Swansea University 2024 Undergraduate Prospectus

Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available TEACHING SATISFACTION (Guardian University Guide 2023) 19 TH IN THE UK Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BAY CAMPUS & SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Are you looking for an Accounting and Finance degree to give you a competitive edge? If you're aiming for 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.

We offer flexible degrees with a wide selection of optional modules in later years, allowing you to shape your 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 the finance sector. A Year in Industry is the perfect opportunity to gain real-world industry experience, making you an attractive candidate for jobs after graduating. Want to experience an unforgettable year exploring new cultures and growing as a person; professionally and personally ? A Year Abroad is also an opportunity available to you.

The majority of teaching will take place at the School of Management on Bay Campus with selected modules delivered at Singleton Campus. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Economics for Accounting and Finance • Foundations of Finance • Foundations of Financial Accounting • Foundations of Management Accounting • Managing in the Digital Age Year 2 • Corporate Finance • Financial Accounting • Financial Markets and Institutions • Management Accounting Year 3 • Financial Services • Forensic Accounting • International Financial Management • Investment Banking • Management Accounting

Typical Offer: ABB-BBB

FUTURE CAREERS: • Accountant • Auditor • Broker • Business Consultancy • Derivatives and Risk Management • Finance Analyst ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page BSc Honours ▲ Accounting ♦ Accounting (with Year Abroad / Year in Industry) ♦ Accounting (with Foundation Year) ▲ Finance ♦ Finance (with Year Abroad / Year in Industry) ♦ Finance (with Foundation Year) ▲ Accounting and Finance ♦  Accounting and Finance (with Year Abroad / Year in Industry) ♦  Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year)

Accreditations include: (subject to module selection)

• Wealth Management or Investment Adviser

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