Year One (Level 4)

In your first year, all six modules (120 credits) are compulsory and designed to give you a solid introduction to Accounting and Economics.

You will be introduced to financial and digital accounting and both microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with quantitative and academic skills to succeed in your studies and future career.

All modules are taught in English and there is provision for the Welsh language equivalent in a number of modules in Levels 4 and 5. These are indicated below with an asterisk (*).

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Financial and Digital Accounting

Management Accounting

The Economy – Microeconomics

The Economy – Macroeconomics

Quantitative Methods for Data Analysis

Global Financial Services*

Year Two (Level 5)

In your second year, five modules (100 credits) are compulsory, and you select one optional module (20 credits).

You will advance your study of microeconomics and macroeconomics. You will also build on your knowledge and skills within the world of Accounting and Economics and undertake an Experiential Work or Volunteering Opportunities module.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Performance Management

Financial Management

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Experiential Work or Volunteering Opportunities*

Select ONE Optional module (20 credits each)

Taxation

Intermediate Quantitative Methods

Games and Information Theory

Year in industry

You have the option to spend a year in industry on a work placement after successfully completing your second year of study. We have a dedicated work placement team to support you in securing a placement. A year-long placement can boost your career prospects and give you an advantage when applying for jobs after graduation.

Year Three (Level 6)

In your third year, five modules (100 credits) are compulsory, and you select one optional module (20 credits).

You will advance your finance-related knowledge and skills to prepare for professional qualifications but also explore further important areas of economics.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Advanced Performance Management

Advanced Financial Management

Behavioural Economics

Macroeconomics: Theory and Application

Labour Economics and Health Economics