BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business Management and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Accounting. The course is accredited by ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, and CIPFA. Students can gain the ACCA-supported certificate in Sage and access a real-life securities trading room.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements: A Level BBC AAT Level 3 for 1st year entry or Level 4 for direct 2nd year entry. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales grade B/C with BB-BC at A Level. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit. Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 81%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Financial Accounting
- Personal Financial Planning
- Management Accounting
- The Business Environment for Accountants
- Business and Corporate Law
- Data Analysis and Computerised Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting for planning and control
- Financial Management
- Digital Accounting and Taxation
- Auditing and Assurance
- Professional Development in Accounting and Finance
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Information for Decision-Making and Control
- Strategic Business Partner (a Business Analysis module)
- Taxation
- Professional Development in Accounting 2
- Forensic Accounting
- Financial Trading and Investing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at University of South Wales do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at University of South Wales?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.