BA Accounting and Finance including Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business Management and Accounting and Finance. This Foundation Year introduces core business and finance concepts while developing academic and professional skills. The Impact Challenge project module tasks students with tackling real-world issues through team-based research and problem-solving. The course covers key business areas including marketing, finance and people management.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: Pass (D or E) Additional requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics (Numeracy AND Mathematics in Wales) and English Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, a Grade 4 is considered equivalent to a C.
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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
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 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 Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Business in Action
- Institutional Power Dynamics
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance including Foundation Year 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 Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.