Are you considering a career in finance, banking, or the accountancy sector? Our BA (Hons) Accounting degree is tailored to meet your ambitions. This course is structured to give you a strong foundation in business organisations while ensuring you meet the high standards of the professional bodies in this field.
Our Accountancy programme is designed to give you a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of accounting and finance. You will learn about financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, and international financial management. This diverse skill set is essential for any aspiring accountant.
The course will also enhance your understanding of how organisations operate, how they are managed, and how they fit into the wider economy and business environment. This knowledge is crucial for those aiming for a management career in accounting. Throughout the programme, you will acquire specific knowledge and skills, boosting your self-awareness and personal development.
One of the standout features of our BA (Hons) Accounting is its strong focus on employability. We incorporate live projects and consultancy work into the curriculum to give you real-world experience. The course content aligns with the requirements of the professional accounting professions, allowing you to gain exemptions from ACCA modules. This can fast-track your journey towards becoming ACCA accredited.
This professionally accredited degree offers professional recognition from a leading body such as the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared for professional accounting examinations and equipped with the skills needed for various financial careers.
We cover the core elements of accounting and finance, including financial accounting and management accounting. You will also explore corporate finance, audit, and the latest practices and theories of accounting. This comprehensive education ensures you are ready for the dynamic world of accounting.
In summary, our BA (Hons) Accounting degree provides a robust education in accounting and finance, preparing you for a professional career in accountancy. With a focus on practical experience and meeting professional standards, this course is designed to help you succeed in the accountancy sector.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our teaching philosophy is to blend academic knowledge with practical skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of the finance and accounting sectors. Through a combination of lectures, live projects, and consultancy work, we provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Accredited by global accrediting body- ACCA. 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 - You can gain maximum ACCA exam exemptions for the applied knowledge and applied skills element of the professional qualification when you graduate.
In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, and business organisations. You will also explore economics and the business environment, gaining a broad understanding of how businesses operate and how financial principles are applied in real-world contexts.
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The second year focuses on developing advanced skills in financial reporting, management accounting, and taxation. You will delve deeper into corporate finance and learn about international financial management. This year aims to enhance your analytical abilities and understanding of complex financial systems.
Compulsory
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Optional
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In your final year, you will refine your expertise in financial accounting, audit, and taxation. You will engage in live projects and consultancy work, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios. This year is designed to prepare you for professional exams and a successful career in accounting and finance.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Ratings and Rankings
Clearing is Open
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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88 UCAS Tariff Points
e.g. A-levels: B/A, BTEC: DMM, IB: 29
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required.
Alternative entry routes
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
Admissions Advice and Support
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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This programme offers an academically challenging, vocational experience which incorporates innovative teaching and assessment methods. Students will be expected to be active in managing their learning experience, to be creative and to take initiatives to develop themselves.
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Extra costs to be borne by the student
As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum with additional activities being optional.
Placement
There will be an additional fee of £1800 for students who choose to study the programme with the optional year in industry placement. Students undertaking placements abroad will incur travel, living and possibly accommodation costs. The amount will depend upon location and current state of the UK pound. For students undertaking placements in the USA, additional visa costs will apply.
Field trips and placement costs
Field trips will be available for students, which are optional. Costs for UK and International trips will be provided at the beginning of the academic year.
Students will be expected to pay four weeks prior to field trips taking place. Travel and visa costs for overseas placements, three months before departure.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Final year International Direct Entry Mode
Students who choose this mode will study the International Business Communications module in block delivery format, at the beginning of their study time. They will benefit from personal counselling and support to establish a foundation for their continuing studies. They will study the remaining five modules (all at twenty credits, level six) and always benefit from full integration into the wider activities of the Faculty e.g. Enterprise and Industry Weeks, guest presentations, opportunities to enter industry/management competitions or develop business plans to start their own enterprises.
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The programme boasts a high employability rate for graduating students who are in work within six months of completing the degree. A significant number of graduates also progress to postgraduate studies at this and other universities.
The faculty offers an MSc Financial Management for those who wish to undertake further study. The flexibility of study on the programme empowers students to gear their studies to their career ambitions and personal circumstances. The integration of UK, EU and international students and a strong alumni association allows networking and the establishment of long-standing friendships.