University of Wales, Swansea

Programme overview

This is a one-year, full-time conversion MSc based at the Bay Campus designed for students with no prior accounting, finance or business background. Teaching combines research-informed content and practitioner input; the School of Management holds AACSB accreditation and the programme has recognised links with ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and the CFA Institute. The School also works with the CQF Institute to provide free membership and access to its resources.

What you'll study

The course develops an in-depth understanding of core accounting and finance topics and emphasises application through:

• case-based and problem-based learning using international, real-world scenarios;
• live projects, industry engagement and consultancy-style assignments;
• a capstone project or dissertation for independent practical or empirical research;
• use of digital and analytical tools with access to industry-standard software and data analytics platforms.

Entry requirements

The programme considers applicants on their own merits and welcomes a wide range of qualifications. The typical academic offer is a 2.2 undergraduate degree. It is explicitly designed as a conversion route for those without prior accounting or finance study.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across accounting and finance, including positions in auditing, financial analysis, corporate finance and consultancy. Employers of alumni include Big Four firms, multinational corporations, public sector organisations and start-ups. Typical graduate job titles cited by the School include:

• Commercial Finance Analyst
• Finance Team Leader
• Audit Associate
• Junior Financial Analyst
• Finance Supervisor
• Credit Controller
• Project Systems Accountant

Scholarships & funding angle

The School signposts funding and scholarship opportunities and provides employability support such as CV workshops, mock interviews and employer events. Additional options mentioned include paid internships and placement initiatives to enhance practical experience; specific scholarship amounts or eligibility criteria should be checked with the University’s funding pages.