Program Overview

Introduction to the Accounting and Finance (BSc) Program

The Accounting and Finance (BSc) program is designed to equip students with practical skills and professional confidence for a successful career in accounting and finance-related roles, or in preparation for postgraduate study and research.

Why Study This Course

This program offers students the opportunity to learn from research-active staff in a school with the highest possible score for research environment. Students will benefit from industry-specific workshops in partnership with professional accounting firms, placement opportunities, and access to a state-of-the-art trading room. The program is accredited by the Accounting Professional Bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Accreditations

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Subject Area

The subject area of this program is Accounting and Finance, and it is offered by the Cardiff Business School.

Entry Requirements

The program accepts a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications. Typical offers include:

• AAB-BBB at A-level
• 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects for International Baccalaureate
• DDD-DDM in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
• GCSE English language or Welsh language at grade C/4 or an equivalent
• GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's fee status. For home students, the tuition fee is ｣9,535 per year, while for overseas students, the tuition fee is ｣24,700 per year.

Course Structure

This is a three-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits per year. The course includes a range of core and optional modules, covering topics such as:

• Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business
• Legal Studies
• Introduction to Management and Organisation
• Foundations of Business Accounting
• Professional Skills for Accountants
• Introduction to Economics
• Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
• Fundamentals of Finance
• Principles of Marketing and Strategy

Learning and Assessment

The program's teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Students will be assessed through a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.

Careers and Placements

The program has a strong track record of graduate employment, with 97% of students in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating. Students will have access to career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events, and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.

Graduate Careers

Graduates from this program can pursue a range of careers, including:

• Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Economist
• HR Manager
• Lecturer
• Marketing Executive
• Production Manager
• Stockbroker

Placements

The program offers students the opportunity to undertake a year-long placement or a year of study abroad. The placement is undertaken in the third year of a four-year degree program, and students can apply for a place on these programs during their second year of study.