Program Overview

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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 several benefits, including:

• Learning from research-active staff in a school with the highest possible score for research environment
• Gaining industry insights through workshops in partnership with professional accounting firms
• Developing skills, confidence, and connections through placement opportunities
• Access to a state-of-the-art trading room equipped with Investor Simulations, TRETS, and Bloomberg
• Professional accreditation from bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)

Accreditations

The program is accredited by several professional bodies, including:

• 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 entry requirements for this program include:

• A-levels: AAB-BBB
• Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer
• International Baccalaureate: 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects
• Baccalaureate Wales: From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3)
• GCSE and other essential requirements: English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent, and GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification
• English language requirements: GCSE Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language, IELTS (academic) at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill, TOEFL iBT at least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking, PTE Academic at least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills, Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits, III: at least a Pass in all components

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

The tuition fees for this program are as follows:

• Fees for home status:
  • Year one: ｣9,535
  • Year two: ｣9,535
  • Year three: ｣9,535
• Fees for overseas status:
  • Year one: ｣24,700
  • Year two: ｣24,700
  • Year three: ｣24,700

Additional Costs

Additional costs include:

• Accommodation
• Living costs

Course Structure

This is a three-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits a year. All modules are compulsory in year one. In year two and year three, students choose modules to the value of 120 credits from a range of core and optional modules.

Year One

The core modules for year one include:

• Applied Stats and Maths in Econ 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

Year Two

The core modules for year two include:

• Management Accounting
• Corporate Financial Management
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Corporate Reporting Optional modules for year two include:
• Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods
• Taxation
• Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment
• Auditing and Assurance

Year Three

The core modules for year three include:

• Financial Derivatives
• Management Accounting and Control
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
• Corporate Finance and Strategy
• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Optional modules for year three include:
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Analysis of Financial Reporting Information
• Public Sector Accounting
• Corporate Governance and Accountability
• Taxation Policy, Practice and Administration
• Sustainability Accounting and Accountability

Learning and Assessment

The teaching is heavily informed by research and combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Assessment methods vary from module to module but include a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.

Careers and Placements

The program offers excellent career prospects, with 97% of students in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating. Career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events, and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training are available. Placement opportunities are also available, and students can undertake a year-long placement or a year abroad.

Next Steps

For more information about the program, please visit the university's website.