Curious about studying Accounting & Finance with a Foundation Yearat Swansea University? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bay Campus 1
Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
The BSc Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University will do just that.If you don’t achieve the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Accounting and Finance course, the BSc Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year degree is for you.The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in both accounting and finance, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Accounting degree within the School of Management. The four year course is designed for students with an interest in both accounting and finance- including management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate finance.As an accounting and finance specialist, you will play a fundamental role in the running of a business – big or small. Managing budgets and taxes, financial reporting, completing audits - all are critical in ensuring that a business or organisation runs as effectively and successfully as possible.The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.As a 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: Wealth management or investment adviser, Accountant or actuary, Banking professional, Auditor, Finance analyst
The module introduces students to the mathematical concepts necessary for further study in accounting and finance. As the University continues to respond to the developing Covid-19 pandemic module information may be subject to change to ensure students receive the best learning experience possible. We will make every effort to engage with students where changes are necessary and any changes will be communicated to students, as soon as possible. Delivery of both teaching and assessment will be blended including live and self-directed activities online and on-campus.
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the principles, and mechanics involved in the preparation of external financial statements. On completion of this module students will have the technical ability and understanding to:- Identify the scope and purpose of financial reporting; Explain the main elements of financial reports; Apply double entry and balancing accounts; Identify the basic distinctions between sole trader, partnership and companies; Prepare final accounts from the trial balance; Produce adjustments to the financial statements.
This module provides an introduction to the concept and practice of marketing and strategy. The module will focus on key theoretical approaches to marketing strategy, with attention given to industry application in real-world scenarios. Content will include topics such as: 1. The business environment ? external environment and internal environment; 2. Strategic purpose, stakeholders and cultural influences; 3. The marketing process, role and function; 4. An introduction to marketing planning and strategy; 5. Segmentation, targeting & positioning.
This module builds provides a rigorous understanding of basic micro-and macro-economic principles by combining theory and application to contemporary issues, such that students have a sound basis for progression to understand the context for business/finance actions in the wider economy.
This module provides students with an understanding of structure and functions of financial systems, and introduces them to quantitative techniques used in investment and financial decision making at a basic level in preparation for further development of these subjects later in the degree.
The module will provide an overview of the statistical methods necessary for accounting/finance analysis, focusing specifically on the use of computer packages to conduct statistical analysis.
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamentals of management accounting. Both Financial and Management Accounting are of critical importance in the support of all business activities so this course is designed to introduce the basic concepts on which management accounting is based, providing students with a toolkit that enables a better understanding of the performance of businesses and the decisions and problems they face.
This module provides the student with a broad overview of the management functions while introducing the opportunities that digital technologies provides businesses today to achieve competitive advantage. The module provides a contemporary curriculum that meets the needs of industry in the 21st century, by underpinning each topic within the digital context within which the business is situated. The module introduces the students to three main topic areas: the first provides an overview of the management functions within the context of the digital age, it then explains the importance of managing big data, data, information, knowledge as well as processes, to enhance competitive advantage, and lastly addresses the key leadership and management issues faced within the digital age.
This is an introductory course addressing the main aspects of corporate finance and the financial markets. It requires a minimum level of mathematics and whilst it is a self-contained module, it is designed to serve as a basis for further financial modules in the final year of degree schemes.
Students will learn to apply further cost accounting techniques, prepare budgets and undertake variance analysis and interpretation. On completion of this module students should be able to: Display an understanding of the role of management accounting information in costing, including the different treatment of costs that occur under marginal, absorption costing and activity based costing; Apply costing approaches in job, batch and process environments; Understand and use different costing approaches in transfer pricing; Demonstrate an understanding of the role of management accounting information in planning and control, including the operation and behavioural aspects of budgetary control systems; Understand and use the techniques involved in standard costing and variance analysis.
On completion of this module students should be able to: Discuss and explain the conceptual and regulatory framework for financial reporting; Describe and interpret financial statements; Account for transactions in accordance with international accounting standards; Prepare and present financial statements for single entities.
The financial sector is one of the most dynamic sectors of a modern global economic system. Innovations within the financial system of developed economies have been increasingly important in recent years and they have been evolving continuously. It is, therefore, important to analyse and understand the main institutions in financial markets, and examine the nature of the financial instruments (securities) they use. This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of financial systems, institutions, markets and instruments. In addition, this module also provides the gateway for students to understand the practice, policy and contemporary topics related to the financial markets and institutions.
This module focuses on students? learning how to select and apply decision-making techniques in a range of scenarios. Students will also further develop variance analysis and interpretation.
This module is to focus on the law and regulations that underpin the operation of limited companies and their published accounts. It provides the link between the first year studies (MN-1004) where the practical techniques of the accounting process are learned and the second year (MN-2052) where more advanced and theoretical aspects are studied.
Students will have the opportunity to select optional modules in this year. Please refer the course page at university site.
Foundation Year
This module provides students with knowledge of the fundamental aspects of business and business management. It offers extensive considerations in terms of business planning, product marketing, managing people and the legal side of business. This module also focuses on change management, essential in an age of continual technological advances.
Foundation Year
The module provides students with the fundamental knowledge base and skills required at undergraduate level. The module aims to assist students in improving their academic performance in terms of writing, referencing and presenting by dedicating time to allow students to understand the importance of feedback and reflection in order to improve future performance.
Foundation Year
The module provides students with the fundamental knowledge based and intellectual skills associated with thinking critically. This module provides an understanding of the basic requirements for building and consolidating a reasoned argument. A great focus is placed on the issue of the credibility of ideas and texts.
Foundation Year
This module has been designed to help native and near-native students develop to develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study and to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education in an international academic context and community; and to enable students to develop academic, research and communication skills using contemporary resources. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable and portable skills of effective and professional communication to support ongoing study as well as providing a basis to foster career and life-building skills. The module utilises a number of practical activities to allow candidates to develop these essential skills. The module is aimed at students with a minimum of CEFR B2+ who already meet the English language entry criteria for direct entry to undergraduate study.
Foundation Year
This module provides an introduction to statistical concepts within the context of business, industry and government. Numerous data sources are employed including business, sport, medicine, physical science, engineering sciences, biological science and social science. This module provides an opportunity for meaningful interpretation of statistical information and results through a variety of statistical measures.
Foundation Year
The module gives students an insight into some of the key elements of both micro and macro-economics providing a solid foundation and sound understanding for the further study of the varied field of economics s. A focus is given to the demand and supply model, elasticities, the functions of money and the role the central bank, market structures, economic growth, inflation, equilibrium in the macro-economy and government policies.
Foundation Year
This module presents the fundamental aspects of Globalisation in relation academe and the realities of today's world. This module considers the economic, political, technological and social forces currently impacting on globalisation. Providing an insight into the implications of continued globalisation on Multi-National Corporations and global trade.
Foundation Year
The module provides students with the fundamental knowledge base and intellectual skills associated with thinking critically. This module provides an understanding of the basic requirements for building and consolidating a reasoned argument. Great focus is placed on the issue of the credibility of ideas and texts.
Foundation Year
This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of current ICT issues. Students will gain the skills to equip them in the use of common productivity and content management software programmes, in the context of mobile technology, home appliances and entertainment. This module also emphasises the use of Microsoft Windows packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word as a platform for further study.
4.4In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the ...
