University of Wales, Swansea

What you'll study

Teaching is delivered as four taught modules, each taught in block mode (lectures and seminars daily over four weeks), with assessment immediately after each block. The modules follow the ACCA modules and syllabus so students can choose to sit external ACCA examinations in December, March and June. After the taught modules you will complete an independent project to develop research skills. The School reserves the right to adjust the programme to reflect the latest ACCA guidelines and standards.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a relevant first degree. The programme is aimed at graduates in finance-related subjects who have already passed and/or received exemptions from the ACCA fundamental papers. The school states it considers applications on their merits and welcomes a range of qualifications.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for a broad set of professional roles across accounting, finance and related advisory areas. Typical destinations listed by the school include:

• Professional accounting and finance roles: Strategic Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Group Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Head of FP&A
• Assurance, audit and risk: Senior Auditor or Audit Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, ESG Assurance Specialist, Governance and Control Analyst
• Corporate and strategic advisory: Corporate Finance Consultant, M&A Analyst, Strategic Reporting Analyst, Integrated Reporting Consultant
• Public sector and regulatory bodies: Senior Finance Officer (e.g. NHS, local government), Policy Advisor, Public Sector Auditor
• Sustainability and ESG roles: ESG Reporting Manager, Sustainability Assurance Consultant, Climate Risk Analyst (Finance)
• Technology and innovation in accounting: Accounting Data Analyst, Digital Transformation Lead (Finance), FinTech Strategy Consultant, AI and Automation Specialist (Accounting Systems)
• Academic and professional development: PhD researcher, lecturer or professional trainer/examiner for ACCA or similar bodies

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page references tuition fees and university scholarships and funding pages. Students should budget for the programme tuition and note that taking ACCA professional examinations requires separate ACCA registration and additional exam fees. The School of Management also highlights careers support, internship opportunities (including the Swansea Paid Internship Network) and industry co-location on the Bay Campus as part of employability support.