealing rooms in the ICMA Centre, through to our brand new building in the heart of our award winning campus, these facilities will be at your fingertips.

The Complete University Guide 2018 has once again shown strong results for our undergraduate courses, with all programme areas listed in the UK top 20 by subject area. This is sustained through our world class teaching, which is underpinned by leading academic theory and research.

As part of the University of Reading, we are consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide according to QS World University Rankings 2018

Great Location

We are understandably proud of our beautiful parkland campus, voted one of the best open spaces in the UK and awarded the prestigious Green Flag for seven consecutive years. Campus is at the heart of university life and provides a special sense of community.

Campus offers:

• A main library, home to more than 1 million items
• 24 hour PC and wireless internet access and the latest e-learning tools
• Award-winning catering facilities
• A sports centre, home to state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities
• A thriving Students' Union (RUSU), housing cafés, bars, shops and amenities
• An opportunity to join over 150 sports clubs and societies

Reading itself has a diverse range of retail and entertainment facilities. The Oracle Centre, set by the river around a mile from campus, features shops, bars and restaurants and a large multiplex cinema, while the town's popular nightlife includes everything from global music to the theatre. Our local amenities include the concert hall, traditional and outdoor theatres and the Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club and the London Irish rugby team. Reading also has a vibrant live music scene and hosts the world famous rock festival. With so much going on, you are guaranteed a great time. Reading station is just 30 minutes by train to central London – close enough but not too close!

We are based in the heart of the UK’s ‘silicon valley’ or ‘M4 corridor’. As a result, we have built strong working relationships with companies. This means that we are able to host a variety of events where business and industry leaders can share knowledge and give insight to our students. This creates an abundance of opportunities for students to network, gain work experience and build relationships with local companies. As a result, you are presented with the very best opportunities to build your personal profile with these organisations.

Accommodation

At Reading we pride ourselves on being a residential university. The majority of our undergraduates as well as many postgraduates live in halls of residence, which provide over 4,000 rooms. All halls are located on or within walking distance of campus and close to local bus routes and facilities. Each hall is a vibrant community offering you a safe and inclusive environment in which to study and relax. Halls vary in style and size so you can choose between a wide range of study, domestic and social facilities. For more information on how to apply for halls of residence (insert link here).

Support

We recognise the pressures all students face and we want you to gain as much as you can from your time at university. Personal support and career guidance is embedded within all of our degree programmes.

At every step of the way we have a team of people on hand to provide help and advice, whether that be academically speaking, social or domestic.

To ensure you gain as much as you can from your time at university you will receive dedicated support throughout your studies, starting the moment you apply.

Freshers' week at the start of term features a wide range of welcome events, designed to familiarise you with Reading and everything university life has to offer.

Upon enrolment you will be assigned an academic tutor who will be there to offer you ongoing academic advice and support your personal and professional development. Our full-time programme team are always on hand to provide additional support.

And More

For those who want to test their entrepreneurial and applied skills, there are many University wide, national and international competitions that students have the opportunity to get involved with. Such as IDEAFEST, University Business Challenge, Henley Business Challenge and the Cornell International Real Estate Competition to name a few.

Teaching and assessment

You will be taught through a mix of lectures, group projects and interactive classroom lessons. This variety gives you the opportunity to discuss, explore and apply the subject material in depth with your lecturers and fellow students. You'll be introduced to the latest thinking and research findings which will help develop your critical thinking and problem solving abilities. You will explore and tackle real-world challenges which will give you the opportunity to test, extend and refine your knowledge and skills.

Programmes are assessed through written assignments, group presentations and formal examinations. Not only does this ensure that you are a rounded individual, but also to ensure you have developed your transferable skills which are highly sought after by leading graduate employers.

It is recommended that a typical 20 credit module will require a total of 200 hours of study. The amount of contact hours this will involve varies from module to module, students will select modules equating to the value of 120 credits per academic year. The University's exam period falls between April and June in the summer term whilst other forms of assessment take place throughout the academic year.

Personal development

Programmes at Henley Business School are built upon academic excellence, strong research and the practical application of business and professional ideas and concepts. We offer high-quality technical skills training as well as a deep understanding of the importance of personal development for leaders, a thread that runs through all of our degree programmes.

We believe that effective leadership requires more than first-class business expertise or professional knowledge. It also requires a degree of self-awareness and sensitivity. Our approach is designed to nurture intelligent graduates who can be fully effective in their chosen careers. Work placement or internship opportunities will help you to apply and further develop your understanding and capabilities in a working environment.

Career guidance and support is embedded within all of our degree programmes. You will receive practical support ranging from CV and application advice to workshops and graduate careers fairs. In addition we welcome guest speakers from a wide range of organisations and sectors, who will offer you unique insights and important networking opportunities.

Thinking of applying to a Henley Business School programme at the University of Reading? Our open days will give you the opportunity to experience Henley Business School at the University for yourself and find out about the courses you are interested in - find out more

When are they?

• Friday 19 June 2020
• Saturday 20 June 2020

Register your interest here

If you have already applied to study at Henley, make sure you sign up for a visit day to get a feel for what life would be like as an undergraduate student here.

The admissions process for BA Accounting and Business has additional application requirements which are outlined below.

There are 3 stages in the admissions process

1. UCAS application – As for all other degree programmes, you would apply by completing the standard UCAS application form specifying BA Accounting and Business (NN41) at the University of Reading as one of your choices.
2. Review of UCAS application – We will review your UCAS application, ensuring that you are likely to meet our admissions requirements.
3. Online Assessment & Assessment centre – Following the review of your UCAS application, we may also invite you to complete some online assessments, which will include an online interview. Selected applicants will then be invited to attend an Open Day and Assessment Centre.

Offer of a place on a degree programme

Successful applicants will be offered a place on the BA Accounting and Business degree programme. Applicants who are unsuccessful in applying to BA Accounting and Business but who meet Henley Business School's entry requirements - i.e are invited to the assessment centre - will be offered a place on one of our alternative Accounting degree programmes.

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  Sherika Deshields

  Programme and Placement Administrator

  s.deshfields@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 4262

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  Edel Byrne

  Associate Professor of Accounting
  Programme Director for BA Accounting and Business (PwC Flying Start)

  edel.byrne@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 5832

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  Dr Ronita Ram

  Associate Professor in Accounting
  BISA Seminar Organiser

  ronita.ram@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 5833

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  Alison Hennell

  School Director of Teaching and Learning
  Associate Professor in Accounting & Financial Management

  a.hennell@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 8174

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  Ms Rhianydd Dow

  Associate Professor in Accounting and Financial Management
  UG Accounting Programme Area Director

  Rhianydd.Dow@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 6694

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  Sue Blackett

  Lecturer in Accounting
  Programme Director for BSc Accounting and Finance

  s.blackett@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 8566

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  Dr Ekililu Salifu

  Lecturer in Accounting
  Admissions Tutor MSc Accounting

  e.salifu@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 7638

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  Julie Cooper

  Associate Professor in Accounting
  School Director of Academic Tutoring for Undergraduate Accounting Programmes

  j.e.cooper@henley.ac.uk
  +44 (0) 118 378 5042