Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)

Our Accounting and Finance graduates have gone on to apply their transferrable skills in interesting and engaging careers around the world. Recent alumni are now working at KPMG, GE Aviation, PwC, Ernst & Young, JK Accountancy, and Audit Wales. Other popular routes for our graduates include the charity sector, local authorities, and global blue-chip companies. A degree in Accounting and Finance will also open the door to careers in all other sectors as a versatile and sought-after job. Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate study or research.

Our course team are proud of their open-door policy, helping support students throughout their studies. Our team will help with CV writing, applying for jobs, confidence in interviews and navigating the recruitment process. The USW Careers Service is on hand to support you throughout your studies, with guidance on writing your CV, applying for jobs, mastering interviews, and navigating the recruitment process. We also regularly host skills workshops and careers fairs to connect you with future employers and equip you with the tools to progress.

Not only can you work on placement in one of our prestigious partner organisations throughout your degree, but studying the course with us also means you’ll work towards industry accreditation with leading finance bodies such as the ICAEW and ACCA. As you gain accreditations towards these professional qualifications throughout your studies, you can choose which one best suits the role you’re most interested in.

A sandwich year enables you to apply the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world work situations. You’ll equip yourself with a transferable skillset and gain invaluable work experience that will help you to stand out to potential employers in future job applications. A sandwich year also provides a fantastic opportunity to network and, if you impress your employer, you may even find you have a job waiting for you when you graduate. Many employers like to take on dedicated employees as showcased via a sandwich year placement scheme.