Accounting, BSc (Hons)

The BSc Accounting course at Swansea University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. The course is fully accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), giving students a head start in achieving Chartered Accountant status. The course combines practical skills with pioneering research-based teaching, providing students with the real-world know-how and essential knowledge to become sought-after graduates in the accounting industry. Students will have the opportunity to study a wide range of modules, including Investments, Management Accounting, and Economics for Accounting and Finance, and will be able to tailor their course to suit their interests and career goals. The course also offers a Year in Industry option, allowing students to gain valuable workplace experience and develop their skills in a real-world setting. The School of Management at Swansea University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of excellence in business education, and is ranked among the top 25 universities in the UK for graduate employability. The university's strong links with industry and its location in the heart of Swansea make it an ideal place to study accounting and launch a successful career in the field. The course is taught by a team of experienced academics from research, academic, and industry backgrounds, providing students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education. The university's Careers and Employability Team will also support students at each stage of their career journey, helping them to build a bright future and achieve their goals. The course is available to study over three years full-time, and students will have the opportunity to study abroad or take a year in industry as part of their degree. The university's tuition fees for international students are competitive, and there are a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help support students with their studies. The course is taught in English, but students who are fluent in Welsh may also have the opportunity to study some modules through the medium of Welsh. The university's Academi Hywel Teifi provides support for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh, and offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support students with their studies. Overall, the BSc Accounting course at Swansea University provides students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education in accounting, and is an ideal choice for students who wish to launch a successful career in the accounting industry.

Key Course Details

• International: BSc (Hons) 3 Year Full Time
• UCAS Code: N40X
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: ABB-BBB - More Information
• Location: Bay Campus
• Start Date: January 2026
• Tuition Fees: £19,600

Course Overview

Our BSc Accounting course is fully designed with your successful career in accounting in mind. Practical skills, combined with pioneering, research-based teaching, will give you the real-world know-how backed by essential knowledge, to become a sought-after graduate - for jobs in accounting firms as well as accounting roles within any organisation, across any sector. Our multi-accredited degree programme will give you a head-start to Chartered Accountant status with global accrediting bodies - ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA - something that makes you stand out to employers and opens up more career opportunities. Our vast selection of modules, which have been designed alongside industry, will give you the opportunity to study everything from Investments and Management Accounting to Innovation Management and Economics for Accounting and Finance.

Why Accounting at Swansea?

• Accredited by global accrediting bodies - ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA. 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.
• Digital Accounting module: designed to guide you through an entire process of setting up a computerised accounting system using SAGE.
• Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a wide selection of optional modules.
• Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia.
• A diverse student body from over 60 different countries.
• Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus.
• The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world's largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.

Your Accounting Experience

Accounting at Swansea is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment. Your Accounting experience will also benefit from a wide selection of optional modules in later years of study, allowing you to shape the degree towards your career goals. The teaching at Swansea is informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience in theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how. As well as setting you up for a career as an accounting expert, within a business or organisation, we also have support services available to help you become an entrepreneur and start your own business. This is particularly useful for those students wanting to become independent accountants. During your time with us, you will also have full access to our dedicated employability services and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management.

Accounting Employment Opportunities

As an Accounting 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:

• Accountant or actuary
• Banking professional
• Auditor
• Finance analyst

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Maths for Accounting and Finance
  • Foundations of Financial Accounting
  • Critical Thinking and Digital Skills for Accounting and Finance
  • Economics for Accounting and Finance
  • Foundations of Finance
  • Foundations of Management Accounting
  • Managing in the Digital Age
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Management Accounting 1A
  • Financial Accounting 1A
  • Management Accounting 1B
  • Financial Accounting 1B
• Optional Modules:
  • Problems and Decision-Making in Economics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics
  • Corporate Finance 1
  • Change Management
  • Information Systems
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Management Science
  • Global Business Environment: International Political Economy
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Critical Thinking in Entrepreneurship
  • Contemporary Issues in Tourism
  • Business and Employment Law
  • Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
  • Decision Making and Analysis
  • Opportunity-driven Enterprise
  • English for Management 1

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Management Accounting 2
  • Financial Accounting 2
  • Financial Accounting 3
  • Management Accounting 3
• Optional Modules:
  • Time Series Econometrics
  • Financial Market Efficiency
  • Investment Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Corporate Finance 2
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Power and Organisation
  • Innovation Management
  • Project Management
  • Lean Operations
  • Data Mining
  • Application Development
  • Taxation 1
  • Strategic Implementation
  • Rheoli Prosiectau (Project Management)
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Tourism Planning
  • Social Media Marketing
  • English for Management 1

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

A-level Qualification

Offers for programmes in the School of Management are usually within the range of 'ABB-BBB' or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate

The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) IB of 32-33 or higher.

BTEC (18-unit)

The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) BTEC results of DDM or better.

English Language

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

Welsh Provision

No formal Welsh-medium provision is currently available on this course. However, the university's Academi Hywel Teifi provides support for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh, and offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support students with their studies.

Professional Body Accreditation

Our BSc Accounting degree at Swansea University is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by a team of experienced academics from research, academic, and industry backgrounds. Their wide-ranging knowledge and expertise is linked closely with the module content you are taught, ensuring you learn the most relevant and up-to-date information and develop skills required for a career in the accountancy sector.

Tuition Fees

Start Date | UK | International ---|---|--- January 2026 | N/A | £19,600

Funding and Scholarships

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 the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey, helping you build a bright future.

Academic Support

As well as subject-specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops, and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory, and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language)

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU, and international students.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled.

Year in Industry

This course offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, giving valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for only paid placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1920 as University College of Swansea
• Received its Royal Charter in 1948, becoming Swansea University
• Consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the UK
• Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries
• Notable achievements include:
  • 2019 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its work in developing and delivering innovative teaching methods
  • 2018 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
  • 2017 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results showed that 90% of Swansea University's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in a variety of disciplines, including rugby, football, and basketball
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Financial advice
  • International student support
• Campus facilities include:
  • Bay Campus: Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, sports center, and student union
  • Singleton Campus: Historic campus with a mix of traditional and modern buildings, including the iconic Singleton Abbey
  • Tycoch Campus: Home to the College of Engineering and the School of Management

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Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • Over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  • World-class research facilities
  • Extensive library resources
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff, including internationally renowned researchers and industry experts
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Use of innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and flipped classrooms
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Writing center
  • Math and statistics support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Swansea Employability Academy: Provides students with opportunities to develop employability skills
  • Swansea University Global: Offers international study and research opportunities

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top 30 UK university
• Excellent teaching and research
• World-class facilities
• Strong industry connections
• Vibrant student life
• Notable alumni include:
  • Michael Sheen, actor
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress
  • Sir Terry Matthews, entrepreneur

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Housing services
• Library resources:
  • Over 1 million books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-resources
• Technology support:
  • Free Wi-Fi across campus
  • Computer labs and printing facilities
• Career development services:
  • Career counseling
  • Job search assistance
  • Employer networking events