Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree. Any degree subject will be considered.

We consider all applications on their merits and will look at each individual case before making an offer, so students who fall slightly short of the entry criteria should still apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Do you have a head for figures and your heart set on a career in accounting or finance? The MSc Accounting and Finance at Swansea University can lead to sought-after professions, with strong job security, good rates of pay, and lots of interesting roles across a variety of sectors, providing you with the opportunities you have been looking for.

This programme will help you develop an advanced and in-depth understanding of key accounting and finance topics that will fast-track your future career prospects.

You don’t need a background in accounting or finance to study this one-year conversion course, as it’s designed to enhance your existing undergraduate study experience, and accelerate you into your chosen profession, which could lie anywhere in the world.

Our close partnerships with leading professional bodies also means that you can gain industry-recognised exemptions and credentials that strengthen your CV, and improve your chances of securing graduate-level roles in accounting and finance.

Why Accounting and Finance at Swansea?

The MSc Accounting and Finance programme is a full conversion course that may be completed in a single year. It is designed for applicants with no existing experience in accounting, finance or business.

You will be taught by our world-class faculty, who have widespread industrial and academic knowledge, based in the sector-leading £22million School of Management, located on our coastal Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.

As well as this, the School also has strong links with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The programme is also accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and provides exemption from several ACCA fundamental exams.

We work in collaboration with the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) Institute, giving you free membership and access to their monthly newsletter, along with the latest CQF Institute resources, including events, research, career tools, workshops and thought leadership content.

Your Accounting and Finance Experience

This programme thoroughly prepares you for a number of professional roles. This is done by integrating theory and practice through:

• Case-based and problem-based learning – using real-world financial scenarios and international case studies to enable you to apply theoretical frameworks in practical ways
• Live projects and industry engagement – allowing you to engage with industry partners, simulations and consultancy-style projects that mirror the professional challenges you may face in global finance
• Research-informed teaching – including modules that are led by academics and practitioners who actively incorporate current research, ensuring you are engaging with cutting-edge development in accounting and finance
• A capstone project or dissertation – a final major project that allows you to investigate a complex issue of your choice, applying theoretical knowledge to practical or empirical research
• Digital and analytical tools – providing you with access to industry-standard software and data analytics platforms to bridge the gap between conceptual understanding and technical application

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management, we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. Personalised support is available from Careers Advisors, with options available such as a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.