Accounting and Finance / Economics,BSc

Why study Accounting and Finance with Economics?

Our degrees are accredited by the following: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, CII, ICAS.

• This programme will help fast-track your accountancy career by giving you exemptions from key professional examinations.
• Upon studying this course, you will have the opportunity to explore Business Economics and Economic themes such as the creation of employment, inflationary pressures, international trade issues, the process of business competition, innovation and growth, the development of third-world countries, the protection of natural resources and government policy-making.
• The financial element of this course will provide you with the skills set to successfully and effectively deliver and communicate technical and quantitative aspects of Economics.
• You will be taught and mentored by qualified and recognised accountants who have a wealth of industry and academic experience.
• Our BSc in Accounting and Finance generates a high and successful level of graduates who enter employment or further training 6 months after graduating (HESA 2018).

Our Staff

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.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
30-26

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

Career Prospects: From Campus to Career

Our graduates have entered and are successful in a number of sectors:

• Chartered Accountancy;
• Investment Banking;
• Insurance;
• Underwriting;
• Risk Management;
• Marketing Management;
• Retail Management;
• Distribution and Logistics Management;
• Sales Executive.

What skills will I obtain from this degree?

Studying our degree in Accounting and Finance/ Business Economics will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;
• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;
• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;
• The ability to communicate clearly in a written and spoken form;
• Effective problem solving;
• Analytical and creative thinking skills;
• Decision-making;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Time-Management and organisational skills;
• Self-motivation and self-reliance.

What work experience opportunities exist at Aberystwyth University?

Discover more about the various employment opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.