Accounting and Finance (BSc)

at Cardiff University

This is a three-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits a year.  All modules are compulsory in year one. In year two and year three, you choose modules to the value of 120 credits from a range of core and optional modules. 
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2023/2024 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2023.
 

Year one
 

Get to grips with the fundamentals of accounting and finance.
 

You’ll discover how these core business disciplines intersect with economics, statistics, law and marketing.

We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications subject to entry requirements. Typical offers are as follows:
 

A level

AAB-ABB
 

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
 

This grade range reflects our typical standard and contextual offers. We carefully consider your contextual data (the circumstances in which you've been studying) upon application. Eligible students applying for this course will be given an offer at the lower end of the advertised grade range.
 

International Baccalaureate

34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.
 

Baccalaureate Wales

From 2023, the Welsh Baccalaureate will be renamed the Baccalaureate Wales Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. This qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
 

GCSE

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
 

IELTS (academic)

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
 

TOEFL iBT

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
 

PTE Academic

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
 

Trinity ISE II/III

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees Year One- £9000
Tution Fees Year Two- £9000
Tution Fees Year Three- £9000
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees Year One- £19700
Tution Fees Year Two- £19700
Tution Fees Year Three- £19700
Deposit-£

Our track record speaks for itself. 97% of our students are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.
 

Our dedicated career professionals have got you covered on things like industry placements, internships, work experience and insights.
 

You’ll benefit from career consultations, interview and CV writing workshops, industry-specific events and specialist psychometric assessment and broad skills training.
 

Graduate careers
 

• Accountant

• Business Analyst

• Economist

• HR Manager

• Lecturer

• Marketing Executive

• Production Manager

• Stockbroker
   

Placements
 

We recognise the importance of gaining work experience during your studies. Our dedicated Placements Manager offers advice on available work placements, internships, work experience and opportunities to enhance your CV and broaden your horizons. Support with job applications and interview techniques is also available from the Business School’s in-house Careers Consultant.
 

If you decide that you would like to undertake a year-long placement, you can either apply to one of our ‘with Professional Placement Year’ programmes or transfer into one at any time up until the end of your second year of study. The placement is undertaken in the third year of a four-year degree programme. 
 

International Study
 

To give students the opportunity to gain a global perspective, we offer four-year degree programmes “with a Year Abroad”. You may apply during your second year for a place on these programmes and if you are successful you will transfer in to the four year degree scheme. The Year Abroad will become an integral part of the degree.
 

We have exchange agreements with high ranking Business Schools and universities worldwide where you will study modules taught and assessed in English. A list of partner institutions, all of which offer modules taught in English, can be found on our website.
 

Our Exchange team and the University Global Opportunity Centre work closely with students in preparation for and during their studies abroad.