Discover why Accounting and Finance at our School of Management is the perfect place to study. Explore our courses, facilities, careers support and student experiences.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
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WELCOME
Accredited Degrees Year Abroad and Year in Industry opportunities Access to the latest data analytics platforms used by financial companies with our Finance Lab WE OFFER:
A warm welcome to the School of Management at Swansea University!
Our vibrant School provides education from experts in their fields, delivers ground-breaking research through renowned research centres and combines our relationships with partners and industry to offer our students a dynamic learning environment. Our students are taught by experts who encourage them to explore the practical, real-world applications of the academic theories they study, and who offer significant support in lectures, seminars and as academic mentors. The School is home to students from a wide range of backgrounds who play an active part in School life, from assisting with research projects, to running societies, and organising events. Whether you turn the pages, visit our website or follow us on social media, I hope we can inspire you to study at Swansea on a course that is right for you.
Analytical Communication and Teamwork Problem Solving SKILLS ACQUIRED:
Are equipped with skills for rewarding careers Benefit from extensive support and guidance Are actively involved in School activities and research OUR STUDENTS:
Professor Elwen Evans KC Executive Dean Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE: UK Top 20 for Graduate Prospects - on track (Complete University Guide 2023)
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Our flexible degree structure, with a range of specialist modules to choose from, gives you the scope to tailor your course to your interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study. Get immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment and benefit from various opportunities, such as our links to professional accrediting bodies, our state-of-the-art finance lab providing workstations equipped with software aligned to the financial sector, and learning SAGE industry software practices, which enhance your employability and professional expertise. OUR DEGREES
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Accounting, BSc (Hons)
Accounting with a Year in Abroad, BSc (Hons) Accounting with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) Accounting with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)
Our multi-accredited accounting degrees will give you a head-start to Chartered Accountant status with global accrediting bodies, such as the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – enhancing your graduate employability prospects. Offering modules which are designed to encompass the latest accounting industry knowledge, you will develop essential understanding and skills to help you become a sought-after graduate for jobs in accounting firms as well as accounting roles within any organisation, across any sector.
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Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with a Year in Abroad, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)
Our degrees provide a vast selection of speciailst modules from both our accounting and finance portfolios, with the opportunity to tailor your dergee to your aspirations as you progress through your studies. Not only will you get a head start to achieving Chartered Accountant status with global accrediting bodies such as the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), but you will also have the opportunity to experience setting up a computerised accounting system with our non-credit bearing SAGE module, giving you hands-on real-world industry experience, and enhancing your professional skills.
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Finance, BSc (Hons)
Finance with a Year in Abroad, BSc (Hons) Finance with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) Finance with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)
Through blending empirical evidence and practical application, our finance degrees deliver a strong foundation in finance and allow you to analyse and critically evaluate real-world financial market issues and concepts. A perfect choice if you are interested in a career in the financial field, such as investment banking or financial trading. As well as offering accreditation from the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), our finance degrees are accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) with University Affiliation Program status, which indicates that our curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ABB-BBB
swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ accounting-finance
MODULES The modules listed below will give you a taste of what you could study on our standard 3 year BSc Accounting and Finance degree. Each degree pathway offers varying compulsory modules. Please visit our website for the detailed options available to you within your course.
The full list of all compulsory and optional modules for your particular course can be found here: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/accounting-finance
BSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE: Year 1 (Level 4): 120 credits comprised of 8 compulsory 15 credit modules Economics for Accounting and Finance Foundations of Financial Accounting SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Foundations of Finance
Maths for Accounting and Finance Statistics for Accounting and Finance
Marketing Strategy
Foundations of Management Accounting
Managing in the Digital Age
Year 2 (Level 5): 120 credits comprised of a mixture of compulsory and optional 15 credit modules
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Corporate Finance
Financial Accounting 1B
Management Accounting 1A
90 credits of compulsory modules
Financial Accounting 1A
Financial Markets and Institutions
Management Accounting 1B
Year 3 (Level 6): 120 credits comprised of optional 15 credit modules.
NOTE: The breakdown of compulsory and optional modules varies per dergee pathway. For example:
BSc Accounting 120 credits comprised of a mixture of compulsory 90 credits and optional 30 credits, with each module worth15 credits. BSc Finance 120 credits comprised of a mixture of compulsory 60 credits and optional 60 credits, with each module wirth 15 credits.
OPTIONAL MODULES
YEAR 2 (INDICATIVE) - VISIT YOUR COURSE PAGE FOR COMPLETE MODULES LIST
BSc Accounting
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Finance
Information Systems Corporate Governance and Ethics Financial Markets and Institutions Management Science
Organisational Behaviour Change Management
Business and Employment Law Change Management International Business Management Science 1 Decision Analysis Management Consulting 1
International Business Information Systems
Decision Analysis Business Analytics
Business Analytics Supply Chain Management
YEAR 3 (INDICATIVE) - VISIT YOUR COURSE PAGE FOR COMPLETE MODULES LIST
BSc Accounting
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Finance
Project Management Power and Organisation
Forensic Accounting Financial Market Efficiency
Power and Organisation Financial Services
Financial Economics Data Mining
Law of International Corporate Governance Business and Employment Law
Auditing 2 Taxation 1
Corporate Social Responsibility Asset Management
Strategic Implementation Lean Operations
International Financial Management Risk Management in Banking
Optional module selection may be subject to pre-requisite study at lower level. Course content may be updated and modules subject to change – see our Programme Disclaimer at swansea.ac.uk/study
Please visit your course page for complete lists of all compulsory and optional modules available: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/accounting-finance
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
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SEMINAR (1HR)
MINIMUM 12 HOURS WEEKLY TAUGHT CONTACT
LECTURE (2HR)
WEDNESDAY PM IS KEPT FREE FOR SPORT ACTIVITY
KEY :
Maths for Accounting and Finance
Economics for Accounting and Finance
Foundations of Financial Accounting
Marketing Strategy
PROFESSSIONAL ACCREDITATION
ACCA: The Association for Chartered Certified Accountants is a leading international accountancy body. An ACCA qualification proves to employers that you have ability in all aspects of business.
COURSE
DETAILS
*subject to module selection
BSc Accounting
Up to 9 Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Paper exemptions* Up to 9 Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Paper exemptions* Up to 9 Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills Paper exemptions*
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Finance
CIMA: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants are currently the world’s largest professional organisation of management accountants. CIMA focuses chiefly on business accounting and in particular management accountants who deal with the strategic elements of business, such as forecasting, financial and risk and control strategies.
COURSE
DETAILS
*subject to module selection
BSc Accounting
Up to 8 CIMA Exam exemptions* Up to 8 CIMA Exam exemptions* Up to 8 CIMA Exam exemptions*
BSc Accounting and Finance
BSc Finance
ICAEW: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales is a professional membership organisation established by the Royal Charter in 1880, with the key aim of maintaining and promoting a high standard of practice and professional conduct within the accounting industry.
COURSE
DETAILS
*subject to module selection
BSc Accounting
Up to 7 ICAEW Exam exemptions*/ Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)* Up to 7 ICAEW Exam exemptions*/ Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)*
BSc Accounting and Finance
CFA: The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute is a global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for excellence in the industry.
COURSE
DETAILS
*subject to module selection
BSc Finance
University Affiliated Program
NOTE: For many professions, studying an accredited course is only the first step to becoming fully qualified. You can check with the relevant professional bodies for other specific requirements.
YEAR ABROAD
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Studying abroad for a year is an opportunity to experience new cultures, meet people from around the world and develop a global mind-set in preparation for your future career. The School of Management has a number of international partner institutions where students can study for a full academic year. Our Year Abroad degrees are four-year degree programmes, where your third year is spent studying abroad. The 12 month Year Abroad scheme is credit-bearing and will count toward your overall degree grade. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING A YEAR ABROAD? You will develop and enhance a variety of invaluable skills whilst studying abroad for a year.
Some of the advantages you will benefit from include:
Developing cultural awareness Independence Language development Preparation for international work Professional and personal development Studying abroad is a valuable addition to your CV Studying in a location known as a leading hub in your field of interest
I completed a year studying abroad at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. The best part was getting to travel and meet loads of new people. This allowed me to expand my horizons and grow my professional network. I would 100% recommend the experience, it has been the favourite part of my degree so far.
HELENA BAILEY Year Abroad: Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada
For more information about eligibility and opportunities visit: swansea.ac.uk/som/student-opportunities/year-abroad
YEAR IN INDUSTRY
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A Year in Industry is an opportunity to spend a year in employment during your studies, and is available to all undergraduate students studying within the School of Management. It will provide you with invaluable experience in the real working world and will help you develop a range of skills which will make you an attractive candidate for jobs after graduating.
There are countless benefits to completing a year in industry; and we’re proud that we can offer placement opportunities as part of all our undergraduate courses.
Our Year in Industry degrees are four-year degree programmes, where your third year is spent working in industry. The 12 month placement is a credit-bearing (worth 120 credits), assessed part of a 4 year degree programme. This means that your performance on the assessment and completion of the placement will have an impact on your final degree classification, just as a year of taught modules would.
OUR EMPLOYER LINKS INCLUDE
I completed an industrial placement at one of the big four professional services firms, Ernst & Young (EY), working within Finance Consulting at the London Canary Wharf office. Completing an industrial placement as part of my degree has been an invaluable experience, and I secured a place on their graduate programme all before my final year at Swansea began.
I highly recommend students to take a placement year to gain an insight into what they want to do after university.
JACINTHA DE SILVA Placement: Ernst & Young Position: Finanance Consulting
For more information about eligibility and opportunities visit: swansea.ac.uk/som/student-opportunities/year-in-industry
EMPLOYABILITY
Our students benefit from having access to a dedicated Employability Team. Employability is actively promoted and an important focus throughout your studies. The team has a track-record of getting students into employment and offer support for 5 years after graduation. They help with:
Application help Interview techniques
Insight days Year in Industry
Mentoring Internships
Networking Part-time jobs
There are numerous opportunities to advance your employability throughout your student experience, such as:
• The SPIN (Swansea Paid Internship Network), which connects students to employers for 4 week internships. • The WoW (Week of Work), which offers students a 1 week, ‘tester’ placement with a wide range of organisations. • The ‘Santander Universities Work Placement Programme’, which provides undergraduates with paid work experience for 1 month at a local Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) over the summer break. • The ‘Santander Universities SME Internship Programme’, which provides recent graduates with paid work experience for 3 months at a local SME. This can occur at any point in the year after graduation.
For more information about our careers team and support available to you visit: swansea.ac.uk/som/student-opportunities/careers
FUTURE CAREERS IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Actuary Auditor Banking Professional Chartered Certifed Accountant Finance Analyst Licensed Conveyancer Management Consultant Postgraduate Study
Retail Banker Wealth Management Investment Adviser
I work as a tax assistant, alongside completing my qualification to become a chartered accountant. The majority of my time is spent preparing tax returns, however I am often tasked with jobs that I have not encountered before, which ensures that I am always expanding my knowledge. I enjoy that each day is not the same and I am not doing repetitive tasks day in and day out. I am always learning and improving my knowledge, which will be useful in future years.
LEWIS SLENNETT Company: Hazlewoods Role: Tax Assistant (ACA Trainee)
FACILITIES
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES
INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING TOOLS: You will have the opportunity to learn SAGE industry software practices in your final year, which enhances your employability and professional expertise. FINANCE LAB: You will have access to a new suite housing workstations which are equipped with software and hardware to support teaching activity. Aligned to the financial sector, the Finance Lab uses the latest data analytics platforms used by large financial companies. MEDIA SUITE: The School of Management houses a fully functional video and digital content creation suite which every student within the School can access. Our Media Suite is the perfect environment for you to develop the digital skills that employers are looking for and are becoming increasingly useful in the workplace, such as: problem solving, creativity, social media literacy and willingness to learn.
STUDENT SUPPORT
The faculty has a dedicated Student Experience and Information team on hand, situated across both Singleton and Bay campuses to provide professional, student-centered guidance and support on all aspects of student life. In addition to these webpages, you can also access the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Canvas Hub, which includes key resources, support, student events, announcements and much more. The Student Experience and Information team are on hand to provide guidance and support across several key areas including:
Supporting students who are having issues with enrolment
Organising and delivering events including Welcome Week, Student Engagement Activities and Social Events
Supporting you with timetable queries
Guiding and processing change of circumstances requests, which include: suspensions of studies, programme transfers, and withdrawals
Linking in with central support services to ensure students are effectively supported
Working closely with students and academic mentors
Supporting students through the Universities Engagement monitoring process and following up to ensure that where students are facing challenges, the team can provide professional and bespoke support
1:1 meetings with students in person or online regarding personal or academic issues
Supporting students who have extenuating circumstances via the formal process for coursework, in class tests, online tests, exams, etc
Working closely with the Disability Office
For more information about the support available to you visit: swansea.ac.uk/student-services
STUDENT EXPERIENCE The faculty has a varied calendar of social events and activities ongoing throughout the academic year. The Student Experience and Engagement team works with the Students’ Union to arrange bespoke events. Societies are a vital part of your student experience and joining a club or society is a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends. It can also give you valuable transferable skills for gaining future employment. Swansea University has over 150 societies, so there is plenty for you to choose from.
SOCIETIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT AND FINANCE
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING
For more information about societies visit: swansea-union.co.uk/get_involved/societies
RESEARCH
The faculty aims are to produce collaborative, innovative and multidisciplinary research by working with some of the brightest and best researchers from around the world.
We build life-long connections to our research community, industrial supporters and students through embedded partnership working and alumni relationships.
As a result, the School of Management is home to several major research projects which play an important role in shaping the economy and government policies.
For more information about research visit: swansea.ac.uk/som/research
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT
STRUCTURE IS EVERYTHING Before you begin, jot down the structure for the personal statement. We’d always suggest: • An opening paragraph outlining your passion for the subject and your drive to succeed • Your academic studies and work experience • Interests / hobbies 1 STRONG OPENING PARAGRAPHS Opening paragraphs and sentences are really important but please be aware that we see thousands and many opening lines are just overused, including: • ‘From a young age I have always been interested in/fascinated by…’ (used by 1,179 students) • ‘I am applying for this course because…’ (1,370 students) 2 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Your personal statement is about highlighting why you are the perfect candidate for a place at our School. So be confident when you talk about your academic achievements and ambitions. 3 4 LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU As well as outlining your academic achievement and your aspirations, we want to get to know you as a person. What are your interests and hobbies outside of the classroom? They do not need to be award -winning; they will help build a well-rounded image of you as a person. 5 DON’T PLAGIARISE Plagiarising is a big no-go; at university and within your personal statement. 6 THERE’S A LIMIT There’s a 4,000 character limit or 47 lines – keep tabs on how much you’ve written. 7 NO JOKES Humour is often a great way to stand out from the crowd but not in this instance. We want to take you seriously and the assessor may have a very different sense of humour to you. 8 NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Don’t leave it to the last minute to write your personal statement. You’ll find that it takes longer than you think to get it exactly as you want it. Now isn’t the time to rush.
TOP TIPS FROM OUR STUDENTS
When you arrive at university, you often forget about the practical day-to-day tasks to check off your list. To help you, School Reps have put pen to paper and shared their top tips for when you join us here on Bay Campus.
GET A BUS PASS Bus travel to and from Swansea University is reliable, affordable and sustainable. With regular services between campuses and routes covering the majority of the city, it’s easy to get about. 1 REGISTER WITH A DOCTOR Accessing the doctor on Singleton campus is not the only option – there is a Doctor’s Surgery which is just one stop away on the number 8 or number 10 bus – a five minute bus trip away. 2 VISIT THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFFICE They’re the go-to-team for pastoral care, advice on health and wellbeing. 3 STUDY SPACES – NOT JUST THE LIBRARY If the library at Bay Campus is busy, check out the other study spaces in the School of Management, the Great Hall, Nanhyfer and other buildings across campus. 4 DON’T BE AFRAID TO CONSULT YOUR LECTURERS – THEY ARE HERE TO HELP Lecturers at the School are really approachable and want you to succeed. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. 5 6 JOIN A SOCIETY It’s an easy way to make friends and there are over 150 societies to chose from! 7 PREPARE BEFORE ATTENDING SEMINARS It will really help with your course work and studies in the long run. 8 THE FIRST YEAR IS MEANT TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE SECOND YEAR Find a balance between your studies and social life.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
SPORT AT SWANSEA
We pride ourselves on our dedication and commitment to sport and active living for everyone from beginner to the elite athlete.
Swansea University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries which may be available to help finance your studies. Scholarships can be awarded to Welsh medium or international students, or for students excelling in exams, music or sport. Our income-related bursaries help students from lower income backgrounds. swansea.ac.uk/scholarships CULTURE Swansea University hosts and supports a wide range of cultural, artistic and creative activities, with a significant number of thriving music and performing arts student societies. The Taliesin Arts Centre sits at the heart of the Singleton Park Campus and hosts regular productions, mainstream and alternative cinema screenings, and the award-winning Egypt Centre is home to a collection of over 5,000 Egyptian antiquities. The Great Hall on the Bay Campus, with its 700- seat Sir Stanley Clarke Auditorium offering world class acoustics, provides an incredible venue to enjoy cultural performances, events, exhibitions and more.
At Bay Campus, make the most of the following facilities:
•Sports hall •Multi-use games area •Cardio and weights rooms •Cycle hire and jogging routes
WELSH LANGUAGE PROVISION Certain modules and seminars may be available in Welsh. You also have access to Welsh speaking academic mentors and can submit your coursework or sit exams in Welsh. swansea.ac.uk/welsh-language-standards STUDENT SOCIETIES Our Student Union has an extensive list of societies available to participate in. As well as being fun, joining a society offers communities of support for students and transferable skills for future employment if you take on a leading role on the committee. swansea-union.co.uk/get_involved/societies
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