Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available International Students GRADUATE PROSPECTS (Complete University Guide 2020) 10

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BAY CAMPUS

Are you looking for an Accounting and Finance degree to give you a competitive edge? If you want a career at one of the ‘big four’ firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG or PwC), or you see yourself as an accountant for a government body, not-for-profit organisation, or private business, this degree will equip you with everything you need.

The School of Management offers a flexible degree with a wide selection of optional modules in later years, allowing you to shape the course towards your career goals. You will develop transferable skills in areas such as communication, problem-solving and data analysis, and will be able to engage with industry professionals at every stage of your studies. Pioneering research and industry knowledge inform our teaching, while expert academics will help to build the skills you will need for a successful career in the accounting and finance sector. Available to all undergraduate students within the School of Management, a Year in Industry is an opportunity to gain real-world industry experience, making you an attractive candidate for jobs after graduating. Want to experience an unforgettable year studying in another country, meeting new people, exploring new cultures and growing as a person; professionally and personally ? A Year Abroad is also available with an overseas institution.

AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Economics (Accounting and Finance) • Finance • F oundations of financial accounting • F oundations of management accounting • Managing people and operations Year 2 • Corporate finance • Investments: Assets; equities and bonds • Financial accounting • Financial markets and institutions Year 3 • Auditing • Contemporary issues in finance • Financial services • Forensic accounting • International financial management

foundation programme available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

TYPICAL OFFER: ABB-BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

BSc Single Honours ▲ Accounting ♦ Accounting

(with Year in Industry/Abroad) ♦ Accounting (with Foundation Year) ▲ Finance ♦ Finance (with Year in Industry/Abroad) ♦ Finance (with Foundation Year)

▲ Accounting and Finance ♦ Accounting and Finance ♦ Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)

(with Year in Industry/Abroad)

▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

FUTURE CAREERS: • Accountant or Actuary • Auditor • Banking Professional • Broker • Finance Analyst • Wealth Management or Investment Adviser

ACCREDITATIONS INCLUDE: (subject to module selection)

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

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