3-Semester Pathway - Foundation Pathway in Accounting and Finance - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Finance

Program Description This programme provides students who have an interest in accounting or finance with a solid academic background which will prepare them for the workplace or postgraduate training. Students will acquire key technical accounting and finance skills and will also develop their knowledge of a broad range of topics which will enable them not only to understand financial information but also how to link it to broader decision-making. The Accounting and Finance programme at Swansea University can provide up to 9 exemptions from the ACCA professional accreditation, the maximum exemptions available from a UK academic degree.

This degree is perfect if students have a dedicated interested in financial fields such as investment banking or financial trading. By blending theory, empirical evidence and practical application, students will build essential transferable skills, enabling the analysis and critical evaluation of real-world financial issues and concepts. As a finance specialist students 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 organization runs as effectively and successfully as possible.

Finance at Swansea is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give students a real competitive advantage and will broaden their horizons when it comes to seeking employment. The student's Finance experience will benefit from a wide selection of optional modules in later years of study, allowing them to shape the degree towards their career goals. Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research, and staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning students can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.