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Accounting and Finance BSc

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Accounting and Finance BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,600

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aberystwyth University

    Aberystwyth University was established in the early 1870s with the intention of teaching an agriculture based curriculum in both English and Welsh as ‘the people’s University’ in the town of Aberystwyth. In fact, it became the first university in Wales to offer a wide range of courses, including Chemistry, Geology, Comparative Philology Astronomy, Mathematics and […]

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Accounting and Finance from Aberystwyth University could be the first step you take into a well-respected, highly paid professional career. You’ll learn the mathematics and science behind finance and accounting as well as the technical and business skills you’ll need to work in this exacting field. You’ll learn from proven professionals and published academics, 75% of whom have been educated to the PhD level, or to the equivalent in their field.

    Aberystwyth’s accounting degrees are fully accredited by all of the major accounting bodies operating in the UK. That means when it comes time to apply for membership in one or more of these organisations, you will be exempted from several major tests. This is exactly what employers look for when hiring accounting or finance graduates for so called ‘fast track’ careers. Professional organisations offering exemptions to Aberystwyth graduates include the ICAS, CII, CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time. It is taught by staff who are active researchers, full time educators and/or part time staff who also work as consultants in the accounting or financial industries.

    Year 1

    Note that Business Environment and Introduction to Management modules are also taught in the Welsh language. All other modules must be taken in English.

    Core Modules Include:

    • Quantitative Skills and Methods
    • Introduction to Management Accounting
    • Introduction to Management
    • Introduction to Financial Management
    • Financial Accounting 1
    • Business Environment

    Year 2

    Core Modules Include:

    • Management Accounting 2
    • Financial Accounting 2
    • Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics
    • Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
    • Business Law

    You will also be able to take optional modules in year 2.

    Year 3

    Core modules include:

    • Management Accounting 3
    • Investments and Financial Instruments
    • Financial Accounting 3
    • Accounting and Finance: Analysis and Application

    You will also be able to take optional modules in year 3.

    Learning & Teaching

    You’ll begin by exploring Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Financial Management as well as Quantitative Techniques and the use of specialist software packages in year one. In year two you will study Investment Analysis, Portfolio and Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Business Law as well as Audit, Tax, Management and Financial Accounting techniques. In year three, you will choose whether you want to focus on Financial Statement Analysis, Taxation or Auditing.

    Career Possiblities

    Aberystwyth Business School graduates have an excellent reputation amongst local and national recruiters, and have the option of exploring the university’s many work placement and internship schemes. Recent Graduates have become Accountant Technicians, Chartered Public Finance Accountants, Chartered Management Accountants, Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Actuaries, Economists, Retail Bankers, Financial Traders, Auditors and Tax advisors. Others have gone on to Master’s level educations or even sought their PhD degree.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 3 A Levels at BBB or higher, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of UK qualifications can be found here, and international qualifications here.

    All classes are taught in English (though some are available in Welsh as well), and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

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