About the course

The BSc Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University will do just that.

　　If you don’t achieve the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Accounting and Finance course, the BSc Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year degree is for you.

　　The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in both accounting and finance, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Accounting degree within the School of Management. The four year course is designed for students with an interest in both accounting and finance- including management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate finance.

　　As an accounting and finance specialist, you 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 organisation runs as effectively and successfully as possible.

　　The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.

　　As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.

　　Whether your target is EY, Deloitte, KPMG or PwC, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles: Wealth management or investment adviser, Accountant or actuary, Banking professional, Auditor, Finance analyst Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£71,000

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Skewen
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Skewen
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Skewen
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Skewen
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Skewen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Swansea University

IELTSAcademic : 6.0

　　TOEFL ibt: 79

　　A-level Qualification

　　Offers for programmes in the School of Management are usually within the range of ‘ABB-BBB’ or equivalent.

　　All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account.

　　Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied.

　　No A-level in Business, Economics, Maths or Accounting/Finance is required. We do not consider General Studies as an A-level subject for offer purposes. Students may combine A-levels with other qualifications below. GCSE Maths and English minimum C grade is also required.

　　International Baccalaureate

　　The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) IB of 32-33 or higher.

　　BTEC (18-unit)

　　The School of Management will make offers to students with predicted (or achieved) BTEC results of DDM or better.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Swansea University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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