Aberystwyth University

BSc Accounting and Finance

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth? Our teaching staff include researchers and industry practitioners, who will help you develop a broad understanding of the operational context, and the impact of financial measurement and disclosure on cash-flow, internal policy, and financial systems. This will enhance your understanding of how financial data may be used to inform and influence managers, investors and decision makers; and how the presentation of financial information can impact the longevity (and profitability/sustainability) of a company or public sector organisation.

You will benefit from: studying a degree accredited by the world’s leading accountancy bodies being taught and mentored by professionally qualified and practising accountants with a wealth of industry and academic experience introduction to legal issues relevant to the business environment working with Refinitiv Workspace that provides access to company financial data and economic indicators as well as news and analytics to provide you with a richer, more interactive learning experience professional exemptions from the main UK professional accounting bodies exams, which include: ACCA CIMA ICAEW CIPFA CII ICAS Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to Accounting and Finance, N400. Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area. Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level.

Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the world's leading accountancy bodies
  • Exemptions from ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CII and ICAS exams
  • Taught and mentored by professionally qualified, practising accountants
  • Hands-on use of Refinitiv Workspace for company and economic data
  • Includes a foundation year before the full accounting syllabus
  • Introduction to legal issues relevant to the business environment

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable b…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Adviser
  • Public Sector Accountant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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