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 Finance.

You will be introduced to financial and digital accounting and learn about global financial services, 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, 5 and 6. These are indicated below with an asterisk (*).

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Financial & Digital Accounting

Global Financial Services*

Management Accounting

Quantitative Methods for Data Analysis

Understanding the Economy

Sustainable Money Management*

Year Two (Level 5)

In your second year, five modules are compulsory (100 credits), and you select one optional module (20 credits). You will build on your knowledge and skills within the world of Accounting and Finance and undertake an experiential work or volunteering opportunities module.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Financial Management

Performance Management

Accounting for Responsible Management*

Money and Markets

Experiential Work or Volunteering Opportunities*

Select ONE Optional module (20 credits each)

Audit and Assurance

Corporate and Business Law

Principles of Banking

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. You will develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager responsible for managing the finance function of an organisation.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

Advanced Financial Management

Advanced Performance Management

Investment Management

Contemporary Finance*

Forensic Accounting

Select ONE Optional module (20 credits each)

Audit and Corporate Governance

Financial Services Regulation

Operationalising Strategy*

Industrial Work Experience^

Optional modules are delivered subject to demand and availability.

^ If you’re taking a year-long industry work placement between year two and three, you have the option to select ‘Industrial Work Experience’ as your optional module. If not, select another optional module.