Accounting and Finance
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Bay Campus

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Start date

JAN-26

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Become a highly skilled, career-ready graduate when you study our multi-accredited, BSc Accounting and Finance degree.Not only will you get a head start to achieving Chartered Accountant status with relevant, global accrediting bodies - ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA, but you will also study a broad range of topics from Management Accounting and Financial Accounting to Corporate Finance.Our course is designed to ensure you are taught the most relevant, cutting-edge topics - which will help you stand out ...Read more

Become a highly skilled, career-ready graduate when you study our multi-accredited, BSc Accounting and Finance degree.

Not only will you get a head start to achieving Chartered Accountant status with relevant, global accrediting bodies - ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA, but you will also study a broad range of topics from Management Accounting and Financial Accounting to Corporate Finance.

Our course is designed to ensure you are taught the most relevant, cutting-edge topics - which will help you stand out in the job market.

You will gain the conceptual, technical, and practical skills needed to thrive in today’s world of accounting and finance and will have the opportunity to complete modules designed to guide you through the entire process of setting up a computerised accounting system, learn about data analysis, and understand the role of Accounting and Finance for sustainability. These invaluable practical skills paired with sector expertise will give you a serious edge when you graduate from Swansea University.

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Accounting
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Accounting graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Accounting graduate salary
£20,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Dec 20

Swansea wasnt my first choice as institution , but i can't imagine having the student life i've had , at any other university.The location by the seaside makes it truly..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 15

Great support for the students when it comes to receiving additional help following from the lectures. The area is perfect for students with everything required being located on..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

A level:

ABB - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D33M9 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2H2H2H2H2H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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Popular A-level subjects

Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
70%
Business Studies
34%
Economics
28%
History
18%
Physics
17%
HESA
Accounting

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
71%
Business Studies
35%
Economics
25%
History
16%
Physics
15%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

Rest of World

£18,650 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Residence Cost – 176 Cost per week

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Latest reviews

Latest Accounting reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
23 Dec 20
Strategic Accounting, MSc
Swansea wasnt my first choice as institution , but i can't imagine having the student life i've had , at any other university.The location by the seaside makes it truly...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
19 Feb 15
Great support for the students when it comes to receiving additional help following from the lectures. The area is perfect for students with everything required being located on...
Read more
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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