Accounting with a Professional Placement Year (BSc)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

This is a four-year, full-time course, consisting of 120 credits a year.   All modules are compulsory in year one.  In year two and year four, 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 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

Year one
Get to grips with the fundamentals of financial and management accounting.

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

Year two
Combine theory and practice as your understanding of the basics grow.

You’ll start to appreciate current developments in real-world accounting scenarios before choosing from a range specialist pathways.

Year three: Sandwich year
Apply your university know-how in the real world, as you embark on a salaried placement year.

This is your chance to enhance your career prospects by building a network of business contacts.

You’ll gain insights into organisations and industries with no long-term obligations, develop new skills and hone your competitive edge ready to stand-out in the graduate job market.

Year four
Master advanced aspects of accounting as you bring your professional experience back to the lecture theatre in your final year.

Modules in corporate reporting and strategy, accounting management and control will preface opportunities to tailor your degree to your career ambitions.

A level
AAB-ABB. Must include Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.

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.

International Baccalaureate
34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Chemistry.

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.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

Fees for overseas status

• £19,700    

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.