BSc Accounting and Finance
Swansea, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Are you looking for an Accounting and Finance degree to give you a competitive edge? The BSc Accounting and Finance degree at Swansea University will do just that.
If you want a career at one of the ‘big four’ firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG or PwC), or if see yourself as an accountant for a government body, small or large business, not-for-profit organisation, or individual, the BSc Accounting and Finance degree will equip you with everything you need.
Equally, if you are seeking a future in the lucrative and powerful world of banking and finance, our course presents an excellent route.
This degree is perfect if you have a committed interest in both accounting and finance (including management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate finance). As well as a strong foundation in both accounting and finance, it offers a range of optional modules to help develop your interests.
Pioneering research and industry knowledge informs our teaching, while expert academics will help to build the skills which are vital to your performance in the accounting and finance sector.
Year Abroad
You can study on our Year Abroad variant, which is a four year degree including a year studying at one of our international partner institutions. Choosing this option allows you to develop your communication skills, enhance your cultural awareness and you can even gain proficiency in a foreign language prior to graduation.
Year in Industry
You can undertake our Year in Industry degree variant, which is a four year degree with a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with leading business thinkers, and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace.
International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
Year 1 (Level 4)
Compulsory Modules
- Maths 1 for Accounting and Finance
- Foundations of Financial Accounting
- Marketing and Strategy
- Economics 1 for Accounting and Finance
- Finance
- Statistics 1 for Accounting and Finance
- Managing People and Operations
- Foundations of Management Accounting
Year 2 (Level 5)
Compulsory Modules
- Corporate Finance 1
- Management Accounting 1A
- Financial Accounting 1A
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Management Accounting 1B
- Financial Accounting 1B
Semester 1
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Strategic Marketing Planning
- Digital Marketing
- Change Management
- Information Systems
- Organisational Behaviour
- Management Science 1
- Microeconomics 2
- Economic History and Industrial Development
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Global Business Environment: International Political Economy
- Strategic Analysis
- Applied Entrepreneurship - The Pitch
- Critical Thinking in Entrepreneurship
- Intermediate Mathematical Economics
- Introductory Econometrics
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism
- Tourism Marketing
- Business and Employment Law
- English for Management 1
Semester 2
- Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
- Human Resource Management
- Management Consulting
Accounting and Finance Employment Opportunities
As an Accounting and Finance graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.
Whether your target is EY, Deloitte, KPMG or PwC, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:
- Wealth management or investment adviser
- Accountant or actuary
- Banking professional
- Auditor
- Finance analyst