BSc Accounting and Finance

Course overview

This degree combines accounting and finance, giving students both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in areas such as accounting, finance and financial management. The course covers topics including financial and management accounting, financial markets, corporate finance, taxation, auditing and investment. It also has a strong focus on modern issues such as sustainability, climate finance, international tax and FinTech. Students get practical exposure through financial simulations, live projects, financial data platforms and Swansea's Finance Lab. The degree can also provide a head start towards becoming a Chartered Accountant, with professional accreditation/exemptions depending on the modules taken.

Course details

Degree level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,600 / year

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fee after scholarship deductions, after Credibility Interview.

Country

Wales

Campus

Bay Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

For the standard 3-year BSc: • A Levels: ABB–BBB • BTEC: DDM • UK Access: Minimum 33 Distinctions and 9 Merits • Foundation Year route: typically CCD–DDD • International students: Swansea provides country-specific requirements depending on your qualification

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate – Thrive Bursary • £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year • £2,000 progression bursary in subsequent years, applied as a tuition fee discount Postgraduate – International Excellence Scholarship • £5,000 tuition fee discount • A separate application is required to apply for the scholarship. (link will be shared soon)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

Year 1 This degree combines accounting and finance, giving students both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in areas such as accounting, finance and financial management. • Foundations of Financial Accounting • Analytical and Digital Skills • The Economy and Society • Business Law and Professional Ethics • Foundations of Management Accounting • Financial Markets and Systems Year 2 • Corporate Finance 1 • Management Accounting 1A & 1B • Financial Accounting 1A & 1B • Financial Markets and Institutions • Plus options such as Investments, Auditing, Business Analytics, Management Consulting, International Business and Programming for Finance. Year 3 Students choose a combination of accounting and finance modules, including: • Management Accounting 2 & 3 • Financial Accounting 2 & 3 • Taxation 1 & 2 • Auditing 2 • Forensic Accounting • International Financial Management • Investment Banking • Corporate Finance 2 • Asset Management • Derivatives and Risk Management • Risk Management in Banking