Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree is a professionally accredited programme that provides a practical and academic grounding in both accounting and financial management. It’s accredited by major bodies such as:
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
This accreditation means graduates can receive exemptions from some professional exams when pursuing ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualifications — helping fast‑track professional training.
The degree mixes core accounting topics (like financial accounting, management accounting, financial management) with finance modules (like investment management and markets), and may allow a year in industry placement for work experience, enhancing employability.
Career Prospects
Graduates often go into roles such as:
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Accountant / Chartered Accountant (via exemptions)
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Financial Analyst
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Management Accountant
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Tax or Audit Associate
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Finance Officer in private or public sectors
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Further professional study (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, postgraduate business programmes)
Cardiff Met’s focus on employability and professional accreditation supports smooth transitions into the accounting and finance job market.
Entry Requirements
📚 Academic Requirements
Typical entry for Year 1 entry:
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112 UCAS Tariff points (UK A‑level equivalent)
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Five GCSEs grade C/4 or above (incl. English & Maths)
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English language standard acceptable for courses taught in English
Foundation Year option:
Available for applicants who don’t meet the standard entry — successful completion leads into Year 1.
🗣️ English Language Proficiency
International applicants (first language not English) usually need:
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IELTS Academic ~6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill (or equivalent)
Exact scores should be confirmed with Cardiff Met’s international admissions team.
🖥️ Study Mode
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On‑campus full‑time at the Llandaff Campus (Cardiff, Wales).
Fees & Funding
📌 Undergraduate Degree (UG)
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£16,000 per year for full‑time international students.
This usually applies to degrees like BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance.
You typically need to pay a 50% deposit of your total course fee (after any scholarship discount) by the deadline in your offer letter to secure your place and visa (CAS) issuance.
🎓 Funding & Scholarships – UG International
Cardiff Met offers a range of international scholarship opportunities for full‑time undergraduate students:
🎓 1. Undergraduate Scholarship
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£2,500 tuition fee reduction automatically considered for international UG applicants.
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You do not need to apply separately — scholarships are allocated when you receive your offer, if eligible.
🎓 2. Full Fee Discount
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Up to £1,000 discount if you pay your fees in full by the deposit deadline.
(Example in terms of fee reductions is provided by the university.)
🎓 3. Vice‑Chancellor Scholarship
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Awarded to a number of selected MA/MSc programmes (mainly postgraduate) for students with academic and/or professional experience — but not typically for UG accounting courses.
🎓 4. Alumni Scholarship
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20% fee reduction for international students who previously completed an undergraduate degree at Cardiff Met and are enrolling on a postgraduate taught programme.
(Not for UG Accounting & Finance directly — applies for subsequent postgraduate study.)
🎓 5. Sanctuary Award
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Scholarships may also be available for students with irregular migration status (separate application and eligibility).
📌 Important: You’re generally eligible for only one scholarship (not combined awards) and must accept your offer by the deposit deadline to secure the scholarship.
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