Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) at Swansea University

Accounting and Finance at Swansea University is 8th in the UK and 1st in Wales for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2021).

Become a highly skilled, career-ready graduate when you study our multi-accredited, BSc Accounting and Finance degree.

Not only will you get a head start to achieving Chartered Accountant status with global accrediting bodies - ACCA , ICAEW and CIMA, but you will also study a huge selection of topics from Management Accounting and Financial Accounting to Corporate Finance.

Our course is designed to ensure you are taught the most relevant, cutting-edge topics- which will make you stand out from other candidates in the job market.

You will gain both the technical and practical skills needed to thrive in the world of accounting and finance; and will have the opportunity to complete a zero-credit module- designed to guide you through an entire process of setting up a computerised accounting system- using SAGE Line 50. This invaluable practical know-how and your vast knowledge of both accounting and finance will give you a serious edge when you graduate from Swansea University.

WHY ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE AT SWANSEA?

• Ranked 8th in the UK and 1st in Wales for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Ranked 18th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Ranked 20th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2021)
• Accredited by global accrediting bodies- ACCA , ICAEW and CIMA. Get a head-start to achieving Chartered Accountant status- studying modules that give you direct exemptions from key accrediting examinations- hugely attractive to future employers and your graduate prospects
• ACCA- fully accredited by ACCA, you can gain up to the maximum exemptions from a professional qualification when you graduate
• Computerised Accounting module: designed to guide you through an entire process of setting up a computerised accounting system using SAGE Line 50
• Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
• Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia

YOUR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE EXPERIENCE

Accounting and Finance at Swansea is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

Your Accounting and Finance experience will benefit from a wide selection of optional modules in later years of study, allowing you to shape the degree towards your career goals.

Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.

As well as setting you up for a career as an accounting and finance specialist, within a business or organisation, we also have support services available to help you start your own business. This is particularly useful for those students wanting to become independent accountants or financial advisors.

During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management, including the Fujitsu Innovation Hub and presentation rooms.